Bible Study: How Does The Bible Define Marriage?



  • Marriage, according to the Bible, is a sacred union between a man and a woman.
  • The biblical definition of marriage is based on the idea of a lifelong commitment, love, and mutual support between a husband and wife.
  • The Bible teaches that marriage is intended for procreation and the fulfilment of human companionship.
  • Divorce is viewed as a deviation from God’s original plan for marriage, although forgiveness and reconciliation are encouraged when possible.

What does the bible say about God’s original design for marriage? When we look to the Scriptures to understand God’s original design for marriage, we must turn our hearts and minds to the very beginning – to the book of Genesis and the creation of humanity. There, in those first pages, we find the seeds of God’s plan for the union of man and woman. In Genesis 2, we read that God formed man from the dust of the ground…

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