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Moonlight7 View Profile History	For Women ... Hey Lsdursy Bible article on Abuse Posted : 18 Oct, 2024 11:43 AM Bible doesn't not support Abuse against Women.Hey What does the Bible say about violence against women? Bible violence against women Violence against women is a tragic reality in our world today, as it has always been since the fall of humankind. We live in a sin-corrupted realm, which includes sexual and gender-based aggression. It should come as no surprise that many Bible stories contain accounts of violence against women, just as any record of present-day society might also include. Some Bible readers have interpreted the ill-treatment of women in the Bible as justification for abusing and subjugating women. However, Scripture does not promote violence against women; neither does it present it as an appealing option. While some biblical stories appear neutral on the topic, most accounts depict the mistreatment of women in either an openly or indirectly critical light. Readers who wish to correctly interpret what the Bible says about violence against women must understand the cultural backdrop that provides the setting for the Bible’s narrative. The ancient Near East and Graeco-Roman worlds of the Bible were male-dominated, patriarchal societies in which men held all the social, economic, legal, and domestic power. A women’s principal role was to become a wife and mother. Thus, most women were dependent on men—either their fathers, husbands, brothers, or sons—for their entire lives, leaving them particularly vulnerable to abuse and exploitation. In the Old Testament, God called His people to protect, care for, and promote justice for vulnerable members of society, such as widows, orphans, the poor, and foreigners (Exodus 22:22; Deuteronomy 24:19; 27:19; Isaiah 1:17; Zechariah 7:10). Nevertheless, in legal, financial, and domestic matters, the law almost always favored the interests of men (Deuteronomy 22:13–21, 28–29; Numbers 5:11–31). In cases of rape, the offender was to receive the death penalty (Deuteronomy 22:25–27). By New Testament times, the Bible speaks more candidly to men regarding violence against women. Colossians 3:19 commands, “Husbands, love your wives and never treat them harshly” (NLT). In Ephesians 5:25–33, Paul condemns the mistreatment of women, urging men to love and care for their wives in the same way “they love their own bodies” (NLT). Peter teaches believing husbands to treat their wives with honor and respect as an “equal partner in God’s gift of new life” (1 Peter 3:7, NLT). By this time, women were gaining a slightly more influential place in society. Jesus included women on His ministry team (Matthew 27:55; Luke 8:1–3), and women were named as influencers in the early church (Romans 16:1–3, 7, 12; Philippians 4:2–3; 1 Corinthians 16:19). Physical and sexual violence against women is recorded in several biblical passages: Hagar was forced to become a surrogate mother for Abraham and Sarah. The maidservant was further abused by her mistress, Sarah, who became jealous and treated Hagar harshly. Eventually, Hagar and her son were cast out of the household into the desert. But God rescued, cared for, and blessed Hagar and Ishmael (Genesis 16:1–16; 21:8–21). Jacob’s daughter, Dinah, was abducted and raped by Shechem (Genesis 34:1–31). Jephthah’s daughter fell victim to her father’s lack of faith and misguided vow (Judges 11:12–40). In a horrifying scene of violence against women, the men of Gibeah savagely gang raped and murdered a Levite’s concubine (Judges 19:11–30). This story illustrates the increasing violence spreading throughout the land in the days when “Israel had no king” (Judges 19:1; 21:25) as the nation drifted further away from God. David’s adulterous affair with Bathsheba definitely involved a power imbalance and is another example of a woman being victimized. As king, David used his position of power to take what he wanted, and Bathsheba had no real choice in the matter (2 Samuel 11:1—12:31). God’s displeasure and condemnation were directed at David, not Bathsheba (2 Samuel 12:1–15). David’s son Amnon perpetuated the violence against women, raping his half-sister Tamar (2 Samuel 13:1–39). While God may seem to be silent about the abuse in many of these accounts, the criminality of the offenses is apparent when viewed within the whole context of Scripture. In the case of the woman caught in adultery (John 8:2–11), Jesus unambiguously revealed God’s heart toward violence against women. Attentive readers will note the woman’s vulnerability as the men in the story bring her forward and call her out as the only transgressor—dehumanizing her as if she were the embodiment of sexual sin. But Jesus defended the woman, treating her with dignity and compassion. Violence against women (or any person) in the Bible must be understood and interpreted according to God’s condemnation and prohibition of every kind of abusive behavior. God hates violence (Psalm 11:5; Jeremiah 22:3; Ezekiel 45:9; Malachi 2:16). He calls believers to love and protect the innocent and vulnerable (Luke 10:30–37; Ephesians 4:2; Philippians 4:5). The Lord comes to the aid of those who are threatened by violence (2 Samuel 22:49; Psalm 18:48; Matthew 2:13; Luke 22:50–51). Scripture overwhelmingly demonstrates that violence against women is unacceptable in God’s eyes and among His people (2 Samuel 22:3; Psalm 72:14; Galatians 5:14; Romans 13:10). © Copyright 2002-2024 Got Questions Ministries. Post Reply
Ontnet^ View Profile History	For Women ... Hey Lsdursy Bible article on Abuse Posted : 20 Oct, 2024 11:09 AM Moonlight and Handyman, please stop the bickering! If either one doesn't like what the other posts, keep it moving. Post Reply
