What does "Women" mean in the Bible?
The position of women in the Hebrew commonwealth contrasts favorably with that which in the present day is assigned to them generally in eastern countries. Women appears in 79 verses across 24 books of the Bible.
What does the Bible say about Women?
The position of women in the Hebrew commonwealth contrasts favorably with that which in the present day is assigned to them generally in eastern countries. The most salient point of contrast in the usages of ancient as compared with modern Oriental society was the large amount of liberty enjoyed by women. Instead of being immured in a harem, or appearing in public with the face covered. The wives and maidens of ancient times mingled freely and openly with the other sex in the duties and amenities of ordinary life. Rebekah travelled on a camel with her face unveiled until she came into the presence of her affianced. (Genesis 24:64,65) Jacob saluted Rachel with a kiss in the presence of the shepherds. (Genesis 29:11) Women played no inconsiderable part in public celebrations (Exodus 15:20,21; Judges 11:34) The odes of Deborah, Judg 5, and of Hannah, (1 Samuel 2:1) etc., exhibit a degree of intellectual cultivation which is in itself a proof of the position of the sex in that period. Women also occasionally held public office, particularly that of prophetess or inspired teacher. (Exodus 15:20; Judges 4:4; 2 Kings 22:14; Nehemiah 6:14; Luke 2:36) The management of household affairs devolved mainly on the women. The value of a virtuous and active housewife forms a frequent topic in the book of Proverbs. ch. (Proverbs 11:16; 12:4; 14:1; 31:10) etc. Her influence was of course proportionably great.
Definition text: Smith's Bible Dictionary · 1863. Public domain.
Compiled by Protos: the verse list on this page. Where one name belongs to more than one person or place, each of them gets a separate entry.
What is the Hebrew word for Women?
Where does Women appear in the Bible?
Women is referenced in 79 verses across 24 books. Every passage below is about this one, not just every verse the word turns up in.
- 1 Samuel 2:22
- 1 Samuel 15:3
- 1 Samuel 18:6
- 1 Samuel 21:4
- 1 Samuel 21:5
- 1 Samuel 22:19
- 1 Samuel 30:2
- 2 Chronicles 28:8
- 2 Kings 23:7
- 2 Samuel 1:26
- Daniel 11:37
- Deuteronomy 2:34
- Deuteronomy 3:6
- Deuteronomy 20:14
- Deuteronomy 22:5
- Deuteronomy 31:12
- Esther 1:9
- Esther 1:17
- Esther 1:20
- Esther 2:17
- Esther 8:11
- Exodus 11:2
- Exodus 35:22
- Exodus 35:26
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Open all 79 references in ProtosWhat else appears in these passages?
These turn up in the same passages as Women.
Common questions
How many times does the Bible mention Women?
Women appears in 79 verses across 24 books, most often in Ezekiel, which accounts for 8 of them.
Which books of the Bible mention Women?
Ezekiel, 1 Samuel, Jeremiah, Judges, Deuteronomy, Esther, Isaiah, Nehemiah, and 16 more.
Where can I read every verse about Women?
This page lists 24 of them. Protos carries all 79, and opens this entry on the verse you are reading rather than in a separate tab.
