Jump to: Topical • Smith's • ISBE • Webster's • Concordance • Thesaurus • Greek • Hebrew • Library • Subtopics • Terms Topical Encyclopedia Creation and Role in GenesisWomen hold a significant place in the biblical narrative, beginning with the creation account in Genesis. According to Genesis 1:27 , "So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them." This verse establishes the equality of men and women in terms of their creation in the image of God. In Genesis 2, the creation of woman is detailed further, where Eve is formed from Adam's rib to be a "helper suitable for him" (Genesis 2:18). This term "helper" (Hebrew: ezer) does not imply inferiority but rather denotes a complementary partnership. Women in the Old Testament Throughout the Old Testament, women play crucial roles in the unfolding of God's plan. Figures such as Sarah, Rebekah, Rachel, and Leah are pivotal in the Abrahamic lineage. Deborah, a prophetess and judge, is noted for her leadership and wisdom (Judges 4-5). Ruth, a Moabite woman, exemplifies loyalty and faith, becoming the great-grandmother of King David (Ruth 1-4). Esther, through her courage, saves her people from destruction (Esther 1-10). The Proverbs 31 woman is often highlighted as an ideal of virtue and industriousness. Proverbs 31:30 states, "Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised." Women in the New Testament In the New Testament, women continue to play vital roles in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ and the early church. Mary, the mother of Jesus, is honored for her obedience and faith (Luke 1:26-38). Mary Magdalene is among the first to witness the resurrected Christ (John 20:11-18). Women such as Martha and Mary of Bethany are depicted as close followers of Jesus (Luke 10:38-42). The Apostle Paul acknowledges the contributions of women in the early church. In Romans 16, he commends Phoebe, a deaconess, and other women like Priscilla, who worked alongside her husband Aquila in teaching and spreading the Gospel (Romans 16:1-4). Teachings on Women The New Testament contains teachings on the roles and conduct of women within the church and family. In Ephesians 5:22-24 , Paul writes, "Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, His body, of which He is the Savior." This passage, along with others like 1 Timothy 2:11-12, has been the subject of much discussion regarding the roles of women in church leadership and family dynamics. Spiritual Equality Despite differing roles, the New Testament emphasizes the spiritual equality of men and women in Christ. Galatians 3:28 declares, "There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus." This verse underscores the unity and equal value of all believers in the body of Christ. Conclusion The Bible presents a multifaceted view of women, recognizing their essential roles in God's redemptive history and affirming their worth and dignity as image-bearers of God. Topical Bible Verses Galatians 3:28There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for you are all one in Christ Jesus. Topicalbible.org Acts 10:34 Titus 2:3-5 Judges 4:4-5 Exodus 15:20 Romans 16:1 Luke 2:36-38 1 Timothy 2:12 1 Timothy 2:11-12 1 Corinthians 14:34-35 Smith's Bible Dictionary WomenThe position of women in the Hebrew commonwealth contrasts favorably with that which in the present day is assigned to them generally in eastern countries. The most salient point of contrast in the usages of ancient as compared with modern Oriental society was the large amount of liberty enjoyed by women. Instead of being immured in a harem, or appearing in public with the face covered. The wives and maidens of ancient times mingled freely and openly with the other sex in the duties and amenities of ordinary life. Rebekah travelled on a camel with her face unveiled until she came into the presence of her affianced. (Genesis 24:64,65) Jacob saluted Rachel with a kiss in the presence of the shepherds. (Genesis 29:11) Women played no inconsiderable part in public celebrations (Exodus 15:20,21; Judges 11:34) The odes of Deborah, Judg 5, and of Hannah, (1 Samuel 2:1) etc., exhibit a degree of intellectual cultivation which is in itself a proof of the position of the sex in that period. Women also occasionally held public office, particularly that of prophetess or inspired teacher. (Exodus 15:20; Judges 4:4; 2 Kings 22:14; Nehemiah 6:14; Luke 2:36) The management of household affairs devolved mainly on the women. The value of a virtuous and active housewife forms a frequent topic in the book of Proverbs. ch. (Proverbs 11:16; 12:4; 14:1; 31:10) etc. Her influence was of course proportionably great. