Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and cleave to his wife;

Bible References

General references

Genesis 2:24
This is the reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife. They will become one flesh.
Matthew 19:5
For this reason, a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife. The two shall become one flesh.
Ephesians 5:31
For this reason a man will leave his father and mother, and will stick (adhere) (cleave) (be joined) to his wife. The two will become one flesh.