What does Hebrews 13 say about marriage and the marriage bed?

Hebrews 13 teaches that marriage is honorable in all, and the marriage bed is undefiled. This affirms marriage as good and pure, not something to be rejected. It aligns with Genesis, where marriage was for replenishing the earth, having children, and enjoying the marriage relationship, rather than being taboo.

Les explains that Hebrews 13 must be put together with Paul's statement in 1 Corinthians chapter 7, because Paul is not anti-marriage. Hebrews 13 says marriage is honorable in all and the marriage bed is undefiled. Les contrasts this with Victorianism, which made sex a dirty word, almost taboo except for child bearing. God's original intent in Genesis was that couples replenish the earth, have children, and enjoy the marriage relationship.

Hebrews 13:4

Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.

What does the Bible say about the marriage bed?

Scripture says the marriage bed is undefiled, and God calls it honorable in all. Jesus and God put their stamp of approval on the marriage relationship, beginning in the Garden. Under God's restraints, marital intimacy is normal and is what God has given, not something to be rejected.