Topical Encyclopedia Marriage, as instituted by God, is a sacred covenant designed for the happiness and fulfillment of mankind. From the very beginning, the Scriptures reveal that marriage was intended to be a source of joy, companionship, and mutual support. The foundational narrative of marriage is found in the Book of Genesis, where God creates the first man and woman, Adam and Eve, and establishes the marital union.Creation and Companionship In Genesis 2:18, the Lord God declares, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him." This statement underscores the divine intention for marriage to address the innate human need for companionship. God’s creation of Eve from Adam’s rib (Genesis 2:21-22) signifies the intimate and equal partnership intended in marriage. Adam’s response upon seeing Eve, "This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh" (Genesis 2:23), reflects the joy and fulfillment found in this divinely ordained relationship. Mutual Support and Love Marriage is further depicted as a relationship of mutual support and love. Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 highlights the benefits of companionship: "Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor. For if either falls, the other will lift up his companion." This passage illustrates the practical and emotional support that marriage provides, enhancing the happiness and well-being of both partners. The New Testament reinforces the concept of love as central to marriage. Ephesians 5:25 instructs, "Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her." This sacrificial love is a model for marital relationships, emphasizing the deep, selfless affection that contributes to the happiness of both spouses. Joy and Fulfillment Proverbs 5:18-19 encourages rejoicing in the marital relationship: "May your fountain be blessed, and may you rejoice in the wife of your youth...may you ever be intoxicated with her love." This passage celebrates the joy and satisfaction found in a loving marriage, portraying it as a source of delight and contentment. The Song of Solomon, a poetic book of the Bible, vividly illustrates the romantic and joyful aspects of marriage. Through its expressions of love and desire, it affirms the happiness and pleasure that marriage is designed to bring. A Reflection of Divine Love Marriage is also a reflection of the divine love between Christ and the Church. Ephesians 5:31-32 states, "For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh. This is a profound mystery—but I am speaking about Christ and the church." This analogy elevates the marital relationship, suggesting that the love and unity experienced in marriage mirror the spiritual union between Christ and His followers, thus enhancing the spiritual and emotional happiness of the couple. In summary, marriage, as designed by God, is a profound institution intended for the happiness and fulfillment of mankind. Through companionship, mutual support, love, and joy, marriage serves as a cornerstone of human relationships, reflecting the divine intention for human happiness and flourishing. Torrey's Topical Textbook Genesis 2:18And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him. Torrey's Topical Textbook Library At the Marriage Feast Essay On Marriage. The Christian Home The Fear which Terminates in the Second Death. 2 Sam. 23:4-5. Without Clouds. "And the Redeemer Shall Come unto Zion, and unto them that Turn," The Parable of the Wedding Feast Letter Lxvi. To Pammachius. The Mission of the Christian Home. Resources What is the definition of marriage? | GotQuestions.orgWhat constitutes marriage according to the Bible? | GotQuestions.org What is God's design for marriage? | GotQuestions.org Marriage: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Marriage: A Benediction Pronounced After Marriage: A Covenant Relationship Marriage: A Dowry Given to the Woman's Parents Before Marriage: A Herald Preceded the Bridegroom Marriage: Betrothal a Quasi-Marriage Marriage: Betrothal Made With the Spirit Marriage: Celebrated for Seven Days Marriage: Celebrated with Feasting Marriage: Celebrated with Great Rejoicing Marriage: Ceremony Attested by Witnesses Marriage: Christ's Union With his Church Marriage: Consanguinous, Abraham and Sarah Marriage: Consent of the Parties Necessary To Marriage: Contracted at the Gate and Before Witnesses Marriage: Contracted in Patriarchal Age With Near Relations Marriage: Daughters Given In, As Rewards of Valor Marriage: David Gave One Hundred Philistine Foreskins for a Wife Marriage: Designed For: Increasing the Human Population Marriage: Designed For: Preventing Fornication Marriage: Designed For: Raising up Godly Seed Marriage: Designed For: The Happiness of Man Marriage: Early Introduction of Polygamy Marriage: Elder Daughters Usually Given In, Before the Younger Marriage: Expressed by Giving Daughters to Sons, and Sons to Daughters Marriage: Expressed by Joining Together Marriage: Expressed by Making Affinity Marriage: Expressed by Taking to Wife Marriage: Garments Provided for Guests At Marriage: God's Union With the Jewish Nation Marriage: Indissoluble During the Joint Lives of the Parties Marriage: Infidelity of Those Contracted In, Punished As If Married Marriage: Levirate (The Brother Required to Marry a Brother's Widow) Marriage: Modes of Demanding Women In Marriage: Not Binding After Death Marriage: Obligations Under, Inferior to Duty to God Marriage: Often Contracted by Parents for Children Marriage: Parents' Consent Requires in the Mosaic Law Marriage: Parents Contract for Their Children: Abraham for Isaac Marriage: Parents Contract for Their Children: Hagar Selects a Wife for Ishmael Marriage: Parents Contract for Their Children: Laban Arranges for his Daughters' Marriage Marriage: Parents Contract for Their Children: Samson Asks his Parents to Procure Him a Wife Marriage: Parents Might Refuse to Give Their Children In Marriage: Presents Given to Parents to Secure Their Favor Marriage: Priest not to Contract, With Divorced or Improper Persons Marriage: should be Only in the Lord Marriage: should be With Consent of Parents Marriage: The Bride: Adorned With Jewels For Marriage: The Bride: Attended by Bridesmaids Marriage: The Bride: Called to Forget Her Father's House Marriage: The Bride: Given a Handmaid At Marriage: The Bride: Gorgeously Apparelled Marriage: The Bride: Received Presents Before Marriage: The Bride: Stood on the Right of Bridegroom Marriage: The Bridegroom: Adorned With Ornaments Marriage: The Bridegroom: Attended by Many Friends Marriage: The Bridegroom: Crowned With Garlands Marriage: The Bridegroom: Presented With Gifts Marriage: The Bridegroom: Rejoiced Over the Bride Marriage: The Bridegroom: Returned With the Bride to his House at Night Marriage: The Expectation of the Promised Seed of the Woman An Marriage: The Groom Exempt One Year from Military Duty Marriage: The High Priest not to Contract, With a Widow or a Divorced Marriage: The Jews were Allowed Divorce From, Because of Hardness of Their Marriage: The Jews: Betrothed Themselves some Time Before Marriage: The Jews: Careful in Contracting for Their Children Marriage: The Jews: Considered Being Debarred From, a Cause of Grief Marriage: The Jews: Considered Being Debarred From, a Reproach Marriage: The Jews: Contracted when Young Marriage: The Jews: Exempted from Going to War Immediately After Marriage: The Jews: Forbidden to Contract With Idolaters Marriage: The Jews: Forbidden to Contract, With Their Near Relations Marriage: The Jews: Obliged to Contract With a Brother's Wife Who Died Without Marriage: The Jews: Often Contracted With Foreigners Marriage: The Jews: Often Contracted, in Their own Tribe Marriage: The Jews: Often Punished by Being Debarred From Marriage: The Jews: Sometimes Guilty of Polygamy Marriage: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Marriage: Wedding Robes Adorned With Jewels Marriage: Wives Among the Israelites Must be Israelites Marriage: Wives Obtained by Kidnapping Marriage: Wives Obtained by Purchase Marriage: Wives Taken by Edict Related Terms Marriage-feasts (6 Occurrences) |
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