What is marriage?

[verzanumi24]

What is marriage?________________________________________The first marriage/unionGod had indicated from the beginning that one man should have one womanGenesis 2:21-23 (KJV) And the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam and he slept: and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof; And the rib, which the Lord God had taken from man, made he a woman, and brought her unto the man. And Adam said, This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man. What does the Bible mean by wife?Genesis 2:24-25 (KJV) Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh. And they were both naked, the man and his wife, and were not ashamed. Exodus 21:10 (KJV) If he take him another wife her food, her raiment, and her duty of marriage, shall he not diminish. Wife: 'ishshah, ish-shaw'; feminine of Hebrew ('iysh) or Hebrew ('enowsh); irregular plural nashiym, naw-sheem'; a woman (used in the same wide sense as Hebrew ('enowsh)) :- [adulter]ess, each, every, female, × many, + none, one, + together, wife, woman. Often unexpressed in English.What does the Bible mean by husband?Genesis 3:6 (KJV) And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat. .John 4:16 (KJV) Jesus saith unto her, Go, call thy husband, and come hither. Husband: 'iysh,eesh; contracted for Hebrew ('enowsh) [or perhaps rather from an unused root meaning to be extant]; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation) :- also, another, any (man), a certain, + champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, [foot-, husband-] man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man [-kind], + none, one, people, person, + steward, what (man) soever, whoso (-ever), worthy. Compare Hebrew ('ishshah).Husband: aner,an'-ayr; a primary word [compare Greek (anthropos)]; a man (properly as an individual male) :- fellow, husband, man, sir.MarriagePsalm 78:63 (KJV) The fire consumed their young men; and their maidens were not given to marriage. Given to marriage: halal,haw-lal'; a primitive root; to be clear (origin of sound, but usually of color); to shine; hence to make a show, to boast; and thus to be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causative to celebrate; also to stultify :- (make) boast (self), celebrate, commend, (deal, make), fool (-ish, -ly), glory, give [light], be (make, feign self) mad (against), give in marriage, [sing, be worthy of] praise, rage, renowned, shine.Matthew 22:2 (KJV) The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son, Marriage: gamos,gam'-os; of uncertain affinity; nuptials :- marriage, wedding.Nuptial: 1: of or relating to marriage or the marriage ceremony 2: characteristic of or occurring in the breeding season: marriage, weddingWhat does the Bible mean by adultery?Exodus 20:14 (KJV) Thou shalt not commit adultery. Adultery: na'aph,naw-af'; a primitive root; to commit adultery; figurative to apostatize :- adulterer (-ess), commit (-ing) adultery, woman that breaketh wedlock.Apostasy: from. Gk, lit., revolt, from. aphistasthai to revolt, from. apo- + histasthai to stand--more at stand] (14c) 1: renunciation of a religious faith 2: abandonment of a previous loyalty: defectionWhen a person abandons' the one that he/she has been committed to that is committing adultery, even if that person did not have the usual wedding ceremonyMatthew 5:27-28 (KJV) Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery: But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart. Jesus' definition not only goes beyond the physical act it self, but includes the single man as well as the one that is already married. He also includes the single woman as well as the woman that has a man, because just as in Hebrew, the Greek makes no distinction between a woman that does not have a man, and one that does.Adultery: moicheuo,moy-khyoo'-o; from Greek (moichos); to commit adultery :- commit adultery.Woman: gune, goo-nay'; probably from the base of Greek (ginomai); a woman; specially a wife :- wife, woman.It is a sin to desire what belongs to some elseExodus 20:17 (KJV) Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ***, nor any thing that is thy neighbour's.Wife: 'ishshah,ish-shaw'; feminine of Hebrew ('iysh) or Hebrew ('enowsh); irregular plural nashiym, naw-sheem'; a woman (used in the same wide sense as Hebrew ('enowsh)) :- [adulter]ess, each, every, female, × many, + none, one, + together, wife, woman. Often unexpressed in English.Matthew 5:32 (KJV) But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is divorced committeth adultery. Wife:gune,goo-nay'; probably from the base of Greek (ginomai); a woman; specially a wife :- wife, woman.Fornication: porneia,por-ni'-ah; from Greek (porneuo); harlotry (including adultery and incest); figurative idolatry :- fornication.Harlotry: 1: sexual profligacy: prostitution 2: an unprincipled or immoral woman Fornication is idolatry, because it is the abandonment of the one that one was committed to for another. Adultery: moichao,moy-khah'-o; from Greek (moichos); (middle) to commit adultery :- commit adultery.A husband or wife can commit adultery with each otherMatthew 5:32 (KJV) But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is divorced committeth adultery. If one marry a divorce person who spouse is still living they have sinned by committing adultery.Fornication: porneia,por-ni'-ah; from Greek (porneuo); harlotry (including adultery and incest); figurative idolatry :- fornication.Harlotry: 1: sexual profligacy: prostitution 2: an unprincipled or immoral woman Adultery: moichao, moy-khah'-o; from Greek (moichos); (middle) to commit adultery :- commit adultery.From what is shown from scriptures, a person living with their woman or man as the case might be, without having the traditional marriage ceremony have not a sinned, as long as they are committed to each other. The violation of that commitment is what that is sin. Nevertheless, if such a union is not legally recognized by law within ones country then its best to abide by the law.​

