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What does the Bible say about marriage?
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Therefore a man will leave his father and his mother, and will join with his wife, and they will be one flesh.
Genesis 2:24
So that they are no more two, but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, don’t let man tear apart.”
Matthew 19:6
“For this cause a man will leave his father and mother, and will be joined to his wife. The two will become one flesh.”
Ephesians 5:31
Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the bed be undefiled: but God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers.
Hebrews 13:4
But, because of sexual immoralities, let each man have his own wife, and let each woman have her own husband.
1 Corinthians 7:2
For I hate divorce”, says Yahweh, the God of Israel, “and him who covers his garment with violence!” says Yahweh of Armies. “Therefore take heed to your spirit, that you don’t deal treacherously.
Malachi 2:16
Verses quoted from the World English Bible (public domain).
A reflection
The Bible presents marriage as a sacred union designed by God, where two individuals become one flesh, emphasizing the importance of commitment and honor within this relationship (Genesis 2:24; Ephesians 5:31). It is seen as a protective measure against sexual immorality, highlighting the significance of fidelity and the sanctity of the marriage bed (1 Corinthians 7:2; Hebrews 13:4). Scripture also warns against divorce, indicating that it is not part of God's original intent for marriage, and encourages couples to honor their vows (Matthew 19:6; Malachi 2:16).
This reflection was written by AI from the verses above. The verses are quoted verbatim; the AI never writes Scripture.
Where traditions read it
- Catholic
- Catholic teaching emphasizes the indissoluble nature of marriage, believing that it is a sacrament ordained by God that unites a man and a woman in a lifelong commitment. Ambrose of Milan illustrates this by explaining that separations are not condoned lightly, and marriage should be nurtured.
- Orthodox
- In Orthodox Christianity, marriage is viewed as a sacred mystery and a reflection of Christ's relationship with the Church. It emphasizes mutual love, respect, and the importance of remaining together as a lifelong commitment.
- Protestant
- Protestant traditions generally affirm marriage as a divine institution meant to be honored and held sacred. They also recognize the potential for difficulties in marriage but encourage seeking guidance and maintaining faithfulness, viewing marriage as a commitment to be preserved.
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