What Does the Bible Say About Marriage?
Key Scriptures and spiritual guidance on marriage
The Bible addresses marriage as a sacred union instituted by God between a man and a woman. In Genesis, it is stated that a man shall leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh. Throughout the Bible, marriage is depicted as a symbol of the relationship between Christ and the Church, emphasizing love, commitment, and mutual respect. The Bible also provides guidance on roles within marriage, highlighting the importance of love, submission, and selflessness.
Bible Verses About Marriage
Genesis 2:24KJV
“Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.”
Ephesians 5:25KJV
“Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;”
1 Corinthians 7:3–5KJV
“Let the husband render unto the wife due benevolence: and likewise also the wife unto the husband. The wife hath not power of her own body, but the husband: and likewise also the husband hath not power of his own body, but the wife. Defraud ye not one the other, except it be with consent for a time, that ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinency.”
Proverbs 18:22KJV
“Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.”
Hebrews 13:4KJV
“Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.”
Colossians 3:14KJV
“And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.”
Mark 10:9KJV
“What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.”
Go Deeper
Chat with Moses, David, or Paul about Marriage
The Bible Pics app lets you have a real conversation with biblical figures — ask them anything about marriage and get answers rooted in Scripture.
