Is meekness a masculine virtue? How do ancient writers use the Greek word praus (“meek”)? What do ancient writers say about meek warhorses?
The New Testament does not teach that a meek or gentle and quiet spirit is an especially feminine virtue (cf. 1 Peter 3:4).
What did Peter mean when he said a wife is a “weaker vessel.” This article considers how “weak” is used of women in ancient documents.
The idea of men elevating, or raising, women usually sounds condescending to me, rather than encouraging or empowering. Now I understand why.
In Ephesians 5:33 it says that a wife should respect (phobeō) her husband. What is the connection between respect & fear? Did Paul want wives to be afraid?
Ignoring or highlighting the word “likewise” makes a big difference in how we understand certain New Testament passages that affect women.
Many Christians believe that submission in marriage is the duty only of wives. In 1 Peter 3:7 Peter comes very close to saying that husbands are to be submissive to their wives too.
In 1 Peter 3:1-6, Peter instructs wives to submit and he uses the examples of “the holy women of the past” and Sarah to help make his points. Who were these “holy women of the past”? In what way did Sarah submit to Abraham?
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