30 Bible Verses about woman
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And indeed, man was not created for the woman's sake, but woman [was created] for man's sake.
For as the woman was created from man, so also the man is born from the woman. But everything comes from God.
Nevertheless, in [the fellowship of] the Lord, woman is not independent of man, nor is man independent of woman. [See Gal. 3:28].
But I want you to know that Christ is the [spiritual] head [i.e., authority] over every man; and the man is the [spiritual] head over the woman [Note: The Greek words for "woman" and "wife" are the same. "Wife" is obviously meant by the context]; and God is the head over Christ.
And if they want to find out about something, they should ask their own husbands at home [i.e., instead of asking someone else in the assembly and thereby suggesting insubordination to their husbands]. For it is a shame for a woman to speak in the assembly. [See verse 34].
But if a woman wears long hair, it is a glory to her, for her hair is given to her for a covering [i.e., in place of the cloth shawl].
[About then] a Samaritan woman came [to the well] to draw water. Jesus said to her, "[Please] give me a drink."
Now whose wife will she be in the resurrected state, since all seven of them were married to her?"
the women should remain quiet in the assemblies. For they are not permitted to speak [i.e., in a language supernaturally, or to prophesy], but they are to be in subjection [i.e., to male leaders. See I Tim. 2:11-12], as the law also says. [See Gen. 3:16?].
But I do not allow a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man [in the assembly], but she should remain quiet.
I now want to reply to the matters you people wrote me about. It is [a] good [idea] for a man not to get married. [Note: The words "to get married" here are "to touch" in the Greek and probably refer to sexual relations within marriage. This advice, not a prohibition, is further explained in verses 26-35].
Or what woman, who has ten silver coins [Note: These coins each amounted to about one day of a farm laborer's pay, or about $60-$84 in 1994], and if she loses one of them, would not light a lamp, sweep the house and search for it diligently until she finds it?
Then Jesus answered her, "O, woman, how great your faith is. May what you want be done for you." And her daughter was healed that very moment.
But the earth helped the woman by opening up its mouth and swallowing the torrent of water which the dragon had spewed out of his mouth.
[to] older women as [you would to] mothers; [to] the younger women as [you would to] your sisters, in a [morally] pure way.
Now among our people there were [these] seven brothers; the first one married and [later] died without having any children, leaving his widow to [marry] his brother.
So, if a woman does not cover her [physical] head [i.e., with sufficient hair or a cloth shawl], she might as well cut her hair off. But if it is a shame for a woman to cut her hair off or shave her head [See note on verse 5], then she should have her head covered [i.e., with hair or a shawl].
It will be too bad for those who are pregnant and who are nursing babies in those days.
so his interests are divided. However, the unmarried woman [Note: Possibly this refers to a widow, divorcee or non-virgin] and the virgin are concerned about the affairs of the Lord [and] how to be dedicated [to God] in both body and spirit. But the married woman is concerned about the affairs of the world [and] how to please her husband.
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Woman » The subjection of
But I want you to know that Christ is the [spiritual] head [i.e., authority] over every man; and the man is the [spiritual] head over the woman [Note: The Greek words for "woman" and "wife" are the same. "Wife" is obviously meant by the context]; and God is the head over Christ.
the women should remain quiet in the assemblies. For they are not permitted to speak [i.e., in a language supernaturally, or to prophesy], but they are to be in subjection [i.e., to male leaders. See I Tim. 2:11-12], as the law also says. [See Gen. 3:16?].
Wives, you should submit to your own husbands, as you would to the Lord.
In the same way [that Jesus was submissive], you wives should submit yourselves to your own husbands so that, even though they may not obey the [Gospel] message [they have heard] they may, without your talking [to them about it],
Woman » Creation and temptation of
And Adam was not [the one] deceived, but [it was] the woman who, when deceived, fell into sin.
But I am afraid that somehow, just as the snake tricked Eve by his cunning, your minds might [also] be led astray from your sincere and pure devotion to Christ.
Woman » Often engaged in » Drawing and carrying water
[About then] a Samaritan woman came [to the well] to draw water. Jesus said to her, "[Please] give me a drink."
Woman » Of distinction » Fair and graceful
Woman » Young » Happy
Woman » Often treated with great cruelty in war
Woman » Characterized as » Timid
Woman » Illustrative » (chaste and holy,) of saints
These people are the ones who did not practice sexual immorality with women, for they were virgins [Note: This probably has reference to people who avoided idolatry]. These are people who followed the Lamb wherever He went. They were purchased from among mankind to be the firstfruits [devoted] to God and to the Lamb.
