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NASB | Ephesians 5:22 ¶ Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as to the Lord. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Ephesians 5:22 ¶ Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as [a service] to the Lord. |
Bible Question:
Dear sir's I was wondering what constitutes a biblical marriage? How were people married in the bible? How come we don't read of a ceremony or a priest in the early marriages of the bible? What actually constitutes a marriage and where does the marriage receive it's sanctity from? Thank you for your time. |
Bible Answer: I studied this out one time. Can't remember all of it off the top of my head but here's the short version. Marriage is a contract between 2 people. The law (civil) requires that it is overseen by a qualified person. That's where you get the pastor, priest or jp. A contract is an agreement that is witnessed by other people. That's where you get the wedding party and the guests. Of course you don't need a whole bunch of people but it's fun to share your joy with your family and friends. This is a big deal in your life. The part that really makes you married though is the commitment the bride and groom make to each other. If you look at the traditional wedding ceremony - the things that you are promising to each other come right out of scripture - just not all in one place. Valentine |