47 Bible Verses about Being A Woman Of God

But I want you to understand that Christ is the head (authority over) of every man, and man is the head of woman, and God is the head of Christ.

For as the woman originates from the man, so also man is born through the woman; and all things [whether male or female] originate from God [as their Creator].

for indeed man was not created for the sake of woman, but woman for the sake of man.

Nevertheless, woman is not independent of man, nor is man independent of woman.

If there is anything they want to learn [that is, if they have questions about anything being said or taught], they are to ask their own husbands at home; for it is improper for a woman to talk in church.

I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet [in the congregation].

For the husband is head of the wife, as Christ is head of the church, Himself being the Savior of the body.

Or if the person is a female, then your valuation shall be thirty shekels.

and his interests are divided. The unmarried woman or the virgin is concerned about the matters of the Lord, how to be holy and set apart both in body and in spirit; but a married woman is concerned about worldly things, how she may please her husband.

Therefore the woman ought to have a sign of authority on her head, for the sake of the angels [so as not to offend them].

“How then can man be justified and righteous with God?
Or how can he who is born of a woman be pure and clean?

For in this way in former times the holy women, who hoped in God, used to adorn themselves, being submissive to their own husbands and adapting themselves to them;

A man ought not have his head covered [during worship], since he is the image and [reflected] glory of God; but the woman is [the expression of] man’s glory.

but if a woman has long hair, it is her ornament and glory? For her long hair is given to her as a covering.

which I am still seeking but have not found. I have found one man among a thousand [who pleases God], but I have not found [such] a woman among all these [a thousand in my harem].

A woman must quietly receive instruction with all submissiveness.

And the rib which the Lord God had taken from the man He made (fashioned, formed) into a woman, and He brought her and presented her to the man.

Now the Lord God said, “It is not good (beneficial) for the man to be alone; I will make him a helper [one who balances him—a counterpart who is] suitable and complementary for him.”

If a woman does not cover her head, she should have her hair cut off; and if it is disgraceful for a woman to have her hair cut off or her head shaved, she should cover her head.

“Man, who is born of a woman,
Is short-lived and full of turmoil.

Judge for yourselves; is it proper for a woman to offer prayer to God [publicly] with her head uncovered?

He will have no regard for the gods of his fathers or for the desire of women, nor will he have regard for any other god, for he shall magnify himself above them all.

Rise up, you women who are carefree,
And hear my voice,
You confident and unsuspecting daughters!
Listen to what I am saying.

The woman answered, “I do not have a husband.” Jesus said to her, “You have correctly said, ‘I do not have a husband’;

“What is man, that he should be pure and clean,
Or he who is born of a woman, that he should be righteous and just?

And there a woman met him,
Dressed as a prostitute and sly and cunning of heart.

For Adam was formed first [by God from the earth], then Eve;

the women should be silent in the churches, for they are not authorized to speak, but are to take a subordinate place, as the Law says.

And if any [believing] woman has an unbelieving husband, and he consents to live with her, she must not leave him.

Charm and grace are deceptive, and [superficial] beauty is vain,
But a woman who fears the Lord [reverently worshiping, obeying, serving, and trusting Him with awe-filled respect], she shall be praised.

that the sons of God saw that the daughters of men were beautiful and desirable; and they took wives for themselves, whomever they chose and desired.

An excellent woman [one who is spiritual, capable, intelligent, and virtuous], who is he who can find her?
Her value is more precious than jewels and her worth is far above rubies or pearls.

Thus says the Lord of hosts,

“Consider and call for the mourning women to come;
Send for the wailing women to come.

More and more believers in the Lord, crowds of men and women, were constantly being added to their number,

And a Canaanite woman from that district came out and began to cry out [urgently], saying, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David (Messiah); my daughter is cruelly possessed by a demon.”

And the man said, “The woman whom You gave to be with me—she gave me [fruit] from the tree, and I ate it.”

And there was a woman who for eighteen years had had an illness caused by a spirit (demon). She was bent double, and could not straighten up at all.

Now hear the word of the Lord, O you women,
And let your ear hear the word of His mouth;
Teach your daughters a song of mourning,
And each one [teach] her neighbor a dirge.

“For the Lord has called you,
Like a wife who has been abandoned, grieved in spirit,
And like a wife [married] in her youth when she is [later] rejected and scorned,”
Says your God.

Then the women said to Naomi, “Blessed is the Lord who has not left you without a redeemer (grandson, as heir) today, and may his name become famous in Israel.

Now Abraham and Sarah were old, well advanced in years; she was past [the age of] childbearing.

for you have had five husbands, and the man you are now living with is not your husband. You have said this truthfully.”

O My people! Children are their oppressors,
And women rule over them.
O My people! Your leaders lead you astray
And confuse (destroy, swallow up) the direction of your paths.

But the two wings of the great eagle were given to the woman, so that she could fly into the wilderness to her place, where she was nourished for a time and times and half a time (three and one-half years), away from the presence of the serpent (Satan).

The Lord gives the command [to take Canaan];
The women who proclaim the good news are a great host (army);

Now one of the wives of a man of the sons of the prophets cried out to Elisha [for help], saying “Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that your servant [reverently] feared the Lord; but the creditor is coming to take my two sons to be his slaves [in payment for a loan].”

Then Jesus answered her, “Woman, your faith [your personal trust and confidence in My power] is great; it will be done for you as you wish.” And her daughter was healed from that moment.