In the biblical context, the role and responsibilities of a husband are deeply rooted in the teachings of Scripture, reflecting both spiritual and practical dimensions of marital life. The concept of a husband is first introduced in the creation narrative, where God establishes the institution of marriage.

Creation and Purpose

The role of the husband is first seen in Genesis, where God creates Adam and then Eve as a suitable helper for him. Genesis 2:24 states, "For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh." This verse underscores the unity and partnership intended in marriage, with the husband playing a central role in this divine institution.

Leadership and Love

The New Testament further elaborates on the husband's role, particularly in the writings of the Apostle Paul. Ephesians 5:25-28 instructs, "Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her to sanctify her, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, and to present her to Himself as a glorious church, without stain or wrinkle or any such blemish, but holy and blameless. In the same way, husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself."

This passage highlights the sacrificial love a husband is to have for his wife, mirroring Christ's love for the church. The husband's leadership is characterized by selflessness, care, and a commitment to the spiritual and emotional well-being of his wife.

Provision and Protection

The husband is also seen as a provider and protector within the family unit. 1 Timothy 5:8 emphasizes the importance of provision: "If anyone does not provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever." This verse underscores the husband's responsibility to ensure the physical and material needs of his family are met.

Authority and Responsibility

While the husband is given a position of authority within the family, this authority is to be exercised with humility and a servant's heart. Colossians 3:19 advises, "Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them." This instruction serves as a reminder that authority should not lead to harshness or domination but should be exercised with love and respect.

Mutual Respect and Honor

The relationship between husband and wife is also marked by mutual respect and honor. 1 Peter 3:7 states, "Husbands, in the same way, treat your wives with consideration as a delicate vessel, and with honor as fellow heirs of the gracious gift of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered." This verse calls husbands to honor their wives, recognizing their equal standing before God and the importance of maintaining a harmonious relationship.

Conclusion

The biblical portrayal of a husband encompasses leadership, love, provision, protection, and mutual respect. These elements are integral to fulfilling the God-given role within the marriage covenant, reflecting the divine order and purpose established from the beginning of creation.HUSBAND'S BROTHER

(yabham, "brother-in-law"; epigambreuo; Late Latin levir): He was required (Deuteronomy 25:5-10 Matthew 22:24) "to perform the duty of a husband's brother" (yibbemah); that is, if his brother, living with him on the paternal estate, died without male issue, he should take the widow to wife, and "raise up seed unto his brother," the firstborn of the new marriage inheriting the deceased brother's estate. Refusal of the duty was possible, but entailed public ceremonial disgrace and lasting reproach. This provision for a specific case modified the general law which forbade the marriage of a sister-in-law (Leviticus 18:16, 18). It was a patriarchal custom (Genesis 38; Judah and Tamar), and is alluded to in Ruth 1:11-13. A related custom is found in Ruth 4:1, Boaz playing; however, the part, not of levir ("brother-in-law"), but of go`el ("redeemer"). It was at least theoretically in force in our Lord's time (Matthew 22:23-28; the question of the Sadducees concerning the resurrection). For the origin and object of this custom see FAMILY; MARRIAGE.

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2993. yabam -- husband's brother
... 2992, 2993. yabam. 2994 . husband's brother. Transliteration: yabam Phonetic
Spelling: (yaw-bawm') Short Definition: brother. ... husband's brother. From (the orig ...
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2992. yabam -- to perform the duty of a husband's brother
... 2991, 2992. yabam. 2993 . to perform the duty of a husband's brother.
Transliteration: yabam Phonetic Spelling: (yaw-bam') Short Definition: brother. ...
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2545. chamoth -- husband's mother
... 2544, 2545. chamoth. 2546 . husband's mother. Transliteration: chamoth Phonetic
Spelling: (kham-oth') Short Definition: mother-in-law. Word Origin fem. ...
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2524. cham -- husband's father
... 2523, 2524. cham. 2525 . husband's father. Transliteration: cham Phonetic
Spelling: (khawm) Short Definition: father-in-law. Word ...
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2537. Chamutal -- perhaps "my husband's father is the dew," mother ...
... perhaps "my husband's father is the dew," mother of two kings of Judah. Transliteration:
Chamutal Phonetic Spelling: (kham-oo-tal') Short Definition: Hamutal. ...
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376. ish -- man
... 3), expert (1), farming* (1), father* (1), fellow (3), fellows (2), friend* (1),
friends* (1), high* (1), himself (1), hunter* (1), husband (65), husband's (1 ...
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Whether Affinity is a Cause of Affinity?
... Porro duorum) that "the wives of two cousins are forbidden to marry, one after the
other, the same husband." But this is only on account of affinity being ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether affinity is a cause.htm

