Woman in Biblical History

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What is a Woman?
WO'MAN
, the companion and helper of man. and by express command made subject to him. Gen 3:16. The social position, however, of the Hebrew women contrasted very favorably with that now occupied by Oriental women, especially among Muslims. They managed the affairs of the household, bringing the water from the well, Gen 24:15; 1 Sam 9:11, attending to the flocks. Gen 29:6; Ex 2:16, preparing the meals, Gen 18:6; 2 Sam 13:8, spinning, Ex 35:26; Prov 31:19, and making clothes. 1 Sam 2:19; Prov 31:21. Women mixed very freely in social life, partaking in festivals both as hostess and guest. Job 1:4; John 2:3; 1 Kgs 12:2. See also Miriam, Ex 15:20-21; Jephthah's daughter, Jud 11:34; the maidens of Shiloh dancing in the vineyards, Jud 21:21; the woman feting Saul and David. 1 Sam 18:6-7, etc. They even held positions in public life. See Miriam, Ex 15:20; Huldah, 2 Kgs 22:14; Noadiah, Neh 6:14; Anna, Luke 2:36; and Deborah. The word " woman," when used as a term of salutation, as in Matt 15:28; John 2:4, implies no disrespect, but great tenderness and courtesy. It was thus that our Saviour addressed Mary under the most touching circumstances. John 20:15.

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