History often depicts societies that were male dominant. However the biblical texts display an understanding of women that transcends these historical and cultural biases, offering an insightful observation of womanhood, its virtue, its challenges and its divine status.
What Roles Do Women Play in the Bible?
In the Bible women are portrayed as vital participants in God’s creation, His redemptive plan and the establishment of communities of faith. The Bible speaks of women as leaders, warriors, prophets, and teachers. Women like Deborah who led the nation of Israel, and Priscilla, who instructed Apollos about God, prove that women were not excluded from taking on leadership roles. Women were also depicted as virtuous individuals exhibiting virtues such as faithfulness, courage, wisdom, love and more. For instance the Biblical account of Ruth portrays a woman driven by loyalty while Esther’s story showcases courage and strategic wisdom.
Why are Women’s Challenges Highlighted in the Bible?
Women’s challenges as seen in the bible provide crucial lessons and insights about resilience, faith and strength. The Bible does not shy away from portraying the societal and personal obstacles women faced. Stories about womanhood encompass narratives of grief, barrenness, societal subjugation, and abuse, such as the life experiences of women like Sarah, Hannah, Tamar and the Samaritan woman. Through these accounts the Bible underscores the struggles of women and their empowerment in adversity.
Where in the Bible is Woman’s Virtue Highlighted?
Virtue in women is a recurring theme in the Bible. The book of Proverbs for example concludes with an acrostic poem commonly referred to as “The Virtuous Woman” or “The Woman of Worth”. Here virtue is not exclusive to a woman’s moral quality but also includes her capability and beneficial influence in her household and society. The Bible also offers various narratives of women whose virtue was manifested through their faith and actions like Mary Mother of Jesus whose virtue was affirmed by her faith and obedience to God’s will.
What is the Biblical View of Woman’s Divine Status?
The Bible affirms women’s divine status as bearers of God’s image. The creation narrative in Genesis posits that both man and woman were created in the image of God underscoring the intrinsic value and dignity of womanhood. Additionally women were active participants in Jesus’ ministry and were often on the receiving end of his transformative miracles. The most significant instance being Mary Magdalene who was the first to witness and announce Jesus’ resurrection. This event underlines the high regard and importance accorded to women in the Bible and the divine plan.
When Does the Bible Depict the Strength of a Woman?
Instances of a woman’s strength are aplenty in the Bible often showcased in various forms. It is seen in characters who underwent immense challenges and emerged victorious like Hagar’s resilience in the wilderness or Rahab’s boldness in hiding the spies. It surfaces in the commitment shown by Ruth towards her mother-in-law, Naomi, or depicted through Esther’s courage standing against King Xerxes for her people. These narratives provide a rounded view of womanhood revealing a strength that is not just physical but also emotional, intellectual and spiritual. Thus the Bible recognizes and appreciates the strength inherent in women.
Below is the full list of bible verses on woman (King James Version – KJV). The list is ranked in order of popularity and we hope you find the inspiration you need.
Most Popular Bible Verses About Woman
Proverbs 31:30
“30 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.”
Related Themes: Dating Vanity Beauty Modesty Self-Esteem
Galatians 3:28
“28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.”
Related Themes: Equality Strangers Discrimination Prejudice Culture
Ruth 3:11
“11 And now, my daughter, fear not; I will do to thee all that thou requirest: for all the city of my people doth know that thou art a virtuous woman.”
Related Themes: Self Doubt
Titus 2:3-4
“3 The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things;4 That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children,”
Psalm 45:10-11
“10 Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear; forget also thine own people, and thy father’s house;11 So shall the king greatly desire thy beauty: for he is thy Lord; and worship thou him.”
Genesis 2:18
“18 And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.”
Related Themes: Dating Loneliness Marriage Dating Fidelity
1 Corinthians 11:12
“12 For as the woman is of the man, even so is the man also by the woman; but all things of God.”
Related Themes: Marriage
1 Corinthians 7:10-11
“10 And unto the married I command, yet not I, but the Lord, Let not the wife depart from her husband:11 But and if she depart, let her remain unmarried, or be reconciled to her husband: and let not the husband put away his wife.”
Psalm 68:11
“11 The Lord gave the word: great was the company of those that published it.”
1 Timothy 2:9-10
“9 In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;10 But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works.”
Matthew 5:28
“28 But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.”
Luke 10:38-42
“38 Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house.39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word.40 But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.41 And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things:42 But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.”
