Ephesians 5:31

31 ¹"Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and ²the two shall become one flesh."

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Ephesians 5:31 Meaning and Commentary

Ephesians 5:31

For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother,
&c.] These words contain the law of marriage, and are cited from ( Genesis 2:24 ) ; and declare what ought to be, and are a prophecy of what should be; and are observed against polygamy, and to stir up mutual affection; (See Gill on Matthew 19:5).

Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible

Ephesians 5:31 In-Context

29 For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ does the church,

30 because we are members of his body.

31 "Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh."

32 This mystery is profound, and I am saying that it refers to Christ and the church.

33 However, let each one of you love his wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband.

Cross References 2

1. Matthew 19:5; Mark 10:7, 8; Cited from Genesis 2:24
2. 1 Corinthians 6:16

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Ephesians 5:31 Meaning and Commentary

Ephesians 5:31 In-Context

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