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What Does the Bible Say About Interracial Marriage?

Scripture reveals that God's design for marriage transcends racial and ethnic boundaries.

Scripture on Interracial Marriage

Genesis 2:24 Old Testament
"That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh."
Ruth 1:4 Old Testament
"They married Moabite women, one named Orpah and the other Ruth."
Acts 17:26 New Testament
"From one man he made all the nations, that they should inhabit the whole earth."
1 Corinthians 7:39 New Testament
"A woman is bound to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is free to marry anyone she wishes, but he must belong to the Lord."
Revelation 7:9 New Testament
"After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb."
The Bottom Line
As image-bearers of the same God, all people are equal in Christ and free to marry across cultural lines.
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Reach out to someone of a different ethnic background and get to know them better, beyond surface-level differences.

Prayer

Jesus prayed that we would be one, just as He and the Father are one (John 17:21).

Heavenly Father, thank you for creating all people in your image. Forgive us for the ways we've divided ourselves along racial lines. Open our eyes to see each person as you see them — as beloved, equal, and worthy of the same love you have shown us in Christ. Give us courage to build relationships across cultural boundaries, that your church may reflect the glorious diversity of your kingdom. In Jesus' name, Amen.

📚 Read the book of Acts to see how the early church welcomed believers from all backgrounds into one family.

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