Related Themes: Priorities Hospitality Distraction Worship
Acts 2:17
“17 And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:”
Related Themes: Holy Spirit Dreams Vision
1 Samuel 25:31-35
“31 That this shall be no grief unto thee, nor offence of heart unto my lord, either that thou hast shed blood causeless, or that my lord hath avenged himself: but when the LORD shall have dealt well with my lord, then remember thine handmaid.32 And David said to Abigail, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, which sent thee this day to meet me:33 And blessed be thy advice, and blessed be thou, which hast kept me this day from coming to shed blood, and from avenging myself with mine own hand.34 For in very deed, as the LORD God of Israel liveth, which hath kept me back from hurting thee, except thou hadst hasted and come to meet me, surely there had not been left unto Nabal by the morning light any that pisseth against the wall.35 So David received of her hand that which she had brought him, and said unto her, Go up in peace to thine house; see, I have hearkened to thy voice, and have accepted thy person.”
1 Samuel 25:16-20
“16 They were a wall unto us both by night and day, all the while we were with them keeping the sheep.17 Now therefore know and consider what thou wilt do; for evil is determined against our master, and against all his household: for he is such a son of Belial, that a man cannot speak to him.18 Then Abigail made haste, and took two hundred loaves, and two bottles of wine, and five sheep ready dressed, and five measures of parched corn, and an hundred clusters of raisins, and two hundred cakes of figs, and laid them on asses.19 And she said unto her servants, Go on before me; behold, I come after you. But she told not her husband Nabal.20 And it was so, as she rode on the ass, that she came down by the covert of the hill, and, behold, David and his men came down against her; and she met them.”
Joshua 15:16-19
“16 And Caleb said, He that smiteth Kirjathsepher, and taketh it, to him will I give Achsah my daughter to wife.17 And Othniel the son of Kenaz, the brother of Caleb, took it: and he gave him Achsah his daughter to wife.18 And it came to pass, as she came unto him, that she moved him to ask of her father a field: and she lighted off her ass; and Caleb said unto her, What wouldest thou?19 Who answered, Give me a blessing; for thou hast given me a south land; give me also springs of water. And he gave her the upper springs, and the nether springs.”
Mark 14:9
“9 Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached throughout the whole world, this also that she hath done shall be spoken of for a memorial of her.”
Proverbs 31:10
“10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.”
Acts 18:26
“26 And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue: whom when Aquila and Priscilla had heard, they took him unto them, and expounded unto him the way of God more perfectly.”
Related Themes: Omnipotence
Luke 2:36-38
“36 And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity;37 And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.38 And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.”
Related Themes: Old Age
1 Samuel 25:39-42
“39 And when David heard that Nabal was dead, he said, Blessed be the LORD, that hath pleaded the cause of my reproach from the hand of Nabal, and hath kept his servant from evil: for the LORD hath returned the wickedness of Nabal upon his own head. And David sent and communed with Abigail, to take her to him to wife.40 And when the servants of David were come to Abigail to Carmel, they spake unto her, saying, David sent us unto thee, to take thee to him to wife.41 And she arose, and bowed herself on her face to the earth, and said, Behold, let thine handmaid be a servant to wash the feet of the servants of my lord.42 And Abigail hasted, and arose, and rode upon an ass, with five damsels of hers that went after her; and she went after the messengers of David, and became his wife.”
Proverbs 31:31
“31 Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.”
Related Themes: Hands
Esther 5:1-3
“1 Now it came to pass on the third day, that Esther put on her royal apparel, and stood in the inner court of the king’s house, over against the king’s house: and the king sat upon his royal throne in the royal house, over against the gate of the house.2 And it was so, when the king saw Esther the queen standing in the court, that she obtained favour in his sight: and the king held out to Esther the golden sceptre that was in his hand. So Esther drew near, and touched the top of the sceptre.3 Then said the king unto her, What wilt thou, queen Esther? and what is thy request? it shall be even given thee to the half of the kingdom.”
Related Themes: Strangers Arguing Justice Repentance Omnipotence
Esther 2:17
“17 And the king loved Esther above all the women, and she obtained grace and favour in his sight more than all the virgins; so that he set the royal crown upon her head, and made her queen instead of Vashti.”
Luke 1:45
“45 And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord.”
Genesis 1:27
“27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.”
Related Themes: Creativity Earth Identity Equality Self-Esteem
Genesis 21:12
“12 And God said unto Abraham, Let it not be grievous in thy sight because of the lad, and because of thy bondwoman; in all that Sarah hath said unto thee, hearken unto her voice; for in Isaac shall thy seed be called.”
1 Samuel 2:1
“1 And Hannah prayed, and said, My heart rejoiceth in the LORD, mine horn is exalted in the LORD: my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies; because I rejoice in thy salvation.”
Related Themes: Strangers Bitterness Humility Money Earth
Ephesians 5:25
“25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;”
Proverbs 31:16
“16 She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.”
Related Themes: Capitalism Investing
