The Biblical Perspective on the Helpmeet in Marriage
The Biblical Perspective on the Helpmeet in Marriage

Summary/Abstract: This article concentrates on the classical text of Genesis 2, 18-24 which describes the institution of marriage, from the Christian perspective. It is stated that this passage brings some arguments for supporting the so called, traditional family, which is under attack today. He seeks to demonstrate, based on the biblical text, that traditional marriage is described as part of the created order. Keeping in mind that in present there is an intense discussion concerning the equality between humans and animals, the author discusses the relationship between humans and animals, presented in the same narrative. The way it is organized the narrative of human’s creation and animal creation, may help in explaining the similarities and differences between the two passages. It is discussed also the significance of the woman as “the helper” for man, underlying that the helpmeet comes from Adam’s body. Then it is reminded the roles which the helper plays in marriage, and the so called circle of marriage: cleaving and fusion in marriage, demonstrated by the resulting children. All of this ideas were taken as arguments in support of the biblical concept of helpmeet in marriage.

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