Topical Encyclopedia The Bible presents numerous examples of virtuous women who are held in high esteem, serving as models of faith, strength, and integrity. These women are celebrated for their godly character, wisdom, and the positive impact they have on their families and communities.Proverbs 31 Woman The quintessential example of a virtuous woman is found in Proverbs 31:10-31. This passage describes a woman of noble character whose worth is "far more than rubies" (Proverbs 31:10). She is depicted as industrious, wise, and compassionate, managing her household with diligence and care. Her husband and children praise her, and her works bring her honor at the city gates. The passage concludes with the affirmation, "Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised" (Proverbs 31:30). Ruth Ruth, a Moabite woman, is another exemplary figure of virtue. Her account is recounted in the Book of Ruth, where she is celebrated for her loyalty, kindness, and faith. After the death of her husband, Ruth chooses to stay with her mother-in-law, Naomi, declaring, "Where you go, I will go, and where you stay, I will stay. Your people will be my people, and your God will be my God" (Ruth 1:16). Her dedication and hard work in the fields of Boaz, a relative of Naomi, eventually lead to her becoming his wife and the great-grandmother of King David. Esther Esther, a Jewish queen of Persia, is renowned for her courage and wisdom. Her account is told in the Book of Esther, where she risks her life to save her people from annihilation. Esther's bravery and strategic thinking are evident when she approaches King Xerxes without being summoned, a bold move that could have resulted in her death. Her actions lead to the deliverance of the Jews, and she is celebrated during the festival of Purim. Mary, Mother of Jesus Mary, the mother of Jesus, is revered for her obedience and faith. Chosen by God to bear the Savior, she responds to the angel Gabriel's announcement with humility and trust, saying, "I am the Lord’s servant. May it happen to me according to your word" (Luke 1:38). Her song of praise, known as the Magnificat (Luke 1:46-55), reflects her deep faith and understanding of God's promises. Deborah Deborah, a prophetess and judge of Israel, is noted for her leadership and wisdom. In Judges 4-5, she leads Israel to victory against the Canaanite army, demonstrating her role as a strong and capable leader. Her song of victory in Judges 5 celebrates God's deliverance and highlights her significant contribution to Israel's history. Hannah Hannah, the mother of Samuel, is remembered for her fervent prayer and dedication to God. In 1 Samuel 1, she prays earnestly for a child, and God answers her plea. In gratitude, she dedicates her son Samuel to the Lord's service. Her prayer of thanksgiving in 1 Samuel 2:1-10 is a profound expression of faith and devotion. These women, among others in the Bible, exemplify virtues that are highly esteemed in Scripture. Their accounts continue to inspire and instruct believers in the pursuit of godly character and faithful living. Nave's Topical Index Ruth 3:11And now, my daughter, fear not; I will do to you all that you require: for all the city of my people does know that you are a virtuous woman. Nave's Topical Index Proverbs 31:10-30 Library Extracts No. vi. Christian Morals. Part iii. What Carey did for Literature and for Humanity The Mother of Xerxes. Footnotes Funeral Oration on the Great S. Basil, Bishop of C??sarea in ... The Society of Friends, or Quakers. Church Fabrics and Services. The Order of Thought which Surrounded the Development of Jesus. Conclusion --Repent Ye, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at Hand. 