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"For this cause a man will leave his father and mother, and will be joined to his wife. The two will become one flesh."
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The Unique Priority of Marriage
Commentators universally note that Paul quotes Genesis 2:24 to establish the supreme priority of the marriage covenant. The act of a man leaving his parents to unite with his wife creates a new, primary human relationship. Scholars like Calvin clarify this doesn't erase filial duties but elevates the marital bond as the most sacred and foundational human tie, superseding even the bond of one's birth family.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For this cause. anti toutou. This verse is a quotation from Genesis 2:24, and contains the account of the institution of marriage…
For this cause (αντ τουτου). "Answering to this" = ενεκεν τουτου of Ge 2:24, in the sense of αντ seen in ανθ' ων ([Reference Luke …
19th Century
Anglican
For this cause.—In spite of much authority, it seems far simpler to consider the words “Even as the Lord . . . His bones” as paren…
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Baptist
There is the mystery, that he should leave his Father, and quit the home above, and become one flesh with his elect, going with them, and for their…
Paul introduces Ge 2:24 at this point to substantiate his argument from Scripture, just as Jesus himself did (cf. Mark 10:7). “For this …
16th Century
Protestant
For this cause. This is an exact quotation from the writings of Moses (Genesis 2:24). And what does it mean? As Eve was formed…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother , &c.] These words contain the law of marriage, and are cited…
The duty of wives is submission to their husbands in the Lord, which includes honouring and obeying them, from a principle of love to them. The dut…