Genesis
“Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.”
Genesis 2:24
Genesis 2:24 (KJV) speaks to marriage, intimacy, and love — words set in Genesis, the Bible's book of beginnings. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;”
Ephesians 5:25“And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.”
Genesis 2:18“Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.”
Exodus 20:12“And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.”
Ecclesiastes 4:12“And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.”
Mark 12:30“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
John 15:13
Common questions
What does Genesis 2:24 mean?
In the King James Version, Genesis 2:24 reads: "Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh." The verse speaks to marriage, intimacy, and love. To read it well, take it in the flow of Genesis 2 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Genesis 2:24 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh." is Genesis 2:24 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Genesis chapter 2.
What are some related Bible verses to Genesis 2:24?
Verses that sit beside Genesis 2:24 include Ephesians 5:25, Genesis 2:18, and Exodus 20:12. Reading them alongside Genesis 2:24 deepens the theme of marriage.
How can I pray with Genesis 2:24?
Read Genesis 2:24 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.