For I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy, because I promised you in marriage to one husband, that I might present you to Christ as a pure virgin.
Woman » Young » Often treated with great cruelty in war
Woman » Generally lived in a separated apartment or tent
Woman » Deceived by satan
And Adam was not [the one] deceived, but [it was] the woman who, when deceived, fell into sin.
But I am afraid that somehow, just as the snake tricked Eve by his cunning, your minds might [also] be led astray from your sincere and pure devotion to Christ.
Woman » Frequently » Active in instigating to iniquity
Woman » Illustrative » (gloriously arrayed,) of the church of Christ
But the heavenly Jerusalem [Heb. 12:22] consists of free people, and is the mother of us [Christians].
Then a great [supernatural] sign appeared in heaven. [It was that of] a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon was under her feet. On her head was a crown with twelve stars.
Woman » Frequently » Zealous in promoting superstition and idolatry
Woman » Virtuous, held in high estimation
Woman » Young » Could not marry without consent of parents
Woman » Young » Not to be given in marriage considered a calamity
Woman » Young » Often » Taken captive
Woman » Illustrative » (lewd,) of the roman apostacy
And the woman you saw is the great city that rules over the kings of the earth."
And the woman was dressed in purple and red [clothing], and was adorned with gold [jewelry] and precious stones and pearls. In her hand she held a golden cup full of disgusting things and of the pollutions of her sexual immorality.
Woman » Frequently » Subtle and deceitful
Woman » Considered a valuable booty in war
Woman » Characterized as » Tender and constant to her offspring
Woman » Young » Called » Virgins
Woman » Often engaged in » Agriculture
Woman » Often engaged in » Attending funerals as mourners
Woman » Often engaged in » Domestic employments
Woman » Illustrative » (wise,) of saints
but the sensible ones took [extra] oil in containers, along with their lamps.
"Then the kingdom of heaven will be similar to ten bridesmaids who took their lamps and went out to meet the [bride and] groom. [Note: The picture here is that of a newly married couple returning from a festive reception to the groom's home where they continued celebrating and were welcomed by a late evening wedding party] Five of the bridesmaids were foolish and five were sensible.
Woman » Young » Of distinction, dressed in robes of various colors
Woman » Originally made » To be an helpmeet for man
Woman » Of distinction » Wore their hair plaited and adorned with gold and pearls
I also want the women to dress themselves in proper clothing, with modesty and discretion, not with [elaborately] braided hair, or gold [ornaments], or pearls, or expensive clothing,
Woman » Submissive and respectful to husbands
Sarah obeyed her husband Abraham, even referring to him [in respectful terms such] as "sir." You [wives] are her [spiritual] descendants if you also do what is right and are not fearful [that things in life will turn out badly].
Woman » Often engaged in » Tending sheep
Woman » Often engaged in » Grinding corn
Two women will be grinding grain at a millstone [Note: This was a hand-operated device where two persons sat across from each other and rotated a circular stone over kernels of grain]; one will be taken, while the other one will be left.
There will be two women grinding grain together [Note: This was done with a hand-operated millstone where two persons sat across from each other and rotated a circular stone over kernels of grain]; one will be taken while the other one will be left. {{Some ancient manuscripts include verse
Woman » Illustrative » (at ease and careless,) of a state of carnal security
Woman » Had a court of the tabernacle assigned to them
Woman » Salvation promised through the seed of
Woman » Young » Called » Damsels
And when He entered [the house] He said to them, "Why are you making such a commotion and crying? The child is not [really] dead, but only sleeping."
Woman » Young » Called » Maids
And when Jesus came to the [synagogue official's] house, He did not allow anyone to enter with Him except Peter, James, John and the girl's father and mother. And all the people [in the house] were crying and beating their chests in mourning, so Jesus said [to them], "Do not cry, for the girl is not [really] dead but [only] sleeping."
Woman » Of the poorer classes swarthy from exposure to the sun
Woman » Young » Punishment for seducing, when betrothed
Woman » Allowed to join in the temple-music from the time of david
Woman » To wear her hair long as a covering
But if a woman wears long hair, it is a glory to her, for her hair is given to her for a covering [i.e., in place of the cloth shawl].
Woman » Originally made » To be the glory of man
But a man should certainly not cover his [physical] head [i.e., with "something hanging down," such as long hair or a cloth shawl. See verse 4], since he is the image and glory of God. But the woman [i.e., his wife] is the glory of the man [i.e., her husband].
