Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Your Spouse?
8 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Your Spouse in the Bible
What does the Bible say about your spouse? Browse 10 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 8 Verses About Your Spouse
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- 3Malachi 2:16
“For the LORD, the God of Israel, saith that he hateth putting away: for one covereth violence with his garment, saith the LORD of hosts: therefore take heed to your spirit, that ye deal not treacherously. that he: or, if he hate her, put her away putting: Heb. to put away”
KJV - 4Mark 10:2
“And the Pharisees came to him, and asked him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife? tempting him.”
KJV - 5Romans 9:23
“And that he might make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, which he had afore prepared unto glory,”
KJV - 6Ephesians 5:25
“Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;”
KJV - 7Titus 1:6
“If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly.”
KJV - 8Hebrews 13:4
“Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.”
KJV
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Your Spouse? (3 Verses)
“Thou shalt not commit adultery.”
“Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.”
“For the LORD, the God of Israel, saith that he hateth putting away: for one covereth violence with his garment, saith the LORD of hosts: therefore take heed to your spirit, that ye deal not treacherously. that he: or, if he hate her, put her away putting: Heb. to put away”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Your Spouse? (5 Verses)
“And the Pharisees came to him, and asked him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife? tempting him.”
“And that he might make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, which he had afore prepared unto glory,”
“Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;”
“If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly.”
“Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Your Spouse
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about your spouse. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about your spouse and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about your spouse is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on your spouse needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about your spouse with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about your spouse, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
How Well Do You Know What the Bible Says About Your Spouse?
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