In the biblical account, the institution of marriage is a sacred union between a man and a woman, established by God in the Garden of Eden. Genesis records that a man leaves his family to cleave to his wife, becoming one flesh, as stated in Genesis 2:24. The importance of mutual respect and support within marriage is emphasized in 1 Peter 3:7, while Genesis 2:18 highlights the complementary nature of the relationship. The value of marriage is further upheld in Hebrews 13:4 and Proverbs 18:22, which notes that finding a wife brings joy and favor from the Lord.
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For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh.
Husbands, in the same way, treat your wives with consideration as a delicate vessel, and with honor as fellow heirs of the gracious gift of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered.
The LORD God also said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make for him a suitable helper.”
Marriage should be honored by all and the marriage bed kept undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers.
Nevertheless, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.
Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her