15 occurrences in 7 translations

'Submissive' in the Bible

the women should be silent in the churches, for they are not permitted to speak, but should be submissive, as the law also says.

Verse ConceptsChurchBeing A WomenWives, Duties OfGod ForbiddingThe churchWomen's RolesspeakingBeing A Woman Of Godorderwomanassertiveness

Indeed, just as the church is submissive to the Messiah, so wives must be submissive to their husbands in everything.

Verse ConceptsAbusive HusbandsChurchSubmissionChurch Authority, Of Jesus ChristLike Christ

Slaves are to be submissive to their masters in everything, and to be well-pleasing, not talking back

Verse Conceptsethics, personalServants, GoodEmployeesSlavesPleasing MenAvoid QuarrelsBe Subject To People

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Submissive (22 instances)
Subservient (5 instances)

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