50 Bible Verses about woman

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1 Corinthians 11:11

Nevertheless, neither is the woman independent of the man, nor the man independent of the woman, in the Lord.

Ecclesiastes 7:28

which my soul still seeks; but I have not found: one man among a thousand have I found; but a woman among all those have I not found.

John 4:7

A woman of Samaria came to draw water. Jesus said to her, "Give me a drink."

Deuteronomy 21:11

and see among the captives a beautiful woman, and you have a desire to her, and would take her to you as wife;

1 Corinthians 14:34

let the women keep silent in the churches, for it has not been permitted for them to speak; but let them be in subjection, as the Law also says.

Proverbs 9:13

The foolish woman is loud, Undisciplined, and knows nothing.

Luke 15:8

Or what woman, if she had ten drachma coins, if she lost one drachma coin, would not light a lamp, sweep the house, and seek diligently until she found it?

Revelation 12:16

The earth helped the woman, and the earth opened its mouth and swallowed up the river which the dragon spewed out of his mouth.

1 Samuel 1:15

And Hannah answered, "No, my lord, I am a woman of a sorrowful spirit. I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but I poured out my soul before the LORD.

Deuteronomy 22:5

A woman shall not wear men's clothing, neither shall a man put on women's clothing; for whoever does these things is an abomination to the LORD your God.

1 Corinthians 11:6

For if a woman is not covered, let her also be shorn. But if it is shameful for a woman to be shorn or shaved, let her be covered.

Isaiah 3:17

therefore the Lord brings sores on the crown of the head of the women of Zion, and the LORD will make their scalps bald."

Proverbs 7:10

Behold, there a woman met him with the attire of a prostitute, and with crafty intent.

Jeremiah 31:22

How long will you go here and there, you backsliding daughter? For the LORD has created a new thing in the earth: a woman shall encompass a man."

From Thematic Bible


Woman » The subjection of

1 Corinthians 14:34

let the women keep silent in the churches, for it has not been permitted for them to speak; but let them be in subjection, as the Law also says.

Woman » Creation and temptation of

1 Timothy 2:14

Adam was not deceived, but the woman, being deceived, has fallen into disobedience;

Genesis 3:13

The LORD God said to the woman, "What is this you have done?" The woman said, "The serpent deceived me, and I ate."

More verses: Genesis 1:27 Genesis 2:22

Woman » Often engaged in » Drawing and carrying water

Genesis 24:11

He made the camels kneel down outside the city by the well of water at the time of evening, the time that women go out to draw water.

Genesis 24:13

Behold, I am standing by the spring of water. The daughters of the men of the city are coming out to draw water.

John 4:7

A woman of Samaria came to draw water. Jesus said to her, "Give me a drink."

1 Samuel 9:11

As they went up the ascent to the city, they found young maidens going out to draw water, and said to them, "Is the seer here?"

Genesis 24:15-16

It happened, before he had finished speaking, that behold, Rebekah came out, who was born to Bethuel the son of Milcah, the wife of Nahor, Abraham's brother, with her pitcher on her shoulder. The young lady was very beautiful to look at, a virgin, neither had any man known her. She went down to the spring, filled her pitcher, and came up.

Woman » Of distinction » Fair and graceful

Genesis 24:16

The young lady was very beautiful to look at, a virgin, neither had any man known her. She went down to the spring, filled her pitcher, and came up.

Genesis 12:11

It happened, when he had come near to enter Egypt, that he said to Sarai his wife, "See now, I know that you are a beautiful woman to look at.

Amos 8:13

In that day the beautiful virgins and the young men will faint for thirst.

Song of Solomon 1:8

If you do not know, most beautiful among women, follow the tracks of the sheep. Graze your young goats beside the shepherds' tents.

Woman » Young » Happy

Jeremiah 31:13

"Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, and the young men and the old together; for I will turn their mourning into joy, and will comfort them, and make them rejoice from their sorrow.