Handyman62 View Profile History	For Women ... Hey Lsdursy Bible article on Abuse Posted : 20 Oct, 2024 11:57 AM How about you help out and tell the one who exaggerates and lies about men abusing women on here to knock it off. Or are you afraid to do so because she's a women? Trying to put the blame equally on both people doesn't help at all. You're an older women who should have wisdom, how about you use it and rebuke a sister of yours and if I'm wrong I will wait for a brother to rebuke me. Post Reply
Moonlight7 View Profile History	For Women ... Hey Lsdursy Bible article on Abuse Posted : 21 Oct, 2024 06:01 PM https://mensline.org.au/family-violence/understanding-verbal-abuse/ Post Reply
Moonlight7 View Profile History	For Women ... Hey Lsdursy Bible article on Abuse Posted : 21 Oct, 2024 06:01 PM Women Topic Post Reply
Moonlight7 View Profile History	For Women ... Hey Lsdursy Bible article on Abuse Posted : 21 Oct, 2024 06:05 PM Boundaries crossed This is a Topic Ask a Girl Post Reply
Handyman62 View Profile History	For Women ... Hey Lsdursy Bible article on Abuse Posted : 21 Oct, 2024 08:12 PM " I only comment on your post because of the foolish and inaccurate things you say. While I give well reasoned responses, you blather on and say useless things that don't help your case in the least. Most people are smart enough to ignore your rantings, but I guess I'm just an idiot and don't know when to give up. " Re-read my earlier post that I re-posted for you above. Learn it, love it, live it. Post Reply
Handyman62 View Profile History	For Women ... Hey Lsdursy Bible article on Abuse Posted : 22 Oct, 2024 10:38 AM Ephesians 5:25-33 New International Version 25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her 26 to make her holy, cleansing[a] her by the washing with water through the word, 27 and to present her to himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless. 28 In this same way, husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. 29 After all, no one ever hated their own body, but they feed and care for their body, just as Christ does the church— 30 for we are members of his body. 31 “For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.”[b] 32 This is a profound mystery—but I am talking about Christ and the church. 33 However, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband. I'm prompted to post this one scripture. I could post more but for now I'm choosing this one out of what you cut & pasted. You just don't seem to understand or care to understand what most scriptures actually are saying. that likely stems from your lack of willingness to study scripture for yourself and only cut & paste other peoples flawed interpretations that concur with your flawed belief system. My interpretation of the above at least in part say that men are to literally stop , protect and prevent their wives from committing sin just like he's to do it for himself. So how does he do that? Seeking guidance from the scriptures are certainly a help along with being a good example. But what if she continues to be unruly What then? Well there are many examples that God can and has taken with individuals and the Church. My point with that is if God can use very severe discipline then Husbands are also given permission to use any form of biblical teachings or discipline necessary to make his wife as presentable to God as he must be. "And for the often never quoted part. Wives are to have reverence for their husbands. " And there's this part that was conveniently left off: Ephesians 5:22-25 King James Version 22 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. 23 For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body. 24 Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing. Moonrock you can't pick and choose what you want to believe anymore than anyone else can. I may be wrong about some things but I'm willing to be corrected. You on the other hand are almost always wrong and can never be corrected, but yet again I don't know why I bother to try. Post Reply
Moonlight7 View Profile History	For Women ... Hey Lsdursy Bible article on Abuse Posted : 22 Oct, 2024 03:50 PM Move e On......... Post Reply
freetobe View Profile History	For Women ... Hey Lsdursy Bible article on Abuse Posted : 22 Oct, 2024 05:34 PM This applies to you HM exactly, "Your interpretation" if fine for you but you won't let anyone else have their own without attacking you. Everything you write could apply to you. We are sick of hearing from you. You have made this a place that no one wants to be. Your views on getting physical with women is SICK. Many are hoping you will MOVE ON, but you just don't get the hint. I'm prompted to post this one scripture. I could post more but for now I'm choosing this one out of what you cut & pasted. You just don't seem to understand or care to understand what most scriptures actually are saying. that likely stems from your lack of willingness to study scripture for yourself and only cut & paste other peoples flawed interpretations that concur with your flawed belief system. My interpretation of the above at least in part say that men are to literally stop , protect and prevent their wives from committing sin just like he's to do it for himself. So how does he do that? Seeking guidance from the scriptures are certainly a help along with being a good example. But what if she continues to be unruly What then? Well there are many examples that God can and has taken with individuals and the Church. My point with that is if God can use very severe discipline then Husbands are also given permission to use any form of biblical teachings or discipline necessary to make his wife as presentable to God as he must be. Post Reply
freetobe View Profile History	For Women ... Hey Lsdursy Bible article on Abuse Posted : 22 Oct, 2024 05:41 PM This applies to you HM exactly, "Your interpretation" is fine for you but you won't let anyone else have their own without you attacking them. Everything you write could apply to you. We are sick of hearing from you. You have made this a place that no one wants to be. Your views on getting physical with women is SICK. Many are hoping you will MOVE ON, but you just don't get the hint. Post Reply

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