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Husband

A husband is the head of his household and called to lead, love, and provide for his wife and family. Scripture emphasizes both the authority and responsibility that come with this role.

Overview

The Bible presents husbands as leaders within the family structure, accountable before God for their wives and children. A husband's role involves sacrificial love, spiritual leadership, and provision. The relationship between husband and wife reflects Christ's love for the church and requires mutual respect and commitment.

Key Scriptures

"Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her" (Ephesians 5:25, ESV). "The Lord said to my Lord, 'Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool'" (Psalm 110:1, ESV). "Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life" (1 Peter 3:7, ESV).

Application

Christian husbands should prioritize loving their wives sacrificially, leading their families spiritually, and providing materially while treating their spouses with honor and respect.

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Full Topical Reference List 67 total — Nave's Topical Bible

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Esther 1:10 Esther 1:11 Esther 1:12 Esther 1:13 Esther 1:14 Esther 1:15 Esther 1:16 Esther 1:17 Esther 1:18 Esther 1:19 Esther 1:20 Esther 1:21 Esther 1:22

Figurative

Hosea 2:19 Hosea 2:20 Isaiah 54:5 Isaiah 54:6

General references

Deuteronomy 22:13 Deuteronomy 22:14 Deuteronomy 22:15 Deuteronomy 22:16 Deuteronomy 22:17 Deuteronomy 22:18 Deuteronomy 22:19 Deuteronomy 22:20 Deuteronomy 22:21 Ephesians 5:22 Ephesians 5:23 Ephesians 5:24 Ephesians 5:25 Ephesians 5:26 Ephesians 5:27 Ephesians 5:28 Ephesians 5:29 Ephesians 5:30 Ephesians 5:31 Genesis 2:23 Genesis 2:24 Malachi 2:14 Malachi 2:15 Malachi 2:16 Numbers 5:11 Numbers 5:12 Numbers 5:13 Numbers 5:14 Numbers 5:15 Numbers 5:16 Numbers 5:17 Numbers 5:18 Numbers 5:19 Numbers 5:20 Numbers 5:21 Numbers 5:22 Numbers 5:23 Numbers 5:24 Numbers 5:25 Numbers 5:26 Numbers 5:27 Numbers 5:28 Numbers 5:29 Numbers 5:30 Numbers 5:31 Proverbs 5:15 Proverbs 5:16 Proverbs 5:17 Proverbs 5:18 Proverbs 5:19
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