Zechariah 9:17

For how great is his goodness, and how great is his beauty. Grain will make the young men flourish, and new wine the virgins.

Judges 11:34

Jephthah came to Mizpah to his house; and behold, his daughter came out to meet him with tambourines and with dances: and she was his only child; besides her he had neither son nor daughter.

Judges 21:21

and watch. If the daughters of Shiloh come out to dance in the dances, then come out of the vineyards, and each man catch his wife from the daughters of Shiloh, and go to the land of Benjamin.

Woman » Often treated with great cruelty in war

2 Kings 8:12

Hazael said, "Why do you weep, my lord?" He answered, "Because I know the evil that you will do to the children of Israel. You will set their strongholds on fire, and you will kill their young men with the sword, and will dash in pieces their little ones, and rip up their women with child."

Ezekiel 9:6

kill utterly the old man, the young man and the virgin, and little children and women; but do not come near any man on whom is the mark: and begin at my sanctuary." Then they began at the old men that were before the house.

Lamentations 5:11

They raped the women in Zion, the virgins in the cities of Judah.

Woman » Characterized as » Timid

Jeremiah 50:37

A sword is on their horses, and on their chariots, and on all the mixed people who are in the midst of her; and they shall become as women: a sword is on her treasures, and they shall be robbed.

Isaiah 19:16

In that day the Egyptians will be like women. They will tremble and fear because of the shaking of the hand of the LORD of hosts, which he shakes over them.

Jeremiah 51:30

The mighty men of Babylon have forborne to fight, they remain in their strongholds; their might has failed; they are become as women: her dwelling places are set on fire; her bars are broken.

Nahum 3:13

Behold, your troops in your midst are women. The gates of your land are set wide open to your enemies. The fire has devoured your bars.

Woman » Illustrative » (chaste and holy,) of saints

Song of Solomon 1:3

Your oils have a pleasing fragrance. Your name is oil poured forth, therefore the virgins love you.

Revelation 14:4

These are those who were not defiled with women, for they are virgins. These are those who follow the Lamb wherever he goes. These were redeemed from among men, the first fruits to God and to the Lamb.

Woman » Young » Often treated with great cruelty in war

Lamentations 2:21

The youth and the old man lie on the ground in the streets; my virgins and my young men have fallen by the sword. You have killed them in the day of your anger; you have slaughtered, without pity.

Lamentations 5:11

They raped the women in Zion, the virgins in the cities of Judah.

Deuteronomy 32:25

Outside the sword shall bereave, and in the rooms, terror; on both young man and virgin, The nursing infant with the gray-haired man.

Woman » Generally lived in a separated apartment or tent

Esther 2:11

Mordecai walked every day in front of the court of the women's house, to find out how Esther did, and what would become of her.

Genesis 24:67

Isaac brought her into his mother Sarah's tent, and took Rebekah, and she became his wife. He loved her. Isaac was comforted after his mother's death.

Esther 2:9

The maiden pleased him, and she obtained kindness from him. He quickly gave her cosmetics and her portions of food, and the seven choice maidens who were to be given her out of the king's house. He moved her and her maidens to the best place in the women's house.

Genesis 18:9

They said to him, "Where is Sarah, your wife? He said, "See, in the tent."

Woman » Deceived by satan

1 Timothy 2:14

Adam was not deceived, but the woman, being deceived, has fallen into disobedience;

Genesis 3:1-6

Now the serpent was more subtle than any animal of the field which the LORD God had made. He said to the woman, "Has God really said, 'You shall not eat of any tree of the garden?'" The woman said to the serpent, "Of the fruit of the trees of the garden we may eat, but of the fruit of the tree which is in the middle of the garden, God has said, 'You shall not eat of it, neither shall you touch it, lest you die.'" read more.
The serpent said to the woman, "You won't surely die, for God knows that in the day you eat it, your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil." When the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise, she took of its fruit, and ate; and she gave some to her husband with her, and he ate.

