Exodus

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NASB	Exodus 24:7 Then he took the book of the covenant and read it in the hearing of the people; and they said, "All that the LORD has spoken we will do, and we will be obedient!"
AMPLIFIED 2015	Exodus 24:7 Then he took the Book of the Covenant and read it aloud to the people; and they said, "Everything that the LORD has said we will do, and we will be obedient."

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Bible Question: did the standard marital vows- "through richer or poorer, in sickness or health, forsaking all others until death do you part" come from the Bible? If not where di it come from?

Bible Answer: Hello mamere17,
I think the principle is in scripture, it is not the same wording ,But I think the principles apply. I have been intending on doing a more thorough study on the subject, I hope this will suffice.

Concerning, "for richer and poorer", I would relate that to when Israel was prosperous they would turn their back on God and go whoring after other gods.

"in sickness and in health", The Lord said "I will never leave you or forsake you", which I would say applies here.

"forsaking all others", The Lord said, "thou shalt have no other gods before Me" Exodus 20:3.

"til death do you part", I believe the scripture uses the term, "all the days of your life"

I believe the vows are scriptural in nature. After all, God is the one who gave us this institution of marriage, He married (entered into a covenant relationship with) Israel at Mount Sinai.
Ex 24:7 Then he took the book of the covenant and read it in the hearing of the people; and they said, "All that the LORD has spoken we will do, and we will be obedient!".
And there is "obey", his woman Israel, said that.
hope that helps you,
wordoer