Man is prior to the woman. (1 Cor 11:8; 1 Tim 2:13)
The sexes are complementary. (helper fit = helper opposite of/corresponding to)
searching for on in other animals but not found. Only Eve made of “same stuff.”
Marriage is an (1) exclusive “leaves”, (2) permanent “cleaves” (3) divinely blessed union “one flesh”.
Marriage provides a unique context for genuine love to flourish. “naked and not ashamed...” (broken by the fall… made available through faith in Christ.)