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Should a woman be President? | GotQuestions.org What roles can women fill in ministry? | GotQuestions.org Women: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Women are Courteous to Strangers Women are Tender to Her offspring Women of the Body (Ekklesia) of Christ Women: A Persian Queen Sat on a Throne Beside Her King Women: Active in Instigating to Iniquity Women: As Prophets: Philip's Four Unmarried Daughters Women: Athaliah, in Destroying the Royal Household and Usurping the Throne Women: Bath-Sheba, in Her Adultery, in Becoming the Wife of Her Husband's Murderer Women: Consecrated Jewels to Tabernacle Women: Converted by Preaching of Paul Women: Could not Marry Without the Consent of Parents Women: Deborah, a Judge, Prophetess, and Military Leader Women: Delilah, in Her Conspiracy Against Samson Women: Difference in Ceremonies Made Between Male and Female Children Women: Dinah, in Her Fornication Women: Eve, in Yielding to Temptation and Seducing Her Husband Women: Fall of, and Curse Upon Women: First to Whom the Risen Lord Appeared Women: Fond of Self-Indulgence Women: Forbidden to Wear Men's Costume Women: Gomer, the Adulterous Wife of Hosea Women: had Separate Apartments in Dwellings Women: Haman's Wife, in Advising Him to Hang Mordecai Women: Hannah, the Mother of Samuel Women: Help in Defensive Operations Women: Herodias, in Her Incestuous Marriage With Herod Antipas Women: Herodius, by Indirectly Causing John the Baptist to be Decapitated Women: Jezebel, in Her Conspiracy Against Naboth, to Cheat Him out of his Vineyard Women: Jezebel, in Her Evil Counsels To, and Influence Over, Ahab Women: Jezebel, in Her Persecution and Destruction of the Prophets of the Lord Women: Jezebel, in Her Persecution of Elijah Women: Job's Wife, in Suggesting to Him That he Curse God and Die Women: Leah, in Her Imitation of Rachel in the Matter of Children Women: Lot's Wife, in Her Rebellion Against Her Situation, and Against the Destruction of Sodom Women: Michal, in Her Derision of David's Religious Zeal Women: Miriam, in Her Sedition With Aaron Against Moses Women: Not to be Given in Marriage Was Considered a Calamity Women: Patriotic: The Women of Israel Women: Patriotic: The Women of the Philistines Women: Peninnah, the Wife of Elkanah, in Her Jealous Taunting of Hannah Women: Potiphar's Wife, in Her Lascivious Lust and Slander Against Joseph Women: Property Rights of in Inheritance Women: Property Rights of To Sell Real Estate Women: Punishment for Seducing, when not Betrothed Women: Punishment to be Inflicted Upon Men for Seducing, when Betrothed Women: Purifications of After Childbirth Women: Purifications of After Menstruation Women: Rachel, in Her Jealousy of Leah Women: Rachel, in Stealing Images Women: Religious Privileges of, Among Early Christians Women: Required to Attend to the Reading of the Law of Moses Women: Rules for Dress of Christian Women: Sapphira, in Her Blasphemous Falsehood Women: Sarah, in Her Jealousy and Malice Toward Hagar Women: Silly, and Easily Led Into Error Women: Social Status of in Persia Women: Social Status of in Roman Customs Women: Sold for Husband's Debts Women: Solomon's Wives, in Their Idolatrous and Wicked Influence Over Solomon Women: Symbolical of Wickedness Women: Tended Flocks and Herds Women: The Cannibalistic Mothers of Samaria Women: The Daughters of Lot, in Their Incestuous Lust Women: The Midianite Woman in the Camp of Israel, Taken in Adultery Women: The Philippian Christians Women: The Shunammite Woman, Who Gave Hospitality to Elisha Women: The Sodomites of the Southern Kingdom (Judah) Women: The Widow Who Put Her Two Mite (Small Coins, Greek: Leptas) Into the Treasury Women: The Woman Caught in the Act of Adultery and Brought to Jesus in the Temple Women: Took Part in Ancient Worship Women: Treated With Cruelty in War Women: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Women: Virtuous, Held in High Estimation Women: Wicked: Commits Forgery Women: Wicked: Full of Deceit and Licentiousness Women: Wicked: Silly and Wayward Women: Wicked: Zeal of, in Licentious Practices of Idolatry Women: Widow of Zarephath, Who Fed Elijah During the Famine Women: Worshiped in Separate Compartments Women: Zealous in Promoting Superstition and Idolatry Women: Zipporah, in Her Persecution of Moses on Account of his Religious Obligations Related Terms Women-servants (21 Occurrences) |
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