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Jan 14, 2018 · VALOUR – the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle). Certainly this definition fits with how khayil is used in the Old Testament. The following are some examples in the Old Testament where the word is used.
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- Ruth: Loyal and True
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These two obscure women might have been long forgotten except for their stubborn defiance of a royal edict. They were midwives, ordered by Pharaoh to kill any male babies born to the Jewish slaves in Egypt. It was Pharaoh’s ‘final solution’. The two women would not do it. Their lives were dedicated to helping babies live, not killing them. They wou...
‘Still not satisfied, the king of Egypt said to the Hebrew midwives, one of whom was named Shiprah and the second of whom was named Puah, “In your midwifery to the Hebrew women, take care to determine the sex of the infant: if it is a son, kill him instantly; if however it is a daughter, she may live.” But the midwives believed in God, and they wou...
Esther’s husband the King had divorced his first wife over a petty matter, because his advisers told him to do so. Now he chose a second wife for her beauty – all very fine, but not when the woman in question is to be queen of a vast empire.Esther would need more than beauty and virtue to navigate the shoals of a corrupt and dangerous court. As it ...
This extraordinary woman was a prophetess and a judge in ancient Israel. She used to sit under the palm of Deborah (‘Deborah’ means ‘bee’) between Ramah and Bethel in the hill country of Ephraim, and the Israelite people came up to her for judgment and wise advice. Why was she famous? Under God’s inspiration she did an extraordinarily daring thing:...
Who was this legendary figure who came flaunting herself (and her wealth) at King Solomon’s court? Nobody really knows. Most probably she was from Ethiopia, a queen in her own right – a royal woman used to getting her own way and confidently sure of her worth. The visit of the Queen of Sheba to Solomon’s court seems to have been a diplomatic ceremo...
Judithwas a very unusual woman. She was capable of brutal murder, but she was also a theologian, who proposed a more profound image of God. Judith’s story is certainly a bloodthirsty one. She was a respectable but very beautiful widowwhose town was beseiged and about to surrender. She went to the enemy camp, beguiled (seduced?) its leader Holoferne...
Ruthhad the good sense to listen to someone older and wiser than herself, and most of us could learn a lot from her. But her common sense is not the only reason the story is popular. Ruth was loyal to someone who needed her and had been good to her in the past, even when the sensible thing would have been to cut and run. Heaven knows Naomi had noth...
Mary of Nazareth was astute and observant. She saw what was going on behind the scenes at the wedding at Cana,and that the wine had run out – a severe embarrassment to any host and his family in Middle Eastern society. She also knew what her son was capable of.She approached him with a suggestion, nudging him into action. Jesus complied, though not...
Jael was a murderess, but a great heroine of Israel nevertheless. She finished whatDeborah had started (see above.) Jael was a small, unarmed woman, but the Song of Deborah records with a certain macabre glee the way she murdered the fearsome enemy general Sisera. The general, Sisera, had been defeated by the Israelites and fled from the battlefiel...
Rahab lived in a seedy part of town, up against the outer wall of the city. It was not a desirable location in ancient real estate, butin this case it turned out to be the right address. Rahab was ideally placed to help Joshua capture the city of Jericho. At the time that he attacked the city, its glory days were over. It had fallen on hard times, ...
Sep 19, 2024 · Understanding Femininity in the Bible. The Bible provides a rich understanding of femininity through various passages and characters that highlight women’s roles, strengths, and values. By examining these insights, you can gain perspective on biblical femininity and its relevance in today’s world. The Concept of Femininity
Mar 8, 2023 · For International Women’s Day this year, we’re remembering and honouring brave women in the Bible. These are ladies who sought God in humility and faith even when things were difficult. So, here are 5 heroines in the Bible, and what we can learn from their lives.
Aug 23, 2024 · In this blog post, we will explore captivating Bible verses that highlight the lives of heroes and offer insights into what makes them extraordinary. Discover the qualities of courage, faith, selflessness, and perseverance that define true heroes
Whether they were leading an army, negotiating a peace treaty or serving the poor of the community, they acted with strength, wisdom and love that encourage all of us—men and women—generations later. Here are just a few of these great female heroes in the Bible, in order of canonical appearance.
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In this article, we will look at the life and story of Rahab in the Bible. We explore what the Bible says about her and what we can learn. So, grab your Bible, and let’s dig in…
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