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 1. (n.) Plural of Woman.International Standard Bible Encyclopedia YOUNG; MEN, YOUNG WOMENyung, (bachur, na`ar; neanias, neaniskos): "Young man" is generally in the Old Testament the translation of bachur, from bachar, "to prove," "to choose," and of na`ar (literally, "boy," but used sometimes also of a girl). The former term denotes a young man, no longer a mere youth, but liable to military service (Deuteronomy 32:25 Judges 14:10 1 Samuel 8:16 2 Kings 8:12, etc.). In Numbers 11:28, the King James Version "Joshua.... the servant of Moses, one of his young men" (bechurim), the Revised Version (British and American) renders "one of his chosen men," margin "from his youth." Na`ar is frequently used (singular and plural) of soldiers (1 Samuel 14:1, 6; 1 Samuel 21:4; 1 Samuel 25:5, 8, 9 2 Samuel 1:5, 6, 15, etc.). Abraham's "young men" (ne`arim) were "trained servants," "trained men," warriors (Genesis 14:24; compare 14:14 the Revised Version (British and American)). The word is often in the Old Testament translated "servant": thus in the Revised Version (British and American) for the King James Version "young man," "young men" (Genesis 18:7 2 Kings 4:22 1 Kings 20:14, the Revised Version margin). In the New Testament, the ordinary words for "young man" are neanias (Acts 7:58; Acts 20:9; Acts 23:17, 18, 22) and neaniskos (Matthew 19:20, 22 Mark 14:51, etc.). "Young men" in Acts 5:6 is neoteroi, comparative of neos, "young," recent; the feminine of the latter word is "young women" in Titus 2:4, and neoterai is "younger women" (the Revised Version (British and American) "widows") in 1 Timothy 5:14. In both the Old Testament and the New Testament young men are earnestly exhorted to wisdom and sober-mindedness (Proverbs 1:8, 9 Ecclesiastes 11:9; Ecclesiastes 12:1, 13, 14 Titus 2:6, "discreet"; compare The Wisdom of Solomon 9:11), etc. Greek 1126. graodes -- characteristic of old women, anile ... characteristic of old women, anile. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: graodes Phonetic Spelling: (grah-o'-dace) Short Definition: belonging to old women ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1126.htm - 6k 3137. Maria -- Mary, the name of several Christian women 4677. Sousanna -- "lily," Susanna, one of the women accompanying ... 4245. presbuteros -- elder 4247. presbutis -- an aged woman 3062. loipos -- the rest, the remaining 3501b. neos, neoteros -- young, new 243. allos -- other, another 1401. doulos -- a slave 2351. thorubos -- an uproar Strong's Hebrew 8559. Tamar -- daughter-in-law of Judah, also two Israelite women ...... daughter-in-law of Judah, also two Israelite women, also a place South of the Dead Sea. ... women, also a place S. of the Dead Sea NASB Word Usage Tamar (25). Tamar. ... /hebrew/8559.htm - 6k 5711. Adah -- two non-Isr. women 4435. Milkah -- two Israelite women 5961. alamoth -- (soprano voices of) young women 293. Achinoam -- "my brother is delight," two Israelite women 26. Abigayil -- "my father is joy," two Israelite women 8019b. Shelomith -- the name of two Israelite women 1683. Deborah -- two Israelite women 5806. Azubah -- two Israelite women 1067. bekirah -- first-born (always of women) Library On the Apparel of Women Women of Early Christianity The Ministry of Women Whether the Adornment of Women is Devoid of Mortal Sin? Vindication of Christian Women. Commandments to Women. Women Adorned with Good Work Some Impudent Women English Women. July 5. Chel. The Court of the Women. Thesaurus Women (328 Occurrences)... 2. (n.) pl. of Woman. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. YOUNG; MEN, YOUNG WOMEN. ... WL Walker. Multi-Version Concordance Women (328 Occurrences). ... /w/women.htm - 39k Women-servants (21 Occurrences) Women's (9 Occurrences) Bond-women (3 Occurrences) Women-children (1 Occurrence) Women-concubines (1 Occurrence) Singing-women (3 Occurrences) Servant-women (2 Occurrences) Zimri (16 Occurrences) Vashti (10 Occurrences) Resources What does the Bible say about women pastors? | GotQuestions.orgDo women have to remain silent in church? | GotQuestions.org Are men and women equal in God's eyes? | GotQuestions.org Women: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Women (328 Occurrences)Matthew 11:11 Matthew 14:21 Matthew 15:38 Matthew 21:31 Matthew 21:32 Matthew 22:30 Matthew 24:19 Matthew 24:41 Matthew 27:55 Matthew 28:5 Mark 12:25 Mark 13:17 Mark 15:40 Mark 15:41 Mark 16:8 Luke 1:28 Luke 1:42 Luke 7:28 Luke 8:2 Luke 8:3 Luke 11:27 Luke 12:45 Luke 15:30 Luke 17:35 Luke 20:34 Luke 20:35 Luke 21:23 Luke 23:27 Luke 23:29 Luke 23:49 Luke 23:55 Luke 24:1 Luke 24:5 Luke 24:10 Luke 24:11 Luke 24:22 Luke 24:24 John 8:5 John 11:19 Acts 1:14 Acts 2:18 Acts 5:14 Acts 8:3 Acts 8:12 Acts 9:2 Acts 9:39 Acts 13:50 Acts 16:13 Acts 17:4 Acts 17:12 Acts 21:5 Acts 22:4 Romans 1:26 Romans 1:27 Romans 16:12 1 Corinthians 1:2 1 Corinthians 6:9 1 Corinthians 7:8 1 Corinthians 7:25 1 Corinthians 14:34 1 Corinthians 14:35 Galatians 4:24 Ephesians 5:22 Ephesians 5:24 Philippians 4:3 Philippians 4:15 Colossians 3:18 1 Timothy 1:10 1 Timothy 2:10 1 Timothy 2:15 1 Timothy 3:11 1 Timothy 4:7 1 Timothy 5:2 1 Timothy 5:14 2 Timothy 3:6 Titus 2:3 Titus 2:4 Hebrews 11:35 James 1:27 James 4:4 1 Peter 3:1 1 Peter 3:5 Revelation 9:8 Revelation 14:4 Revelation 17:5 Genesis 4:19 Genesis 6:2 Genesis 14:16 Genesis 18:11 Genesis 18:12 Genesis 20:18 Genesis 24:11 Genesis 24:61 Genesis 25:6 Genesis 27:46 Genesis 28:1 Genesis 28:6 Genesis 28:8 Genesis 30:13 Genesis 31:35 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) |