Women in the Bible —What Can We Learn From Them? - JW.ORG
网页Mary (mother of Jesus) Jesus’ baptism (29 C.E.) Martha. Mary (sister of Martha and Lazarus) Mary Magdalene. Jesus’ death (33 C.E.) Queen Esther, Prophetess Deborah, Abigail. Contrast such good women in the Bible with the cautionary tales of Eve, Lot’s wife, Queen Jezebel. See 21 examples and a timeline.
Adam and Eve—the First Man and Woman | Bible Story - JW.ORG
网页It is Jehovah. And the man and woman came to be called Adam and Eve. This is how Jehovah God made Adam. He took some dust from the ground and with it he formed a perfect body, a man’s body. Then he blew into the man’s nose, and Adam came to life. Jehovah God had a job for Adam. He told Adam to name all the different kinds of animals.
“What a Beautiful Woman You Are”—The Faith of Sarah in the Bible
网页Sarah is known in the Bible for her great faith —but it was not faith in the moon-god widely worshipped in Ur, where a tower to that god loomed over the city. Rather, Sarah worshipped the true God, Jehovah. The inspired record does not say how she gained that faith. Her father, for a time at least, was an idolater.
Jesus and the Samaritan Woman (John 4:5-43) | Bible Story - JW.ORG
网页The woman thinks Jesus is talking about real water. But he is talking about the truth concerning God and his kingdom. This truth is like life-giving water. It can give a person everlasting life. Jesus now tells the woman: ‘Go and call your husband and come back.’. ‘I don’t have a husband,’ she answers.
Who Was Mary Magdalene? Facts in the Bible - JW.ORG
网页The Bible’s answer. Mary Magdalene was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ. Her name, Magdalene, likely came from the town of Magdala (possibly Magadan), which was near the Sea of Galilee. Mary may have once lived there. Mary Magdalene was one of several women who traveled with Jesus and his disciples and gave them material support.
What Does the Bible Say About Wearing Makeup and Jewelry?
网页The Bible’s answer. While it does not discuss this subject in detail, the Bible does not condemn the wearing of makeup, jewelry, or other forms of adornment. However, rather than focusing on physical appearance, the Bible promotes “the incorruptible adornment of the quiet and mild spirit.” — 1 Peter 3: 3, 4.
Deborah and Jael—Brave Women in the Bible | Bible Story - JW.ORG
网页The Bible calls these leaders judges. Joshua was the first judge, and some of the judges after him were named Othʹni·el, Eʹhud and Shamʹgar. But two of the people who help Israel are women named Debʹo·rah and Jaʹel. Debʹo·rah is a prophetess. Jehovah gives her information about the future, and then she tells the people what Jehovah says.
Abigail in the Bible—She Acted With Discretion | True Faith
网页Not so with Abigail. The Bible praises her for her discretion as well as for her beauty. —Read 1 Samuel 25:3. 6 Some today might wonder why such an intelligent young woman married such a good-for-nothing man. Remember, many marriages in Bible times were arranged. If not, parental consent was still of great importance.
“Sing to Jehovah”! Miriam the Prophetess, Her Life and Her Song
网页Miriam is the first woman so designated. Miriam is one of a few select women who served Jehovah in this special way.—Judges 4:4; 2 Kings 22:14; Isaiah 8:3; Luke 2:36. The Bible thus reminds us that Jehovah is watching us and is eager to honor our humble efforts, our patience, and our desire to praise him. Young or old, male or female, we may ...
What Does the Bible Say About Abortion? - JW.ORG
网页The Bible’s answer. The Bible does not use the word “abortion” in the sense of an induced expulsion of a human fetus. However, many Bible verses provide God’s view of human life, including that of an unborn child. Life is a gift from God. (Genesis 9:6; Psalm 36:9) He considers all life to be precious, including the life of a child in ...