marriage
marriage in Scripture reflects God's design for human connection, rooted in His own love for His people.
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Verse Refs
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Books
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Sub-Topics
Overview
What does the Bible say about marriage? Browse 13 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Topical Index
36 sub-topics from Nave's Topical Bible
Consanguinous, Abraham and Sarah
Isaac and Rebekah
Jacob and his wives
Levirate (the brother required to marry a brother's widow)
Parents contract for their children
Hagar selects a wife for Ishmael
Abraham for Isaac
Laban arranges for his daughters' marriage
Samson asks his parents to procure him a wife
Parents' consent requires in the Mosaic law
Presents given to parents to secure their favor
Nuptial feasts
Jesus present at
Ceremony attested by witnesses
The groom exempt one year from military duty
Bridal ornaments
Bridal presents
A herald preceded the bridegroom
Wedding robes adorned with jewels
Wives obtained
By purchase
By kidnapping
Given by Kings
Daughters given in, as rewards of valor
Wives taken by edict
... and 11 more sub-topics
Key Verses
Genesis 11:29
Consanguinous, Abraham and Sarah
Genesis 24:3,4,67
Isaac and Rebekah
Genesis 29:15-30
Jacob and his wives
Genesis 38:8,11
Levirate (the brother required to marry a brother's widow)
Genesis 21:21
Hagar selects a wife for Ishmael
Genesis 24
Abraham for Isaac
Genesis 29
Laban arranges for his daughters' marriage
Judges 14:2
Samson asks his parents to procure him a wife
Exodus 22:17
Parents' consent requires in the Mosaic law
Genesis 24:53
Presents given to parents to secure their favor