Woman » Frequently » Active in instigating to iniquity

1 Kings 21:25

But there was none like Ahab, who sold himself to do that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, whom Jezebel his wife stirred up.

Nehemiah 13:26

Did not Solomon king of Israel sin by these things? Yet among many nations was there no king like him, and he was beloved of his God, and God made him king over all Israel. Nevertheless foreign women caused even him to sin.

Numbers 31:15-16

Moses said to them, "Have you saved all the women alive? Behold, these caused the children of Israel, through the counsel of Balaam, to commit trespass against the LORD in the matter of Peor, and so the plague was among the congregation of the LORD.

Woman » Illustrative » (gloriously arrayed,) of the church of Christ

Woman » Frequently » Zealous in promoting superstition and idolatry

Jeremiah 7:18

The children gather wood, and the fathers kindle the fire, and the women knead the dough, to make cakes to the queen of the sky, and to pour out drink offerings to other gods, that they may provoke me to anger.

Ezekiel 13:23

Therefore you shall no more see false visions, nor practice divination. I will deliver my people out of your hand; and you shall know that I am the LORD."'"

Ezekiel 13:17

"You, son of man, set your face against the daughters of your people, who prophesy out of their own heart; and prophesy against them,

Woman » Virtuous, held in high estimation

Ruth 3:11

Now, my daughter, do not be afraid; I will do to you all that you say; for all the city of my people does know that you are a worthy woman.

Woman » Young » Could not marry without consent of parents

Exodus 22:17

If her father utterly refuses to give her to him, he shall pay money according to the dowry of virgins.

Genesis 24:3

I will make you swear by the LORD, the God of heaven and the God of the earth, that you shall not take a wife for my son of the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I live.

Genesis 34:6

Hamor the father of Shechem went out to Jacob to talk with him.

Woman » Young » Not to be given in marriage considered a calamity

Isaiah 4:1

Seven women shall take hold of one man in that day, saying, "We will eat our own bread, and wear our own clothing: only let us be called by your name. Take away our reproach."

Judges 11:37

She said to her father, "Let this thing be done for me: leave me alone two months, that I may depart and go down on the mountains, and weep because of my virginity, I and my companions."

Woman » Young » Often » Taken captive

Lamentations 1:18

The LORD is righteous, for I have rebelled against his commandment. Please listen all you people, and see my suffering. My virgins and my young men have gone into captivity.

Ezekiel 30:17-18

The young men of Aven and of Pibeseth shall fall by the sword; and these cities shall go into captivity. At Tehaphnehes also the day shall withdraw itself, when I shall break there the yokes of Egypt, and the pride of her power shall cease in her: as for her, a cloud shall cover her, and her daughters shall go into captivity.

Woman » Illustrative » (lewd,) of the roman apostacy

Revelation 17:18

The woman whom you saw is the great city, which reigns over the kings of the earth."

Revelation 17:4

The woman was dressed in purple and scarlet, and decked with gold and precious stones and pearls, having in her hand a golden cup full of abominations and the impurities of her sexual immorality.

Woman » Frequently » Subtle and deceitful

Ecclesiastes 7:26

I find more bitter than death the woman whose heart is snares and traps, whose hands are chains. Whoever pleases God shall escape from her; but the sinner will be ensnared by her.

Proverbs 7:10

Behold, there a woman met him with the attire of a prostitute, and with crafty intent.

Woman » Considered a valuable booty in war

Deuteronomy 20:14

but the women, and the little ones, and the livestock, and all that is in the city, even all its spoil, you shall take for a prey to yourself; and you shall eat the spoil of your enemies, which the LORD your God has given you.

1 Samuel 30:2

and had taken captive the women who were therein, both small and great. They did not kill any, but carried them off, and went their way.

Woman » Characterized as » Tender and constant to her offspring

Lamentations 4:10

The hands of the compassionate women have cooked their own children; they were their food in the destruction of the daughter of my people.

