Bible Verses About "What Does the Bible Say About the Marriage Covenant"
Marriage is a sacred covenant before God — a binding, lifelong commitment that reflects Christ's relationship with the Church.
Marriage is a sacred covenant before God — a binding, lifelong commitment that reflects Christ's relationship with the Church.
"Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh." — Genesis 2:24 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Does the Bible Say About the Marriage Covenant?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh."
"Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it."
"The LORD hath been witness between thee and the wife of thy youth, against whom thou hast dealt treacherously: yet is she thy companion, and the wife of thy covenant."
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