Genesis 2:24

Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 2:24

BSB
For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh.
AKJV
Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall join to his wife: and they shall be one flesh.
CPDV
For this reason, a man shall leave behind his father and mother, and he shall cling to his wife; and the two shall be as one flesh.
ERV
Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.
NHEB
Therefore a man will leave his father and his mother, and will join with his wife, and the two will become one flesh.
SMT
Therefore a man will leave his father and his mother and will cleave to his woman; and they shall be into one flesh.

Commentary for Genesis 2:24

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 2:24
Summary
Marriage established as covenant dissolving familial ties through union
Event
Marriage covenant established
Estimated Time Period
Day 6
Category
Covenant