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Mark 10:7 Cross-References
Explore 3 cross-references for Mark 10:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Mark chapter 10 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and cleave to his wife;”
Mark 10:7 (KJV)
Commentary on Mark 10:7
Jesus continued: 'For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and cleave to his wife' (ἕνεκεν τούτου καταλείψει ἄνθρωπος τὸν πατέρα αὐτοῦ καὶ τὴν μητέρα καὶ προσκολληθήσεται πρὸς τὴν γυναῖκα αὐτοῦ). This quotes Genesis 2:24, establishing marriage's essential elements: (1) leaving parents, (2) cleaving to spouse, (3) becoming one flesh (v. 8). 'Leave' (kataleipsei, καταλείψει) means forsake primary family bonds for new marital bond. 'Cleave' (proskollēthēsetai, προσκολληθήσεται) means adhere or be glued to—permanent, exclusive attachment. Marriage creates new fundamental social unit...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Mark 10:7
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“and will join with his wife”
“'For this cause a man shall leave his father and mother”
“For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother”