Genesis 2:24

The Passion Translation

For this reason, a man leaves his father and his mother to be unselfishly attached to his wife. They become one flesh as a new family!

Cross References

Genesis 4:19

Lamech married two women, Dawn and Dusk.

Psalm 45:10

Now listen, daughter, pay attention, and forget about your past. Put behind you every attachment to the familiar, even those who once were close to you!

Proverbs 12:4

The integrity and strength of a virtuous wife transforms her husband into an honored king. But the wife who disgraces her husband weakens the strength of his identity.

Proverbs 2:17

She left her husband and has forgotten her wedding vows.

Proverbs 31:10

Who could ever find a wife like this one — she is a woman of strength and mighty valor! She’s full of wealth and wisdom. The price paid for her was greater than many jewels.

Acts 11:23

When he got there and witnessed for himself God’s marvelous grace, he was enthused and overjoyed. He encouraged the believers to remain faithful and cling to the Lord with passionate hearts.

Romans 7:2

For example, a married couple is bound by the law to remain together until separated by death. But when one spouse dies, the other is released from the law of the marriage.

1 Timothy 5:14

For this reason, teach the younger women to remarry and bear children and care for their household. This will keep them from giving our adversary a reason to gloat.

Joshua 23:8

As you have done until now, cling tightly to Yahweh, for he is your God.