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Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

These might be the words of the first man (Genesis 2:24). Since he thoroughly understood the relationship between himself and the woman…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

EXCURSUS C: ON THE DURATION OF THE PARADISIACAL STATE OF INNOCENCE.

The Bereshit Rabba argues that Adam and Eve re…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Therefore shall a man leave. It is debated whether Moses here introduces God as speaking, or continues Adam's discourse, or, indeed, has a…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Therefore shall a man leave his father, and his
mother
These are thought by some to b…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Power over the creatures was given to man, and as a proof of this he named them all. This also shows his insight into the works of God. But though …

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