Ephesians 5:31

31 For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother and shall be joined unto his wife, and they shall be two in one flesh.

Ephesians 5:31 Meaning and Commentary

Ephesians 5:31

For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother,
&c.] These words contain the law of marriage, and are cited from ( Genesis 2:24 ) ; and declare what ought to be, and are a prophecy of what should be; and are observed against polygamy, and to stir up mutual affection; (See Gill on Matthew 19:5).

Ephesians 5:31 In-Context

29 For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it even as the Lord with his congregation {Gr. ekklesia – called out ones}:

30 For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones.

31 For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother and shall be joined unto his wife, and they shall be two in one flesh.

32 This is a great mystery, but I speak concerning Christ and the congregation {Gr. ekklesia – called out ones}.

33 Nevertheless, let each one of you do likewise, let each one so love his wife even as himself, and let the wife see that she reverences her husband.