Where in the bible can I find a scripture that's about marriage?

Question

My father said that it is written in the bible that a man/woman should leave the house of their parents when they get married. He said that it is written that when a man/woman gets married, their family should always come first before their parents. Can someone tell me where it is written in the bible?

You see, I'm in a long distance relationship and after my studies I'll be going to my boyfriends place which is really far away from my parents place. I really feel bad thinking that I would be leaving them and wouldn't be able to see them for a very long time. I've been with them since I was a child and have never left them for so long. The longest I think that I left without seeing them was 2 months and when I get married I will move to another country where I won't be able to visit them if I want to. That's why I'm trying to find the scripture. I think it will help me. thanks

I will be going with him after we get married. It's just hard to leave my parents after being able to see them everyday of my life then one day I won't even be able to visit them. I know I can petition them but it takes years. I'm just afraid that I won't be able to handle my emotions. Thanks to all your answers. I'm beginning to find some answers to my question.

Answer 1

Gen 2:24 Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.
This I believe is the verse you're asking about.

I believe there's another verse that might be appropriate:

Deu 5:16 Hon our thy father and thy mother, as the LORD thy God hath commanded thee; that thy days may be prolonged, and that it may go well with thee, in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.

Also, if you're going to be with your boyfriend before marriage, the Bible calls that fornication, which is a sin. Just because you're planning on marrying, or do marry after wards, doesn't erase the sin. If you're really concerned about scripture, and want God's blessing on your marriage, it's something to think about.

I've found out the hard way, but the best plan to follow is God's plan, He knows what is best.

Answer 2

Yeah I know that scripture it says when a boy leaves his mother and becomes a man he then takes a wife o be his. Starts his new family which becomes his new focus and responsibility. And what God has set forth between man and women let no man tear apart. I dont know where exactly it is I might have to come back to this. but I want you to know that this only means when you start a new family and marry a man you are doing just that, starting YOUR new Family. YOu owe most of your loyalty to that of you, your husband, and your children. This in no way means you forget your family. The bible still says Honor your mother and Father (I think thats ephesians 3), it never tells you to stop honoring them once you get married. YOu can honor and respct them but you do start a new life and family.

Answer 3

Yes its in the bible. Cannot think of where at. But I wanted to share with you about my sister. She recently moved about 5 1/2 hours away from her family. She got married back in July. Before she moved we tried to tell her not to. She has always been close with her family and she has two kids as well. We knew the kids growing up in the same school that they wouldnt want to move. But she thought they would. Now she is far away with no kids, no family, and she knows nothing about the place she lives. She is so unhappy. If this man was everything to her she would be able to break the ties that bind her to her family and stay there and be happy. Her kids are fine living with their dad here. So I will ask you the same thing I asked her.
Can you move that far knowing you will not see your family as much? Can you be happy and content with your husband knowing this? Do not marry him and then make him miserable, because your miserable. I am not trying to discourage you but to open your eyes to some things.

Answer 4

Genesis 2:18 Then the LORD God said, "It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him."...22 And the rib that the LORD God had taken from the man he made into a woman and brought her to the man. 23 Then the man said, "This at last is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man." 24 Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.

Hebrews 13:4 Marriage is honorable among all, and the bed undefiled; but fornicators and adulterers God will judge.

1 Corinthians 7:2 But because of the temptation to sexual immorality, each man should have his own wife and each woman her own husband. 3 The husband should give to his wife her conjugal rights, and likewise the wife to her husband. 4 For the wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband does. Likewise the husband does not have authority over his own body, but the wife does. 5 Do not deprive one another, except perhaps by agreement for a limited time, that you may devote yourselves to prayer; but then come together again, so that Satan may not tempt you because of your lack of self-control.

Answer 5

go to
www.biblegateway.com
on the left where it says keyword click on it and then put in the
word marriage.
Go through the scriptures and you can look at them in different translation.
pray before you start and ask God to lead you to the answer you are needing. Be patient.

Answer 6

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."

Answer 7

Rom 7:2-6
there are too many to list...you need a small concordance

Answer 8

don't marry him. Find someone closer to home.