
Bone of My Bones: The Creation Ordinance of Marriage (Genesis 2:18–25)
Deep Dive into Bone of My Bones: The Creation Ordinance of Marriage (Genesis 2:18–25)It is clear from Genesis 2:18–25 that the Creator established a foundational, permanent pattern for marriage, treating it as a pre-Fall creation ordinance. This passage provides the abiding rule for all marriages, which is universalized by the causal word "Therefore" (עַל־כֵּן) in verse 24. Jesus Christ later confirmed this rule, asserting that Genesis 2:24 is prescriptive, not a mere description, defining marriage as a lifelong male-female covenant.The essential marriage pattern is defined by the threefold…
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