 

[tim_from_pa]

I believe more scripture study should be given on the subject of marriage, especially divorce and remarrying. I am personally against divorce and remarrying, but humanly I understand that people make mistakes (perhaps they were not saved in the first marriage) and they remarry. I have friends, teachers and even the pastor who was divorced and remarried, sometimes multiple times.I contribute on other forums about this sad, sad situation. And the kids never really accept their new "parent". I like to study genealogies in our family. But this day and age, kids are products of two, three, even four or more marriages that ancestry does not mean much to them any longer.The whole of spirituality in the bible can be understood in the context of the family. When Satan destroys the family and redefines what constitutes a family, the whole understanding of spirituality goes out the door---- and in this way the generations to come will not understand the bible because they will not understand the family any longer.BTW, I will be celebrating our 21st anniversary with my wife this Sept 13th, the feast of the Trumpets. We both only had each other in our lives. Neither of us were divorced and remarried. And 21 years ago there was a rhyme and reason why we picked this date. Although that feast did not occur then, but knew one day it would!

 

[verzanumi24]

(tim_from_pa;17399)
I believe more scripture study should be given on the subject of marriage, especially divorce and remarrying. I am personally against divorce and remarrying, but humanly I understand that people make mistakes (perhaps they were not saved in the first marriage) and they remarry. I have friends, teachers and even the pastor who was divorced and remarried, sometimes multiple times.I contribute on other forums about this sad, sad situation. And the kids never really accept their new "parent". I like to study genealogies in our family. But this day and age, kids are products of two, three, even four or more marriages that ancestry does not mean much to them any longer.The whole of spirituality in the bible can be understood in the context of the family. When Satan destroys the family and redefines what constitutes a family, the whole understanding of spirituality goes out the door---- and in this way the generations to come will not understand the bible because they will not understand the family any longer.BTW, I will be celebrating our 21st anniversary with my wife this Sept 13th, the feast of the Trumpets. We both only had each other in our lives. Neither of us were divorced and remarried. And 21 years ago there was a rhyme and reason why we picked this date. Although that feast did not occur then, but knew one day it would!
You know that's one of the few topics that many pastors want to preach about...it is too personal, that and money. I could say more but I will leave it at that.

 

[Wakka]

What the Bible states about homosexuality.Leviticus 18:22Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination.Leviticus 20:13If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.Romans 1:26-28For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature:And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet.And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;Romans 1:32Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.They shall not even have marriage or unionship.

 

[verzanumi24]

(Wakka;17408)
What the Bible states about homosexuality.Leviticus 18:22Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination.Leviticus 20:13If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.Romans 1:26-28For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature:And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet.And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;Romans 1:32Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.They shall not even have marriage or unionship.
You know I think that too many of us are nit picking on homosexuality as if that's the only sin mentioned in the Bible.

 

[tim_from_pa]

You know that's one of the few topics that many pastors want to preach about...it is too personal, that and money. I could say more but I will leave it at that.
You're right, especially when my pastor is on his third.

 

[Wakka]

(verzanumi24;17420)
You know I think that too many of us are nit picking on homosexuality as if that's the only sin mentioned in the Bible.
No. You mentioned everything else.

 

[ami]

brothers,I found your posts on marriage and homosexuality very important. I am realy sorry that ppl even those who are in christ do practice same sex which is disgrace in the eyes of God.I have a question though concerning mariage with a non christian. What does the word of God say? Thanks

 

[Joyful]

(ami;17429)
brothers,I found your posts on marriage and homosexuality very important. I am realy sorry that ppl even those who are in christ do practice same sex which is disgrace in the eyes of God.I have a question though concerning mariage with a non christian. What does the word of God say? Thanks
hi amyThe Bible tells us not to yoke with non-believers. sadly, most churches are not teaching their young believers how important this teaching is.love, hitomi

 

[verzanumi24]

(Wakka;17427)
No. You mentioned everything else.
I never thought it was necessary, since I was addressing those who are truly Christians, but your point is taken.

 

[verzanumi24]

(ami;17429)
brothers,I found your posts on marriage and homosexuality very important. I am realy sorry that ppl even those who are in christ do practice same sex which is disgrace in the eyes of God.I have a question though concerning mariage with a non christian. What does the word of God say? Thanks
Sorry to contradict you but no one who is truly in Christ will practice same sex marriage. A Christian may sin because of weakness, or succumb to temptation, but if he/she is a Christian they will not practice sin.

