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Marriage

Marriage is a covenant relationship established by God as the foundational human bond, requiring public witness and formal commitment. Scripture presents marriage as both a practical legal arrangement and a sacred union deserving honor and faithfulness.

Overview

Marriage in Scripture involves a formal covenant made before witnesses and community. The Old Testament records detailed procedures for betrothal and marriage arrangements, emphasizing the public nature of the commitment. Marriage represents God's design for human companionship and the continuation of family lines.

Key Scriptures

"So Boaz took Ruth, and she became his wife. And he went in to her, and the Lord gave her conception, and she bore a son" (Ruth 4:13, ESV).

"Then I took my wife Gomer, the daughter of Diblaim, and she conceived and bore me a son" (Hosea 1:3, ESV).

"On the third day there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there" (John 2:1, ESV).

Application

Honor your marriage covenant through faithful commitment, recognizing it as God's design for lifelong partnership and witness to His covenant faithfulness with His people.

Scripture References 40
Ruth 4:1 Ruth 4:2 Ruth 4:3 Ruth 4:4 Ruth 4:5 Ruth 4:6 Ruth 4:7 Ruth 4:8 Ruth 4:9 Ruth 4:10 Ruth 4:11 Isaiah 8:1 Isaiah 8:2 Isaiah 8:3 John 2:1 John 2:2 John 2:3 John 2:4 John 2:5 Matthew 22:29 Matthew 22:30 Mark 12:24 Mark 12:25 Matthew 22:11 Matthew 22:12 Deuteronomy 13:6 Deuteronomy 13:7 Deuteronomy 13:8 Deuteronomy 13:9 Deuteronomy 13:10 Genesis 24:49 Genesis 24:50 Genesis 24:51 Numbers 36:6 Numbers 36:7 Numbers 36:8 Numbers 36:9 Numbers 36:10 Numbers 36:11 Numbers 36:12
Full Topical Reference List 100 total — Nave's Topical Bible

Ceremony attested by witnesses

Isaiah 8:1 Isaiah 8:2 Isaiah 8:3 Ruth 4:1 Ruth 4:2 Ruth 4:3 Ruth 4:4 Ruth 4:5 Ruth 4:6 Ruth 4:7 Ruth 4:8 Ruth 4:9 Ruth 4:10 Ruth 4:11

Jesus present at

John 2:1 John 2:2 John 2:3 John 2:4 John 2:5

Not binding after death

Mark 12:24 Mark 12:25 Matthew 22:29 Matthew 22:30

Nuptial feasts

Matthew 22:11 Matthew 22:12

Obligations under, inferior to duty to God

Deuteronomy 13:6 Deuteronomy 13:7 Deuteronomy 13:8 Deuteronomy 13:9 Deuteronomy 13:10

Often contracted by parents for children

Genesis 24:49 Genesis 24:50 Genesis 24:51

Often contracted, in their own tribe

Numbers 36:6 Numbers 36:7 Numbers 36:8 Numbers 36:9 Numbers 36:10 Numbers 36:11 Numbers 36:12 Numbers 36:13

Parables from

Matthew 25:1 Matthew 25:2 Matthew 25:3 Matthew 25:4 Matthew 25:5 Matthew 25:6 Matthew 25:7 Matthew 25:8 Matthew 25:9 Matthew 25:10

Returned with the bride to his house at night

Matthew 25:1 Matthew 25:2 Matthew 25:3 Matthew 25:4 Matthew 25:5 Matthew 25:6

Wedding robes adorned with jewels

Isaiah 61:10

Were allowed divorce from, because of hardness of their hearts

Deuteronomy 24:1 Matthew 19:7 Matthew 19:8

With feasting

Genesis 29:22 John 2:1 John 2:2 John 2:3 John 2:4 John 2:5 John 2:6 John 2:7 John 2:8 John 2:9 John 2:10 Judges 14:10 Matthew 22:2 Matthew 22:3

With great rejoicing

Jeremiah 33:11 John 3:29

Wives among the Israelites must be Israelites

1 Chronicles 23:22 1 Corinthians 7:39 2 Corinthians 6:14 Deuteronomy 7:3 Deuteronomy 7:4 Exodus 34:16 Ezra 9:1 Ezra 9:2 Ezra 9:12 Malachi 2:11 Nehemiah 10:30 Nehemiah 13:26 Nehemiah 13:27

Wives taken by edict

Esther 2:2 Esther 2:3 Esther 2:4 Esther 2:8 Esther 2:9 Esther 2:10 Esther 2:11 Esther 2:12 Esther 2:13 Esther 2:14
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