Whether a Sacred Order Cannot Supervene to Matrimony?
... Therefore if the husband be ordained without his wife's consent, she will be bound
to remain continent against her will, since she cannot marry another man ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether a sacred order cannot.htm

Whether one who is under Another's Power Can Give Alms?
... Therefore those who are in another's power can give alms. Objection 2: Further,
a wife is under her husband's power (Gn.3:16). But ...
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Whether Husband and Wife Can Take a Vow Contrary to the Marriage ...
... OF THE THINGS ANNEXED TO MARRIAGE, AND FIRST OF THE PAYMENT OF THE MARRIAGE DEBT
(TEN ARTICLES) Whether husband and wife can take a vow contrary to the ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether husband and wife can.htm

Simeon's "Sign that Should be Contradicted," Applied to the ...
... For "she bare," because she produced offspring of her own flesh and "yet she did
not bear," since she produced Him not from a husband's seed; she was "a virgin ...
/.../tertullian/ on the flesh of christ/chapter xxiii simeons sign that should.htm

Whether a Person Contracts Affinity through the Marriage of a ...
... For "the cause of a thing being so is yet more so." Now the wife is not connected
with her husband's kindred except by reason of the husband. ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether a person contracts affinity.htm

Whether Affinity is an Impediment to Marriage?
... Objection 2: Further, by marriage the wife becomes a possession of the husband.
Now the husband's kindred inherit his possessions after his death. ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether affinity is an impediment.htm

Mrs. Hsi's Second Gift
... During her husband's lifetime she had been eager to learn all she could, and
had with difficulty mastered some of the Chinese characters. ...
/.../cable/the fulfilment of a dream of pastor hsis/chapter ix mrs hsis second.htm

Whether it is against the Natural Law to have a Concubine?
... Now the wife has power of her husband's body (1:Cor.7:4). Therefore if his wife
be willing, the husband can have intercourse with another woman without sin. ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether it is against the 2.htm

Portrait of a Matron
... for her price is far above rubies.11. The heart of her husband doth safely
trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.12. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture g/portrait of a matron.htm

Tamar (28 Occurrences)
... Some suppose this was "Tadmor" (qv). (2.) The daughter-in-law of Judah, to whose
eldest son, Er, she was married (Genesis 38:6). After her husband's death, she ...
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Brother-in-law (5 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) The brother of one's husband or wife; also, the husband
of one's sister; sometimes, the husband of one's wife's sister. Int. ...
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Fulfill (80 Occurrences)
... 1 Corinthians 7:3 Let the husband render to his wife the affection owed her,
and likewise also the wife to her husband. (See NAS NIV). ...
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Brother's (46 Occurrences)
... The widow had no hereditary rights in her husband's property, but was considered
a part of the estate, and the surviving brother of the deceased was considered ...
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Marry (48 Occurrences)
... vt) To unite in wedlock or matrimony; to perform the ceremony of joining, as a man
and a woman, for life; to constitute (a man and a woman) husband and wife ...
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Duty (90 Occurrences)
... 1 Corinthians 7:3 Let the husband render to his wife the affection owed her,
and likewise also the wife to her husband. (See NAS NIV). ...
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Kin (18 Occurrences)
... brethren dwell together, and one of them die, and have no son, the wife of the dead
shall not be married without unto a stranger: her husband's brother shall ...
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Nabal (18 Occurrences)
... On her return she found her husband incapable from drunkenness of understanding
the state of matters, and not till the following day did she explain to him ...
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Refuseth (22 Occurrences)
... 25:7 And if the man like not to take his brother's wife, then let his brother's
wife go up to the gate unto the elders, and say, My husband's brother refuseth ...
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Refuses (21 Occurrences)
... 25:7 If the man doesn't want to take his brother's wife, then his brother's wife
shall go up to the gate to the elders, and say, "My husband's brother refuses ...
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