Matthew 19:5

King James Version:

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And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh?

Complete Jewish Bible:

and that he said, `For this reason a man should leave his father and mother and be united with his wife, and the two are to become one flesh'?

Berean Standard Bible:

and said, ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh’?

American Standard Version:

and said, For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife; and the two shall become one flesh?

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G2532} said^{G2036}, For this^{G5127} cause^{G1752} shall a man^{G444} leave^{G2641} father^{G3962} and^{G2532} mother^{G3384}, and^{G2532} shall cleave^{G4347} to his^{G846} wife^{G1135}: and^{G2532} they twain^{G1417} shall be^{{G2071}{G1519}} one^{G3391} flesh^{G4561}?

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Commentary for Matthew 19:5

Matthew 19:5 is a verse where Jesus is speaking, quoting from the book of Genesis, specifically Genesis 2:24. The historical context of this verse is rooted in the Jewish tradition, where marriage was instituted by God as a sacred union between a man and a woman. In the time of Jesus, marriage was a foundational social institution, and the Pharisees, a prominent Jewish sect, were testing Jesus on his understanding of the law regarding divorce, which was permitted under certain conditions according to their interpretations of the Torah.

In this verse, Jesus is affirming the divine intention for marriage as a permanent, exclusive bond between a man and a woman. By referencing Genesis, Jesus is emphasizing the creation narrative, where God's original design for humanity included the union of a man and a woman becoming "one flesh." This concept goes beyond the physical union to encompass emotional, spiritual, and legal dimensions, signifying a deep and enduring partnership.

The themes in this verse include the sanctity of marriage, the importance of commitment and fidelity within the marital relationship, and the leaving behind of previous family ties to establish a new family unit. Jesus' words serve to elevate the status of marriage and underscore its lifelong nature, challenging the more permissive views on divorce that were prevalent in his time. This teaching is foundational for Christian understandings of marriage and has influenced Western views on the subject throughout history.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G2532
   There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: καί
   Transliteration: kaí
   Pronunciation: kahee
   Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
   
2. Strong's Number: G2036
   There are 901 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἔπω
   Transliteration: épō
   Pronunciation: ep'-o
   Description: a primary verb (used only in the definite past tense, the others being borrowed from ἐρέω, ῥέω, and φημί); to speak or say (by word or writing):--answer, bid, bring word, call, command, grant, say (on), speak, tell. Compare λέγω.
   
3. Strong's Number: G5127
   There are 72 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: τούτου
   Transliteration: toútou
   Pronunciation: too'-too
   Description: genitive case singular masculine or neuter of οὗτος; of (from or concerning) this (person or thing):--here(-by), him, it, + such manner of, that, thence(-forth), thereabout, this, thus.
   
4. Strong's Number: G1752
   There are 23 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἕνεκα
   Transliteration: héneka
   Pronunciation: hi'-nek-en
   Description: of uncertain affinity; on account of:--because, for (cause, sake), (where-)fore, by reason of, that.
   
5. Strong's Number: G444
   There are 614 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἄνθρωπος
   Transliteration: ánthrōpos
   Pronunciation: anth'-ro-pos
   Description: from ἀνήρ and (the countenance; from ὀπτάνομαι); man-faced, i.e. a human being:--certain, man.
   
6. Strong's Number: G2641
   There are 25 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: καταλείπω
   Transliteration: kataleípō
   Pronunciation: kat-al-i'-po
   Description: from κατά and λείπω; to leave down, i.e. behind; by implication, to abandon, have remaining:--forsake, leave, reserve.
   
7. Strong's Number: G3962
   There are 372 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πατήρ
   Transliteration: patḗr
   Pronunciation: pat-ayr'
   Description: apparently a primary word; a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote):--father, parent.
   
8. Strong's Number: G3384
   There are 79 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: μήτηρ
   Transliteration: mḗtēr
   Pronunciation: may'-tare
   Description: apparently a primary word; a "mother" (literally or figuratively, immediate or remote):--mother.
   
9. Strong's Number: G4347
   There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: προσκολλάω
   Transliteration: proskolláō
   Pronunciation: pros-kol-lah'-o
   Description: from πρός and κολλάω; to glue to, i.e. (figuratively) to adhere:--cleave, join (self).
   
10. Strong's Number: G846
    There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: αὐτός
    Transliteration: autós
    Pronunciation: ow-tos'
    Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.
    
11. Strong's Number: G1135
    There are 200 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: γυνή
    Transliteration: gynḗ
    Pronunciation: goo-nay'
    Description: probably from the base of γίνομαι; a woman; specially, a wife:--wife, woman.
    
12. Strong's Number: G1417
    There are 124 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δύο
    Transliteration: dýo
    Pronunciation: doo'-o
    Description: a primary numeral; "two":--both, twain, two.
    
13. Strong's Number: G2071
    There are 170 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἔσομαι
    Transliteration: ésomai
    Pronunciation: es'-om-ahee
    Description: future of εἰμί; will be:--shall (should) be (have), (shall) come (to pass), X may have, X fall, what would follow, X live long, X sojourn.
    
14. Strong's Number: G1519
    There are 1513 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εἰς
    Transliteration: eis
    Pronunciation: ice
    Description: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
    
15. Strong's Number: G3391
    There are 70 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μία
    Transliteration: mía
    Pronunciation: mee'-ah
    Description: irregular feminine of εἷς; one or first:--a (certain), + agree, first, one, X other.
    
16. Strong's Number: G4561
    There are 130 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: σάρξ
    Transliteration: sárx
    Pronunciation: sarx
    Description: probably from the base of σαρόω; flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e. (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the symbol of what is external, or as the means of kindred), or (by implication) human nature (with its frailties (physically or morally) and passions), or (specially), a human being (as such):--carnal(-ly, + -ly minded), flesh(-ly).