Woman » Young » Called » Virgins

Genesis 24:16

The young lady was very beautiful to look at, a virgin, neither had any man known her. She went down to the spring, filled her pitcher, and came up.

Lamentations 1:4

The roads to Zion mourn, because no one comes to the solemn assembly; all her gates are desolate, her priests groan: her virgins are afflicted, and she herself is in bitterness.

Woman » Often engaged in » Agriculture

Ruth 2:8

Then Boaz said to Ruth, "Listen, my daughter. Do not go to glean in another field, and do not go from here, but stay here close to my maidens.

Song of Solomon 1:6

Do not stare at me because I am dark, because the sun has scorched me. My mother's sons were angry with me. They made me keeper of the vineyards. I haven't kept my own vineyard.

Woman » Often engaged in » Attending funerals as mourners

Jeremiah 9:17

Thus says the LORD of hosts, "Consider, and call for the mourning women, that they may come; and send for the skillful women, that they may come:"

Jeremiah 9:20

"Yet hear the word of the LORD, you women, and let your ear receive the word of his mouth; and teach your daughters wailing, and everyone her neighbor lamentation.

Woman » Often engaged in » Domestic employments

Genesis 18:6

Abraham hurried into the tent to Sarah, and said, "Quickly make ready three measures of fine meal, knead it, and make cakes."

Woman » Illustrative » (wise,) of saints

Matthew 25:4

but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.

Matthew 25:1-2

"Then the Kingdom of Heaven will be like ten virgins, who took their lamps, and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish, and five were wise.

Woman » Young » Of distinction, dressed in robes of various colors

Psalm 45:14

She shall be led to the king in embroidered work. The virgins, her companions who follow her, shall be brought to you.

2 Samuel 13:18

She had a garment of various colors on her; for with such robes were the king's daughters who were virgins dressed. Then his servant brought her out, and bolted the door after her.

Woman » Originally made » To be an helpmeet for man

Genesis 2:20

The man gave names to all livestock, and to the birds of the sky, and to every animal of the field; but for man there was not found a helper suitable for him.

Woman » Of distinction » Wore their hair plaited and adorned with gold and pearls

Isaiah 3:24

It shall happen that instead of sweet spices, there shall be rottenness; instead of a belt, a rope; instead of well set hair, baldness; instead of a robe, a girding of sackcloth; and branding instead of beauty.

Woman » Submissive and respectful to husbands

Genesis 18:12

Sarah laughed within herself, saying, "After I have grown old will I have pleasure, my lord being old also?"

Woman » Often engaged in » Tending sheep

Exodus 2:16

Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters. They came and drew water, and filled the troughs to water their father's flock.

Genesis 29:9

While he was yet speaking with them, Rachel came with her father's sheep, for she kept them.

Woman » Often engaged in » Grinding corn

Luke 17:35

There will be two grinding grain together. One will be taken, and the other will be left."

Woman » Illustrative » (at ease and careless,) of a state of carnal security

Isaiah 32:9

Rise up, you women who are at ease. Hear my voice. You careless daughters, give ear to my speech.

Isaiah 32:11

Tremble, you women who are at ease. Be troubled, you careless ones. Strip yourselves, make yourselves naked, and put sackcloth on your waist.

Woman » Had a court of the tabernacle assigned to them

Exodus 38:8

He made the basin of brass, and its base of brass, out of the mirrors of the ministering women who ministered at the door of the Tent of Meeting.

Woman » Salvation promised through the seed of

Woman » Young » Called » Damsels

Mark 5:39

And when he had entered in, he said to them, "Why do you make an uproar and weep? The child is not dead, but is asleep.

Genesis 24:55

Her brother and her mother said, "Let the young lady stay with us a few days, at least ten. After that she will go."

Woman » Young » Called » Maids

Exodus 2:8

Pharaoh's daughter said to her, "Go." The maiden went and called the child's mother.

Luke 8:51-52

When he came to the house, he did not allow anyone to enter in with him, except Peter, John, James, the father of the child, and her mother. All were weeping and mourning her, but he said, "Do not weep. She is not dead, but sleeping."

