Genesis 2:24 – Learn Chinese Bible

因此，人要離開父母，與妻子結合，二人成為一體。

Therefore, a man shall leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.

Chinese Character	Pinyin	Meaning	Grammar Role
因此	yīn cǐ	Therefore	Conjunction
人	rén	Man, person	Noun
要	yào	Shall, want to	Auxiliary verb
離開 / 离开	lí kāi	To leave	Verb
父母	fù mǔ	Father and mother	Noun
與 / 与	yǔ	With	Preposition
妻子	qī zǐ	Wife	Noun
結合 / 结合	jié hé	To unite, to join	Verb
二人	èr rén	Two people	Noun
成為 / 成为	chéng wéi	To become	Verb
一體 / 一体	yī tǐ	One flesh, one entity	Noun

Sentence Structure:

因此，人要離開父母 (Yīn cǐ, rén yào lí kāi fù mǔ): States the reason and action of a man leaving his parents.
與妻子結合 (Yǔ qī zǐ jié hé): Describes the union with his wife.
二人成為一體 (Èr rén chéng wéi yī tǐ): Expresses the result of the union, becoming one entity.

Key Grammar Points:

因此 (yīn cǐ): A conjunction indicating cause and effect, meaning “therefore.”
離開 / 离开 (lí kāi): A verb meaning “to leave” or “to depart.”
成為 / 成为 (chéng wéi): A verb meaning “to become,” indicating a transformation.

Tone Practice:

Key Characters:

離開 / 离开 (lí kāi): Represents leaving or departing, indicating separation from family ties.
結合 / 结合 (jié hé): Means “to unite” or “to join,” symbolizing the forming of a new family unit.
一體 / 一体 (yī tǐ): Signifies unity and becoming one entity, reflecting the deep bond of marriage.

Family and Independence: In Hebrew culture, leaving one’s parents reflects the formation of a new household. Similarly, in Chinese culture, filial relationships evolve when individuals marry, balancing loyalty to parents with responsibilities to a spouse.
Marriage as Unity: The concept of two becoming one flesh mirrors Confucian ideals of harmony and unity within marriage.
Relational Priorities: The transition from parental dependence to marital partnership reflects both cultural and religious views on responsibility and commitment.

離開 / 离开 (lí kāi): Imagine a person walking away from a house, symbolizing independence.
結合 / 结合 (jié hé): Visualize two puzzle pieces coming together to form a perfect match.
一體 / 一体 (yī tǐ): Picture two intertwined circles becoming one, representing unity and oneness.

Comparison with Hebrew:
- יַֽעֲזָב־אִ֔ישׁ אֶת־אָבִ֖יו וְאֶת־אִמֹּ֑ו (Ya’azov Ish Et Aviv VeEt Imo): → 人要離開父母 (Rén yào lí kāi fù mǔ): Both describe a man leaving his parents.
- וְדָבַ֣ק בְּאִשְׁתֹּ֔ו (VeDavaq BeIshto): → 與妻子結合 (Yǔ qī zǐ jié hé): Both indicate being joined to one’s wife.
- וְהָי֖וּ לְבָשָׂ֥ר אֶחָֽד (VeHayu LeBasar Echad): → 二人成為一體 (Èr rén chéng wéi yī tǐ): Both express the concept of becoming one flesh.
Comparison with English:
- “A man shall leave his father and mother” matches 人要離開父母 (Rén yào lí kāi fù mǔ): Both indicate leaving parental ties.
- “And be united to his wife” corresponds to 與妻子結合 (Yǔ qī zǐ jié hé): Both describe the marital union.
- “And they shall become one flesh” aligns with 二人成為一體 (Èr rén chéng wéi yī tǐ): Both reflect the intimate unity of marriage.
Comparison with Chinese Cultural Concepts:
- Filial and Marital Balance: The verse highlights the shift from filial obligations to marital responsibilities, a theme central to Confucian teachings.
- Harmony in Marriage: Becoming “one flesh” aligns with Chinese views of marriage as a harmonious union of two complementary parts.