The Biblical concept of marriage is that of a lifelong relationship between one man and one woman. There was no religious ceremony, priests, or clergyman that officiated the marriage. The bridegroom took the bride to his house and the matter was made public. Marriages were registered and an official community record. In marriage, husband and wife combine to form one perfect human being.
Scriptures teach the unity of husband and wife.
Love, honor, and cherish is the husband's duty while helping, reverent subjection, and meekness is the wife's duty. Submission and subjection do not depreciate or demote a woman's abilities. The views of wives were respected and accepted in the Scriptures. Marriage, among anything else, is based on love. It is used to show the close attachment between parents and children, close friendships, and relationships by marriage.