The biblical view of marriage

[celestial]

I was recently researching a word I found in the bible and was sort of shocked when I found a reference to an 'alliance' (of marriage) between men.

What do you think?

Strong's H1285 - bĕriyth (covenant)

Outline of Biblical Usage
1) covenant, alliance, pledge
a) between men

1. treaty, alliance, league (man to man)
   
2. constitution, ordinance (monarch to subjects)
   
3. agreement, pledge (man to man)
   
4. alliance (of friendship)
   
5. alliance (of marriage)
   

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