Genesis 2:20-24

20 The man gave names to all livestock, and to the birds of the sky, and to every animal of the field; but for man there was not found a helper comparable to him. 21 YHWH God caused the man to fall into a deep sleep. As the man slept, he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh in its place. 22 YHWH God made a woman from the rib which he had taken from the man, and brought her to the man. 23 The man said, “This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh. She will be called ‘woman,’ because she was taken out of Man.” 24 Therefore a man will leave his father and his mother, and will join with his wife, and they will be one flesh. Genesis 2:20-24WEB

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The Principle

This passage contains an explanation of the motivation ("there was not found a help meet for him") and means ("he took one of his ribs") for the creation of Woman. It also describes the joy of man at receiving a proper help-meet, and the primary Biblical definition of marriage, "Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh."

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This passage belongs to the Principles and Definitions. It describes the instantiation of Marriage. It affects our understanding of Sexuality, Polygamy, and Gender Roles.

Fulfillment

Marriage has abiding relevance for believers. It is a holy institution of God, teaching us about the relationship between Christ and the church, wherein it finds its ultimate fulfillment.

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