Woman » Of the poorer classes swarthy from exposure to the sun

Song of Solomon 1:5-6

I am dark, but lovely, you daughters of Jerusalem, like Kedar's tents, like Solomon's curtains. Do not stare at me because I am dark, because the sun has scorched me. My mother's sons were angry with me. They made me keeper of the vineyards. I haven't kept my own vineyard.

Woman » Young » Punishment for seducing, when betrothed

Deuteronomy 22:23-27

If there is a young lady who is a virgin pledged to be married to a husband, and a man find her in the city, and lie with her; then you shall bring them both out to the gate of that city, and you shall stone them to death with stones; the lady, because she did not cry, being in the city; and the man, because he has humbled his neighbor's wife: so you shall put away the evil from the midst of you. But if the man find the lady who is pledged to be married in the field, and the man force her, and lie with her; then the man only who lay with her shall die: read more.
but to the lady you shall do nothing; there is in the lady no sin worthy of death: for as when a man rises against his neighbor, and kills him, even so is this matter; for he found her in the field, the pledged to be married lady cried, and there was none to save her.

Woman » Allowed to join in the temple-music from the time of david

1 Chronicles 25:5-6

All these were the sons of Heman the king's seer in the words of God, to lift up the horn. God gave to Heman fourteen sons and three daughters. All these were under the hands of their father for song in the house of the LORD, with cymbals, stringed instruments, and harps, for the service of God's house; Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman being under the order of the king.

Woman » To wear her hair long as a covering

Woman » Originally made » To be the glory of man

Woman » Originally made » Subordinate to man

Woman » Originally made » For man

Woman » Often engaged in » Spinning

Proverbs 31:13-14

She seeks wool and flax, and works eagerly with her hands. She is like the merchant ships. She brings her bread from afar.

Woman » Good and virtuous, described

Proverbs 31:10-28

Who can find a worthy woman? For her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband trusts in her. He shall have no lack of gain. She does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life. read more.
She seeks wool and flax, and works eagerly with her hands. She is like the merchant ships. She brings her bread from afar. She rises also while it is yet night, gives food to her household, and portions for her servant girls. She considers a field, and buys it. With the fruit of her hands, she plants a vineyard. She girds her waist with strength, and makes her arms strong. She perceives that her merchandise is profitable. Her lamp doesn't go out by night. She lays her hands to the distaff, and her hands hold the spindle. She opens her arms to the poor; yes, she extends her hands to the needy. She is not afraid of the snow for her household; for all her household are clothed with scarlet. She makes for herself carpets of tapestry. Her clothing is fine linen and purple. Her husband is respected in the gates, when he sits among the elders of the land. She makes linen garments and sells them, and delivers sashes to the merchant. Strength and dignity are her clothing. She laughs at the time to come. She opens her mouth with wisdom. Faithful instruction is on her tongue. She looks well to the ways of her household, and doesn't eat the bread of idleness. Her children rise up and call her blessed. Her husband also praises her:

Woman » Often engaged in » Celebrating the victories of the nation

Exodus 15:20-21

Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took a tambourine in her hand; and all the women went out after her with tambourines and with dances. Miriam answered them, "Sing to the LORD, for he has triumphed gloriously. The horse and his rider he has thrown into the sea."

Woman » Originally made » From one of adam's ribs

Genesis 2:21-22

The LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall on the man, and he slept; and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh in its place. He made the rib, which the LORD God had taken from the man, into a woman, and brought her to the man.

Woman » Young » Punishment for seducing when not betrothed

Exodus 22:16-17

"If a man entices a virgin who isn't pledged to be married, and lies with her, he shall surely pay a dowry for her to be his wife. If her father utterly refuses to give her to him, he shall pay money according to the dowry of virgins.