 

[verzanumi24]

(Joyful;17430)
hi amyThe Bible tells us not to yoke with non-believers. sadly, most churches are not teaching their young believers how important this teaching is.love, hitomi
Yes this is another hot potato that most pastors will not touch with a ten foot pole...and yes I believe that marriage to a non believer is being unequally yoked...however if the believer has a mate whom they married before conversion, and that mate is not a believer it is fine in that case.

 

[Joyful]

(verzanumi24;17465)
Yes this is another hot potato that most pastors will not touch with a ten foot pole...and yes I believe that marriage to a non believer is being unequally yoked...however if the believer has a mate whom they married before conversion, and that mate is not a believer it is fine in that case.
I agree.

 

[penguin]

there is a scripture about his somewhere, but i'm sorry, i currently have no idea where. ie, what you are agreeing with is scriptural you may like to know!

 

[tim_from_pa]

(penguin;18403)
there is a scripture about his somewhere, but i'm sorry, i currently have no idea where. ie, what you are agreeing with is scriptural you may like to know!
I think you are addressing the subject about being unequally yoked and that if there is an unbelieving spouse and they decide to stay, they should keep the marriage together. That is found in 1 Corinthians 7:12-16

 

[elmo]

tim, I believe you're trying to refer to the verse stating that whatever God has joined together let no man put assunder.or ...for this cause shall a woman leave her father and mother and be with her husband in marriage and they twain shall become "one"

 

[Nova]

Tim, my husband & I celebrated our 21st wedding anniversary last month. We joke that we are beyond our "manufacturer's warrantee" & there aren't any trade-ins. Seriously though, I know so many Christians that are divorced & remarried, sometimes more than once. I read somewhere that Evangelical Christians have more divorces than mainline denominations, and more than non-believers. Don't know if this is credible. But it seems a sad state if it is true.Ps-Does this board have spellcheck? And if so, how do I use it?...Thanks

 

[tim_from_pa]

(Nova;18465)
Tim, my husband & I celebrated our 21st wedding anniversary last month. We joke that we are beyond our "manufacturer's warrantee" & there aren't any trade-ins. Seriously though, I know so many Christians that are divorced & remarried, sometimes more than once. I read somewhere that Evangelical Christians have more divorces than mainline denominations, and more than non-believers. Don't know if this is credible. But it seems a sad state if it is true.Ps-Does this board have spellcheck? And if so, how do I use it?...Thanks
Congratulations on your 21st. We must be about the same age. My wife and I also celebrated our 21st this past Sept 13. and I commented earlier on this thread that this year it fell on the biblical feast of Trumpets (and that was a forethought, BTW)As for divorce and remarriage, I know what you mean. Our pastor is on his third! When our church recently split from an unbiblical denomination, the pastor was being wishy-washy about it. I can see that personalities that affect divorce and remarriage comes out in other ways in life. One has to be consistent and not double-minded.

 

[verzanumi24]

(tim_from_pa;18475)
Congratulations on your 21st. We must be about the same age. My wife and I also celebrated our 21st this past Sept 13. and I commented earlier on this thread that this year it fell on the biblical feast of Trumpets (and that was a forethought, BTW)As for divorce and remarriage, I know what you mean. Our pastor is on his third! When our church recently split from an unbiblical denomination, the pastor was being wishy-washy about it. I can see that personalities that affect divorce and remarriage comes out in other ways in life. One has to be consistent and not double-minded.
The divorced person who marries someone else has committed adultery and the one who marries' a divorce person commits adultery with that person. Of course we know that God forgives all our sins, when we ask Him, and if we repent. However, we should not practice sin/make it a habit, then Go to God for forgiveness, because we know He is forgiving. This kind of behavior will cause Jesus to say to that person if they continue this behavior to the end of there life, "depart from me you are a worker of iniquity."

 

[butxifxnot]

(verzanumi24;16599)
From what is shown from scriptures, a person living with their woman or man as the case might be, without having the traditional marriage ceremony have not a sinned, as long as they are committed to each other. The violation of that commitment is what that is sin. Nevertheless, if such a union is not legally recognized by law within ones country then its best to abide by the law.[/CENTER][/SIZE]
Holy crud, that's a long OP. o.oThe Scriptures make absolutely no distinction between marriage and who you have intercourse with. Marriage is a huband and wife being together as one (flesh), according to the Bible. Paul teaches that a man who has sex with a prostitute "becomes one flesh" with her. Sex and marriage should come hand in hand: both are one in the same of two becoming one. ...so far as I understand it.As far as you (generic "you") living with a significant other... look at it this way:according to you, you two are married. However, when you do your taxes, you are, to the government, not married.This government recognizes the Biblical institution of marriage (...at least, right now it still does), so to say that you can live with your spouse before being officially married...is lying to the government.*shrug* On top of the fact that you don't know if you'll follow through without real commitment. If you are really committed to each other...why aren't you getting married?