And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh?
That's why a man leaves his mom and dad to be with his wife, the two of them become like one person, completely connected.
Marriage is about creating something new together, not just adding someone to your existing life.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of Matthew 19, Jesus is responding to the Pharisees' questions about divorce, quoting from the book of Genesis to reaffirm God's original design for marriage as a lifelong union. This verse draws from the creation narrative in Genesis 2, where marriage is presented as a man leaving his family to form a new, unbreakable bond with his wife, reflecting ancient Jewish cultural values that emphasized family loyalty and covenant relationships. Jesus uses this teaching to challenge the casual attitudes toward divorce in his time, pointing back to God's unchanging standard.
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