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“Several millennia ago, the words were written that a man should leave his father and mother and cleave to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh. It was not our idea; it was God's idea.” quote by Mike Pence
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“Several millennia ago, the words were written that a man should leave his father and mother and cleave to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh. It was not our idea; it was God's idea.”

Mike Pence

About This Quote

Source Bible: Genesis 2:24 (King James Version)

The passage describes marriage as a divinely ordained union where a man leaves his parents to form a new, exclusive bond with his spouse.

In simple terms: Marriage is a God‑planned partnership.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize your marital relationship.

Themes

marriage family divine purpose

Mood

reverent reflective

Type

scriptural ethical

When to use this quote

  • wedding ceremonies
  • counseling sessions
  • family gatherings
  • personal vows

Key Concepts

theology commitment identity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does this view shape your expectations of marriage?
  • What challenges arise when personal desires conflict with this ideal?
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Interpretations vary across cultures and religions.

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