45 Bible Verses about Husband And Wife

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1 Corinthians 7:4

A wife does not have authority over her own body, but her husband does. In the same way, a husband doesn't have authority over his own body, but his wife does.

1 Corinthians 14:35

If they want to learn anything, they should ask their own husbands at home, for it is inappropriate for a woman to speak out in church.

Ephesians 5:28

In the same way, husbands must love their wives as they love their own bodies. A man who loves his wife loves himself.

Numbers 30:13

Her husband may confirm or revoke every vow and binding obligation that afflicts her.

Deuteronomy 24:4

her first husband who married her and divorced her earlier must not remarry her, because she was defiled, since this is detestable to the LORD. Don't defile the land that the LORD your God is about to give you as a possession.

Jeremiah 29:6

Take wives and father sons and daughters. Take wives for your sons and give your daughters in marriage, so they may have sons and daughters. Increase in numbers there, don't decrease.

Genesis 34:12

No matter how big or how extensive your demands are for a dowry and wedding presents from me, I'll provide whatever you ask. Only give me the young lady to be my wife."

Genesis 20:7

Now then, return the man's wife. As a matter of fact, he's a prophet and can intercede for you so you'll live. But if you don't return her, be aware that you and all who are yours will certainly die."

Numbers 30:10

If, while she had been living in her late or former husband's house, she makes a vow or a promise that binds her with an oath,

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Ephesians 5:25-32

Husbands, love your wives as the Messiah loved the church and gave himself for it, so that he might make it holy by cleansing it, washing it with water and the word, and might present the church to himself in all its glory, without a spot or wrinkle or anything of the kind, but holy and without fault. read more.
In the same way, husbands must love their wives as they love their own bodies. A man who loves his wife loves himself. For no one has ever hated his own body, but he nourishes and tenderly cares for it, as the Messiah does the church. For we are parts of his body of his flesh and of his bones. "That is why a man will leave his father and mother and be united with his wife, and the two will become one flesh." This is a great secret, but I am talking about the Messiah and the church.

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