Ephesians verses 5:19 6:9



Ephesians verses 5:19 6:9

Introduction

There is a tension between equality and female submission permeating parenesis marriage in Ephesians 5:21-33. This article seeks to understand the subject in light of the story of creation and fall in Genesis 1-3 as well as in other passages correlated. Also analyzed is the dual relationship between Christ and the church, and between husband and wife in their nuances and developments along the parenesis conjugal. Investigating the particulars Christological, stereological and ecclesiological the proposed text and the figure of marriage is often used in Scripture to represent the relationship between God and his people. In the Old Testament, God is the husband and the people of Israel, the woman. In the New Testament, Christ is the bridegroom and the church, the bride. To understand the richness of this symbol, we will give more importance to obedience in the day-to-day.

Discussion

Marriage Customs of the Bible Season

Consequently, considering some other biblical passages, observe some historical information about marriage customs in biblical times. The wedding process involved several steps, including: The betrothal. The first official step to marriage was a commitment by the couple (often arranged by parents) in which they promised each other. Thus Mary was betrothed to Joseph (Matthew 1:18). Gifts were given to the bride and her family by the groom or his family (see Genesis 24:52-53). This practice is similar to the payment of dowry in some countries to the present day. Jacob served his father for seven years to marry Rachel (Genesis 29:18-20).

A Timeout preceded the wedding, during this time, it was important to maintain the purity and the bride to prepare for her husband. Otherwise, they could break the relationship without completing the process of marriage (see Matthew 1:18-19). The Wedding or Wedding Feast began when the groom arrived at the bride's house to take her home. The bride waited his arrival, wearing special clothing and jewelry, and was accompanied by maidens and other guests. The party of the wedding typically lasted one week (see Genesis 29:21-23,27; Judges 14:17; Matthew 25:1-13). From the wedding, the two, now one flesh, they would live together.

Consider these steps in relation to biblical symbolism.

The Marriage of Christ and the Church Podemos relate biblical language with the phases of marriage mentioned above. Jesus came into the world and made ??great promises to the people. We also promise to be faithful to him when we are converted to the Lord. Thus, both Christ and his people assume the commitment of betrothal. Likewise the groom gave things of value to the bride and her family, Jesus paid a very high value to marry the church. He purchased the church with His own blood (Acts 20:28). "Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her" (Ephesians 5:25).

Our current situation and describes himself as a wait interval. Even if you have already entered into communion with the Lord, we have not been brought to eternal dwelling in his presence. For this reason, several passages in the ...