Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Genesis 2:24 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Genesis 2:24 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Genesis chapter 2 verse 24 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.”
Genesis 2:24 (KJV)
Commentary on Genesis 2:24
Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shal... This passage continues the detailed account of Eden, human creation, and God's design for human flourishing. Genesis 2 complements chapter 1 by providing intimate details about human origins, the garden setting, marriage institution, and humanity's vocation as priest-kings in God's sanctuary-garden.The narrative emphasizes God's personal involvement, careful preparation of human habitation, clear communication of covenant requirements, and provision for human needs including work, rest, rela...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Genesis 2:24
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“testing him”
“So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself.”
“God made them male and female.{Genesis 1:27}”
“but if the husband dies”
“wives”
“because of sexual immoralities”
“The two, says he”
“with each verse starting with each letter of the Hebrew alphabet”
“'Why?' Because Yahweh has been witness between you and the wife of your youth”
“but the Lord--that the wife not leave her husband”