What does the Bible say about marriage?
The Bible presents marriage as a lifelong covenant between a husband and wife, designed by God for companionship, faithfulness, and a picture of Christ’s love for the church.
Marriage is introduced at creation: “a man shall leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh” (Genesis 2:24). Jesus affirmed this and added, “what God has joined together, let man not separate” (Mark 10:9).
Paul gives its deepest meaning in Ephesians 5: husbands are to love their wives sacrificially “just as Christ loved the church,” and the union reflects that greater love. The marriage is held together by patient, enduring love (1 Corinthians 13) and mutual, lifelong commitment.
Scripture treats marriage as honorable and good, calls for faithfulness within it, and grounds it in covenant rather than mere feeling.
Original BibleDawn answer · reviewed 2026-06. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.