NT Text: Matthew 22:24
OT Source(s):
Source: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Reference Type: Direct Quotation
Connection Method(s): Analogy
Significance: Sadducees cite levirate marriage law to construct what they consider a reductio ad absurdum argument against resurrection. Jesus responds on two levels: first, by distinguishing resurrection life from current existence (no marriage in resurrection), and second, by proving resurrection from the Torah itself (Exodus 3:6), which Sadducees accepted as most authoritative. This demonstrates Jesus' superior hermeneutical skill and exposes the Sadducees' failure to understand either Scripture or God's power.