Bible Verses About "What Does the Bible Say About Marriage and Divorce"
God designed marriage as a lifelong covenant between one man and one woman; divorce is permitted in limited circumstances but was never God's original intent.
God designed marriage as a lifelong covenant between one man and one woman; divorce is permitted in limited circumstances but was never God's original intent.
"What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder." — Matthew 19:6 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Does the Bible Say About Marriage and Divorce?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder."
"Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it."
"For the LORD, the God of Israel, saith that he hateth putting away."
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