Woman » Unfaithfulness of, when married found out by the waters of jealousy

Numbers 5:14-28

and the spirit of jealousy comes on him, and he is jealous of his wife, and she is defiled: or if the spirit of jealousy comes on him, and he is jealous of his wife, and she isn't defiled: then the man shall bring his wife to the priest, and shall bring her offering for her: the tenth part of an ephah of barley meal. He shall pour no oil on it, nor put frankincense on it, for it is a meal offering of jealousy, a meal offering of memorial, bringing iniquity to memory. The priest shall bring her near, and set her before the LORD; read more.
and the priest shall take holy water in an earthen vessel; and of the dust that is on the floor of the tabernacle the priest shall take, and put it into the water. The priest shall set the woman before the LORD, and let the hair of the woman's head go loose, and put the meal offering of memorial in her hands, which is the meal offering of jealousy. The priest shall have in his hand the water of bitterness that brings a curse. The priest shall cause her to swear, and shall tell the woman, 'If no man has lain with you, and if you haven't gone aside to uncleanness, being under your husband, be free from this water of bitterness that brings a curse. But if you have gone astray, being under your husband, and if you are defiled, and some man has lain with you besides your husband:' then the priest shall cause the woman to swear with the oath of cursing, and the priest shall tell the woman, 'The LORD make you a curse and an oath among your people, when the LORD allows your thigh to fall away, and your body to swell; and this water that brings a curse will go into your bowels, and make your body swell, and your thigh fall away.' The woman shall say, 'Amen, Amen.' "The priest shall write these curses on a scroll, and he shall blot them out into the water of bitterness. He shall make the woman drink the water of bitterness that causes the curse; and the water that causes the curse shall enter into her and become bitter. The priest shall take the meal offering of jealousy out of the woman's hand, and shall wave the meal offering before the LORD, and bring it to the altar. The priest shall take a handful of the meal offering, as its memorial, and burn it on the altar, and afterward shall make the woman drink the water. When he has made her drink the water, then it shall happen, if she is defiled, and has committed a trespass against her husband, that the water that causes the curse will enter into her and become bitter, and her body will swell, and her thigh will fall away: and the woman will be a curse among her people. If the woman isn't defiled, but is clean; then she shall be free, and shall conceive seed.

Woman » Punishment for injuring, when with child

Exodus 21:22-25

"If men fight and hurt a pregnant woman so that she gives birth prematurely, and yet no harm follows, he shall be surely fined as much as the woman's husband demands and the judges allow. But if any harm follows, then you must take life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, read more.
burning for burning, wound for wound, and bruise for bruise.

Woman » Often engaged in » Embroidery

Proverbs 31:22

She makes for herself carpets of tapestry. Her clothing is fine linen and purple.

Woman » Of distinction » Fond of dress and ornaments

Isaiah 3:17-23

therefore the Lord brings sores on the crown of the head of the women of Zion, and the LORD will make their scalps bald." In that day the Lord will take away the beauty of their anklets, the headbands, the crescent necklaces, the earrings, the bracelets, the veils, read more.
the headdresses, the ankle chains, the sashes, the perfume bottles, the charms, the signet rings, the nose rings, the fine robes, the capes, the cloaks, the purses, the hand mirrors, the fine linen garments, the tiaras, and the shawls.

Woman » Illustrative » (foolish,) of mere professors

Matthew 25:1-3

"Then the Kingdom of Heaven will be like ten virgins, who took their lamps, and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. For the foolish, when they took their lamps, took no oil with them,

Woman » Frequently » Fond of self-indulgence

Isaiah 32:9-11

Rise up, you women who are at ease. Hear my voice. You careless daughters, give ear to my speech. For days beyond a year you will be troubled, you careless women; for the vintage shall fail. The harvest won't come. Tremble, you women who are at ease. Be troubled, you careless ones. Strip yourselves, make yourselves naked, and put sackcloth on your waist.

