15 Unique Bible Facts about Marriage with verse and Description
- God created marriage (Genesis 2:24) – God created marriage, as a way for us to learn more about His love and intimacy.
- Marriage is a covenant (Malachi 2:14) – Marriage is a sacred covenant between a man and a woman, and it should be taken seriously.
- Marriage is a picture of Christ and the Church (Ephesians 5:32) – Marriage is a reflection of Christ’s love for the Church and a symbol of His ultimate sacrifice.
- Marriage is permanent (Matthew 19:6) – God intended for marriage to be a lifelong commitment and He does not allow for divorce in most cases.
- Marriage is a choice (Deuteronomy 24:1-4) – It is ultimately up to the couple to decide whether or not to enter into marriage.
- Marriage is a blessing (Proverbs 18:22) – Marriage is a gift from God, and it can bring great joy and satisfaction in life.
- Marriage is to be respected (1 Peter 3:7) – We should honor and respect marriage and the commitment of two people to each other.
- Marriage is to be faithful (Hebrews 13:4) – We should remain faithful to our spouse in all ways, and not give in to the temptation of adultery or fornication.
- Marriage is to be God-honoring (2 Corinthians 6:14) – We should seek to make our marriage a reflection of God’s love and His commands.
- Marriage is a partnership (Proverbs 31:10-12) – Marriage is a partnership between a man and a woman, and both partners should strive to serve each other.
- Marriage is a source of joy (Proverbs 5:18-19) – Marriage should bring joy and delight to both partners, and it should be a source of comfort and companionship.
- Marriage is a reflection of God’s love (1 John 4:7-8) – We should strive to make our marriage a reflection of the love of God and strive to serve our spouse as Christ served the Church.
- Marriage is a reflection of our love for God (Matthew 22:37-39) – We should strive to make our love for our spouse a reflection of our love for God.
- Marriage is to be selfless (Ephesians 5:21-25) – We should strive to serve our spouse, and put their needs before our own.
- Marriage is to be holy (Hebrews 13:4) – We should strive to make our marriage holy, and strive to keep it pure and unspoiled by the world.
