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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Valuing Women</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/v/valuing_women.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/genesis/1-27.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/v/valuing.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Valuing Women</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/v/valuing_the_vulnerable.htm" title="Valuing the Vulnerable">◄</a> Valuing Women <a href="/topical/v/valuing_work_and_craftsmanship.htm" title="Valuing Work and Craftsmanship">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>The Bible presents a multifaceted view of women, emphasizing their intrinsic value, dignity, and essential roles within the family, community, and the broader narrative of God's redemptive plan. From the creation account to the New Testament church, Scripture consistently affirms the worth and significance of women.<br><br><b>Creation and Equality</b><br><br>In the creation narrative, women are portrayed as equal bearers of God's image. <a href="/genesis/1-27.htm">Genesis 1:27</a> states, "So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them." This foundational truth establishes the inherent dignity and value of women, affirming their equal status with men as image-bearers of the Creator.<br><br><b>Role in the Family</b><br><br>The Bible highlights the vital role of women within the family structure. <a href="/bsb/proverbs/31.htm">Proverbs 31</a> provides a detailed description of a virtuous woman, emphasizing her industriousness, wisdom, and fear of the Lord. <a href="/proverbs/31-10.htm">Proverbs 31:10-31</a> extols her as a wife and mother, whose worth is "far more than rubies" (v. 10). Her contributions to her household and community are celebrated, underscoring the high regard in which she is held.<br><br><b>Women in Leadership and Influence</b><br><br>Throughout Scripture, women are depicted in roles of leadership and influence. Deborah, a prophetess and judge, led Israel with wisdom and courage (Judges 4-5). Esther, a queen, played a pivotal role in the preservation of her people, demonstrating bravery and faith (<a href="/esther/4-14.htm">Esther 4:14</a>). These accounts illustrate that women are entrusted with significant responsibilities and are capable of effecting profound change.<br><br><b>Jesus' Ministry and Women</b><br><br>In the New Testament, Jesus' interactions with women further underscore their value. He engaged with women in ways that were countercultural for His time, affirming their worth and dignity. The Samaritan woman at the well (<a href="/john/4-7.htm">John 4:7-26</a>) and Mary Magdalene, the first to witness the resurrected Christ (<a href="/john/20-11.htm">John 20:11-18</a>), are notable examples. Jesus' ministry elevated the status of women, recognizing their faith and devotion.<br><br><b>The Early Church</b><br><br>The early church continued to affirm the value of women. Women such as Priscilla, Lydia, and Phoebe played significant roles in the spread of the Gospel and the establishment of the church. <a href="/romans/16.htm">Romans 16:1-2</a> commends Phoebe as a "servant of the church in Cenchreae," highlighting her contributions and leadership.<br><br><b>Biblical Instructions on Valuing Women</b><br><br>The epistles provide instructions on how women should be valued and treated within the Christian community. <a href="/ephesians/5-25.htm">Ephesians 5:25</a> instructs husbands to "love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her," emphasizing sacrificial love and respect. <a href="/1_peter/3-7.htm">1 Peter 3:7</a> calls husbands to "treat your wives with understanding as you live together," recognizing them as co-heirs of the grace of life.<br><br><b>Conclusion</b><br><br>The biblical narrative consistently affirms the value and dignity of women, recognizing their essential roles in God's creation and redemptive plan. From the Old Testament to the New Testament, women are portrayed as integral to the family, community, and the church, deserving of honor, respect, and love.</div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/v/valuing.htm">Valuing</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/horseleach.htm">Horseleach (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/n/nightmonster.htm">Nightmonster</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/n/night-monster.htm">Night-monster</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/v/vaniah.htm">Vaniah (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/v/valuing.htm">Valuing (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/bat.htm">Bat (2 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/v/valuing_the_vulnerable.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Valuing the Vulnerable"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Valuing the Vulnerable" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/v/valuing_work_and_craftsmanship.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Valuing Work and Craftsmanship"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Valuing Work and Craftsmanship" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>