Woman » Safety in childbirth promised to the faithful and holy

Woman » Vows of, when married not binding upon the husband

Numbers 30:6-8

"If she has a husband, while her vows are on her, or the rash utterance of her lips, with which she has bound her soul, and her husband hears it, and holds his peace at her in the day that he hears it; then her vows shall stand, and her bonds with which she has bound her soul shall stand. But if her husband forbids her in the day that he hears it, then he shall make void her vow which is on her, and the rash utterance of her lips, with which she has bound her soul: and the LORD will forgive her.

Woman » Rights of

Numbers 27:1-8

Then drew near the daughters of Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, of the families of Manasseh the son of Joseph; and these are the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah, and Hoglah, and Milcah, and Tirzah. They stood before Moses, and before Eleazar the priest, and before the princes and all the congregation, at the door of the Tent of Meeting, saying, "Our father died in the wilderness, and he was not among the company of those who gathered themselves together against the LORD in the company of Korah: but he died in his own sin; and he had no sons. read more.
Why should the name of our father be taken away from among his family, because he had no son? Give to us a possession among the brothers of our father." Moses brought their cause before the LORD. The LORD spoke to Moses, saying, "The daughters of Zelophehad speak right: you shall surely give them a possession of an inheritance among their father's brothers; and you shall cause the inheritance of their father to pass to them. You shall speak to the children of Israel, saying, 'If a man dies, and has no son, then you shall cause his inheritance to pass to his daughter.

Woman » Characterized as » Loving and affectionate

2 Samuel 1:26

I grieve for you, my brother Jonathan. You have been very pleasant to me. Your love to me was wonderful, passing the love of women.

Woman » Frequently » Silly and easily led into error

2 Timothy 3:6

For of these are those who creep into houses, and take captive gullible women loaded down with sins, led away by various lusts,

Woman » Young » Kind and courteous to strangers

Genesis 24:17

The servant ran to meet her, and said, "Please give me a drink, a little water from your pitcher."

Woman » Young » Fond » Ornaments

Woman » Generally wore a vail in the presence of the other sex

Genesis 24:65

She said to the servant, "Who is the man who is walking in the field to meet us?" The servant said, "It is my master." She took her veil, and covered herself.

Woman » Originally made » By God in his own image

Woman » Illustrative » (delicate,) of backsliding israel

Jeremiah 6:2

The comely and delicate one, the daughter of Zion, will I cut off.

Woman » Young » Inherited parents' property when there was no male heir

Numbers 27:8

You shall speak to the children of Israel, saying, 'If a man dies, and has no son, then you shall cause his inheritance to pass to his daughter.

Woman » Origin and cause of the name

Woman » Curse pronounced on

Woman » Characterized as » Weaker than man

Woman » Of distinction » Haughty in their deportment

Isaiah 3:16

Moreover the LORD said, "Because the daughters of Zion are haughty, and walk with outstretched necks and flirting eyes, walking to trip as they go, jingling ornaments on their feet;

Woman » Illustrative » (forsaken,) of israel in her captivity

Isaiah 54:6

For the LORD has called you as a wife forsaken and grieved in spirit, even a wife of youth, when she is cast off," says your God.

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

Judges 9:54

Then he called quickly to the young man his armor bearer, and said to him, "Draw your sword, and kill me, that men not say of me, 'A woman killed him.'" So the young man thrust him through, and he died.

Woman » Were required to hear and obey the law

Joshua 8:35

There was not a word of all that Moses commanded, which Joshua did not read before all the assembly of Israel, with the women, the little ones, and the foreigners who were among them.

Woman » Young » Required to learn from and imitate their elders

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A Broken Woman

1 Samuel 1:15

And Hannah answered, "No, my lord, I am a woman of a sorrowful spirit. I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but I poured out my soul before the LORD.

A Good Woman

Ecclesiastes 7:28

which my soul still seeks; but I have not found: one man among a thousand have I found; but a woman among all those have I not found.

Contentious Woman

Judges 16:19

She made him sleep on her knees; and she called for a man, and shaved off the seven locks of his head; and she began to afflict him, and his strength went from him.

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