Exploring all the Women in the Bible
Exploring all the Women in the Bible
Her small, heartfelt action of submission and worship spoke for itself. In the Bible, she rarely speaks. Mary of Bethany, that quietly introspective, introverted, unmarried woman who humbly sat at the feet of Jesus, soaking in His teaching and choosing…
Salome was someone who would not back down in the face of adversity Her common, everyday title encapsulates her completely: She was simply the mother of Zebedee’s sons. However, the utter magnitude of this simple description cannot be overstated because…
Hannah is our inspiration, for she is given peace beyond all understanding in the midst of her misery and affliction. Hannah is a woman who is desperate for a child. Her struggle with infertility poses great shame and embarrassment in…
Jesus loved this nameless, faceless woman as a reminder that He loves each and every person, no matter if they are the daughter-in-law of a King or an unimportant servant in a household. Peter’s mother-in-law is one of the most…
Mary was in the right place at the right time, and was a willing and able vessel for God at the time He needed her. Her family lived in humble stone and mud-brick houses, with Mary spending her days grinding…
Hagar is without a doubt one of the most controversial figures in Judaic and Arabic history. She leads a remarkably checkered life, being the daughter of an Egyptian pharaoh, the concubine of Abraham, and the mother of the Arab nation. …
Bathsheba, wife of King David and mother of King Solomon, was God’s chosen woman to be the ancestor of Jesus Christ. Her pedigree was flawless; her character undeniably virtuous; her timeless beauty beyond compare. King David doted on her, ferociously…
Rebekah Her life, personality, and legacy is intricately and irretrievably woven within the fabric around the Bible’s most extraordinary men: Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Yet it is Rebekah herself who is chosen as God’s instrument, ensuring that His protection and…
Martha, Martha. A woman whom Jesus depended on for ministering, nurturing, hospitality, friendship, companionship, rest and respite. Understand what Jesus is saying, and not saying to his friend, since He is speaking to all women of the past, present and…
The Proverbs 31 Virtuous Woman Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies. The heart of her husband safely trusts her; so he will have no lack of gain. She does him good and not…
The Syro-Phoenician Woman The story of the Syro-Phoenician woman, found in Matthew 15:21-28 and Mark 7:24-29, has to be one of the most controversial, misunderstood passages in the entire Bible. Antagonists of Jesus use it to call Him a cold,…
The Book of Esther, though penned nearly 2,500 years ago, should be a lengthy expose in the New York Times. Take a quick whirlwind tour of modern news. See the gruesome, horrifying news as the Boko Haran terrorists kidnap and…
Orpah…You don’t recognize her name? There’s probably a good reason for that, since she is only mentioned twice in the Bible, leaving her nameless legacy behind in the land of obscurity and forgotten lore. Orpah was the veritable seed that…
Are you her? Take a quick moment and take stock of your life: your husband, your boyfriend, your past relationships. Are you divorced for a reason other than marital unfaithfulness? Are you remarried? Or are you married to someone who…
“Blessed is she among women.” A distinctive honor not just given to the Virgin Mary, but also to a little-known nomadic warrior who descended from a priestly clan in 1125 B.C. A woman who, akin to the Virgin Mary, courageously…
Sarah, the Founding Matriarch of Judaism, is legendary for her enduring faithfulness to God, and her unswerving commitment to her husband Abraham. Characteristics abound as she is described as faithful, beautiful, loving, steadfast, authoritative, caring, submissive, obedient, stubborn, hospitable, fearless,…
Elizabeth, widely known for her role as mother of John the Baptist and relative of the Virgin Mary, is one of the most prominent, highly regarded women in the Bible. Although these two roles speak volumes as to her historical…
Luke 8:1-3 After this, Jesus traveled about from one town and village to another, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. The Twelve were with him, and also some women who had been cured of evil spirits and…
Do you notice this powerful woman in Biblical history is not named? The Pharaoh’s daughter, the most extraordinary and influential woman in Egyptian history, is veritably unknown, even though she is considered as one of the country’s most prolific builders…
Do you notice that the Queen of Sheba is not given a name in the Bible, only her title? And interestingly enough, any direct archaeological evidence of the legendary queen of Sheba is not found in any other historical sources,…
ABI (ABIJAH) II Kings 18:2, II Chronicles 29:1 II Kings 18:2: He [Hezekiah] was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. His mother’s name was Abijah daughter of Zechariah. II Chronicles 29:1: Hezekiah…
II Kings 18:2: He [Hezekiah] was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. His mother’s name was Abijah daughter of Zechariah. II Chronicles 29:1: Hezekiah was twenty-five years old when he became king,…