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Wives

Scripture celebrates wives as valuable gifts from God and describes the characteristics of a virtuous woman who serves her family and community with wisdom, diligence, and strength.

Overview

The Bible presents wives as precious and essential to God's design for the family and society. A godly wife is characterized by wisdom, industriousness, and devotion to her household, while also extending kindness to those in need. Her value far exceeds material wealth, and her influence extends throughout her family and community.

Key Scriptures

"An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones" (Proverbs 12:4, ESV). "Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies" (Proverbs 31:10, KJV). "She stretches out her hands to the distaff, and her hands hold the spindle" (Proverbs 31:19, ESV), depicting her industriousness and skill.

Application

Wives are called to develop godly character—wisdom, diligence, and compassion—recognizing their significant role in strengthening their families and reflecting Christ's character in their homes and communities.

Scripture References 40

1 Samuel 25:3 Proverbs 12:4 Proverbs 31:10 Proverbs 31:12 Proverbs 18:22 Proverbs 31:20 Proverbs 31:13 Proverbs 31:14 Proverbs 31:15 Proverbs 31:16 Proverbs 31:17 Proverbs 31:18 Proverbs 31:19 Proverbs 31:20 Proverbs 31:21 Proverbs 31:22 Proverbs 31:23 Proverbs 31:24 Proverbs 31:25 Proverbs 31:26 Proverbs 31:27 Proverbs 19:14 Proverbs 31:28 Proverbs 31:23 1 Corinthians 7:13 1 Corinthians 7:14 1 Corinthians 7:16 1 Peter 3:1 1 Peter 3:2 Luke 1:6 Esther 2:15 Esther 2:16 Esther 2:17 Mark 6:17 1 Kings 21:25 Job 2:9 2 Samuel 6:16 Genesis 24:3 Genesis 26:34 Genesis 26:35

Full Topical Reference List 78 total — Nave's Topical Bible

Abigail

1 Samuel 25:3

Are a blessing to husbands

Proverbs 12:4 Proverbs 31:10 Proverbs 31:12

Are a token of the favour of God

Are benevolent to the poor

Are diligent and prudent

Proverbs 31:13 Proverbs 31:14 Proverbs 31:15 Proverbs 31:16 Proverbs 31:17 Proverbs 31:18 Proverbs 31:19 Proverbs 31:20 Proverbs 31:21 Proverbs 31:22 Proverbs 31:23 Proverbs 31:24 Proverbs 31:25 Proverbs 31:26 Proverbs 31:27

Are from the Lord

Are praised by husbands

Bring honour on husbands

Duty of, to unbelieving husbands

1 Corinthians 7:13 1 Corinthians 7:14 1 Corinthians 7:16 1 Peter 3:1 1 Peter 3:2

Elizabeth

Luke 1:6

Esther

Esther 2:15 Esther 2:16 Esther 2:17

Herodias

Mark 6:17

Jezebel

1 Kings 21:25

Job's wife

Job 2:9

Michal

2 Samuel 6:16

Not to be selected from among the ungodly

Genesis 24:3 Genesis 26:34 Genesis 26:35 Genesis 28:1

Not with ornaments

1 Peter 3:3 1 Timothy 2:9

Of ministers should be exemplary

Orpah and Ruth

Ruth 1:4 Ruth 1:8

Priscilla

Acts 18:2 Acts 18:26

Samson's wife

Judges 14:15 Judges 14:16 Judges 14:17

Sapphira

Acts 5:1 Acts 5:2

Sarah

1 Peter 3:6

Secure confidence of husbands

Should be silent in the Churches

1 Corinthians 14:34

Should seek religious instruction from their husbands

1 Corinthians 14:35

To be faithful to them

1 Corinthians 7:3 1 Corinthians 7:4 1 Corinthians 7:5 1 Corinthians 7:10

To be subject to them

1 Peter 3:1 Ephesians 5:22 Ephesians 5:24 Genesis 3:16

To love them

Titus 2:4

To obey them

1 Corinthians 14:34 Titus 2:5

To remain with them for life

Romans 7:2 Romans 7:3

To reverence them

Wife of Manoah

Judges 13:10

With a meek and quiet spirit

1 Peter 3:4 1 Peter 3:5

With good works

1 Timothy 2:10 1 Timothy 5:10

With modesty and sobriety

1 Timothy 2:9

Zeresh

Esther 5:14

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