Bible Verses About "What Does 'Unequally Yoked' Mean"
Being 'unequally yoked' means forming binding partnerships — especially marriage — between believers and unbelievers, which creates fundamental spiritual conflict and divided loyalties.
Being 'unequally yoked' means forming binding partnerships — especially marriage — between believers and unbelievers, which creates fundamental spiritual conflict and divided loyalties.
"Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness?" — 2 Corinthians 6:14 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Does 'Unequally Yoked' Mean?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness?"
"His wives turned away his heart after other gods."
"The unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife."
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