Monogamy

The practice of having and remaining faithful to only one marriage partner at one time. It is set out as God’s ideal for human relationships; an ideal demonstrated in the use of the marriage bond to portray the relationship between God and his people.

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Monogamy as God’s original intention for marriage Ge 2:22–24 See also Mal 2:15; Mt 19:4–6; Eph 5:31 Monogamy is shown in God’s relationship with his people God’s marriage with Israel Eze 16:8 See also Is 54:5–8; Je 2:2–3; Ho 2:16–20; Ho 3:1; Eph 5:32–33 God’s exclusive commitment to Israel Dt 14:2; Am…