Woman » Originally made » Subordinate to man
But I want you to know that Christ is the [spiritual] head [i.e., authority] over every man; and the man is the [spiritual] head over the woman [Note: The Greek words for "woman" and "wife" are the same. "Wife" is obviously meant by the context]; and God is the head over Christ.
Woman » Originally made » For man
And indeed, man was not created for the woman's sake, but woman [was created] for man's sake.
Woman » Often engaged in » Spinning
Woman » Good and virtuous, described
Woman » Often engaged in » Celebrating the victories of the nation
Woman » Originally made » From one of adam's ribs
Woman » Young » Punishment for seducing when not betrothed
Woman » Unfaithfulness of, when married found out by the waters of jealousy
Woman » Punishment for injuring, when with child
Woman » Often engaged in » Embroidery
Woman » Of distinction » Fond of dress and ornaments
Woman » Illustrative » (foolish,) of mere professors
"Then the kingdom of heaven will be similar to ten bridesmaids who took their lamps and went out to meet the [bride and] groom. [Note: The picture here is that of a newly married couple returning from a festive reception to the groom's home where they continued celebrating and were welcomed by a late evening wedding party] Five of the bridesmaids were foolish and five were sensible. The foolish ones did not take enough olive oil for their lamps with them,
Woman » Frequently » Fond of self-indulgence
Woman » Safety in childbirth promised to the faithful and holy
But she [i.e., womankind] will be saved [from condemnation, in spite of the "curse" of suffering pain] through childbearing [See Gen. 3:16], provided they [i.e., all women] continue to have faith and love and holiness, along with discretion.
Woman » Vows of, when married not binding upon the husband
Woman » Rights of
Woman » Characterized as » Loving and affectionate
Woman » Frequently » Silly and easily led into error
They are the kind of people who enter homes and influence [morally] weak-willed women, loaded down with sins, [and] led on by all kinds of evil desires.
Woman » Young » Kind and courteous to strangers
Woman » Young » Fond » Ornaments
Woman » Generally wore a vail in the presence of the other sex
Woman » Originally made » By God in his own image
Woman » Illustrative » (delicate,) of backsliding israel
Woman » Young » Inherited parents' property when there was no male heir
Woman » Origin and cause of the name
Woman » Curse pronounced on
Woman » Characterized as » Weaker than man
[You] husbands, in the same way, should live with your wives in an understanding way, recognizing their feminine nature as being physically weaker than yours, and showing special honor to them because of it. [Realize] that sharing your lives together is a gracious gift [from God]. [If you have the right relationship with them] it will help avoid problems in your prayer lives.
Woman » Of distinction » Haughty in their deportment
Woman » Illustrative » (forsaken,) of israel in her captivity
Woman » Led man to disobey God
Woman » To be governed by, considered a calamity by the jews
Woman » To be slain by, considered a great disgrace
Woman » Were required to hear and obey the law
Woman » Young » Required to learn from and imitate their elders
Then they can train the young women to love their husbands, to love their children,
Topics on Woman
A Broken Woman
Mark 14:3And while Jesus was in Bethany [Note: This was a small village fewer than two miles east of Jerusalem], sitting at the dinner table in the house of Simon, the man with an infectious skin disease [Note: This man had probably been healed by now], a woman with an alabaster [i.e., stone] jar of very expensive perfume came to Him, broke the jar and poured the perfume on His head.
A Good Woman
1 Corinthians 11:9And indeed, man was not created for the woman's sake, but woman [was created] for man's sake.
Being A Woman Of God
1 Corinthians 11:3But I want you to know that Christ is the [spiritual] head [i.e., authority] over every man; and the man is the [spiritual] head over the woman [Note: The Greek words for "woman" and "wife" are the same. "Wife" is obviously meant by the context]; and God is the head over Christ.
Creation Of Woman
1 Timothy 2:13For Adam was created first, and then Eve was. [See Gen. 1:27; 2:21-22].
Godly Woman
1 Peter 3:5For this is the way holy women in ancient times decorated themselves. Their hope was in God and they were known for being in subjection to their own husbands.
Man And Woman
1 Corinthians 11:12For as the woman was created from man, so also the man is born from the woman. But everything comes from God.
Marriage Between Man And Woman
1 Corinthians 7:33But the person who is married is [also] concerned about the affairs of the world [and] how to please his wife,
Woman's Place
1 Corinthians 11:9And indeed, man was not created for the woman's sake, but woman [was created] for man's sake.
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