According to the Bible are women equal to men?

Answer 1

The short answer is no.

It was part of the curse placed upon women to be put under the authority of men (Gen 3:16). The curses (travail in child birth, slithering snakes, toil for food, eating to live, and death) are still in effect even through today. As Gal 3:17 says, the promise or word of God cannot be disannulled.

The spiritual significance is that the bride (the church) is under subjection to the bridegroom (Christ) (Eph 5:24) who is the second Adam (1 Cor 15).

"Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection. But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp the authority over the man, but to be in silence." 1 Tim 2:11-12

"But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman [is] the man; and the head of Christ [is] God." 1 Cor 11:3

In Gal 3:28, Paul speaks about all peoples who are baptized into Christ putting off their former selves and putting on Christ. In essence, they become Christ or, in other words, a manifestation or reflection of him, being Abraham's seed, which is Christ. We are not physically Christ, but spiritually Christ, becoming one flesh with the bridegroom in marriage and partaking in his salvation. Yes but what about: "For as woman was made from man, in the same way man is born of woman; and it is God who brings everything into existence." Corinthians 11:12 "so god created humans making them to be like himself. he created them male and female, bkessed them and said have many children so that your desendants will live all over the earth and bring it under their control. i am putting you incharge of the fish, the birds and all the wild animals." Genesis 1:27 "So there is no difference beteen Jew and Gentiles, Between slaves and free people, between men and women; you are all on in union with Jesus Christ." Galatians 3:28 These show that men and women are equal but not in all cases this is difficult because in some ways they are but in other ways they are not

In short, according to The Bible, women are not equal to men.

HOWEVER,

Another way to look at it is Yes, Women are equal to men because the curse of Eve was broken When Christ rose from the dead. The letters of Paul are just that, letters and were never considered scripture until the last 5 centuries. Christ died for all and was risen for all, breaking every bondage.

We are concidered the children of Abraham, not Adam, We are the daughters of Sarah, not Eve (Isaiah 51:2) This is important because in the garden of Eden the curse came because Adam listened to Eve. but with Abraham, the blessing was established because Abraham was commanded of God to hearken to his wife. Thus placing the woman back into her position of equality.

Malachi 2 talks about how God hates that men treated their wives badly, the men were cheating on their wives and dealing treacherously with them, so God wouldn't hear the men's prayers. God stated that "She is thy partner" also God said " Did not he make one?" referring when the two become one flesh. Obviously the term one flesh doesn't just mean sex, but equality in the family unit. God refused to hear the husband if the wife wasn't in her God given place.

Genesis 15 refers to the woman's seed which was a prophecy about the virgin Mary and her seed destroying the work of the serpent i.e. crushing his head. This is another prophecy of liberation for the woman, because this would be the first blessing a woman receives without it going through a man first. The curse came through a woman, and thus the blessing came through a woman. Creating a new beginning for all mankind. So in a final analysis, based on both Old and New testaments, I find Women equal to men,

Answer 2

Actually no in the bible it does say that the woman is a "weaker vessel". Also that a woman is not to be above a man. This includes any position of power or authority over man. NO; ; 1 Corinthians 11 : 3 : But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God. ; 1 Corinthians 14 : 34-36 : Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience as also saith the law. And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church. ; Ephesians 5 : 22-24 : Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. 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. Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing. ; Colossians 3 : 18 : Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord. ; 1 Timothy 2 : 11-15 : Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection. But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence. For Adam was first formed, then Eve. And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression. Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing. ; 1 Peter 3 : 1 : Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands. YES ; ; Galatians 3 : 28 : There is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

Answer 3

in the bible, it states that men and women are equals. Good luck reading it! I've almost read the whole New Testament and am done with Genesis and on Exodus. It's really worth your time to read the Bible and learn about God. I really hope taht you become a christian. It really helps you in life. IT makes you a better person and-for me at least-helps you feel loved and happy. :) Im a christian and I'm 14. (i always will be a christian too.) If you want to learn even more about God, you should try going to church. It can be a lot of fun getting to know other people and God.

Answer 4

Being a woman according to the Bible;1. "I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy conception; in sorrow thou shalt bring forth children; and thy desire shall be to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee..... " Genesis 3:16

2. "The head of the woman is the man....." 1 Corinthians 11:3.

3. "Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak;...." 1 Corinthians 14:34-36

4."Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection. But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.... " 1 Timothy 2:11-15.

5. "Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord...." Colossians 3;18. See also 1 Peter 3:1, Ephesians 5:22-24

Answer 5

One must remember that men and women are created equally by God (Genesis 1:27; 5:1-2). The word woman literally means 'out of the man' as Eve was created out of Adam's rib. God assigned roles to each of them to insure they would succeed and populate the Earth. The woman had the 'help meet' role:

Genesis 2:18King James Version (KJV)

18 And the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.

Basically, the woman is an equal companion who will share the journey with the man as husband and wife, helping in anyway she can as a 'team.' Because two people cannot walk a path easily and straight without one to lead and one to follow in-step, it is the primarily the man's role to lead/protect/provide for the family and the woman's to comfort, nurture, and insure the household/family are properly functioning and learning God's ways (see Ephesians 5:23; 1 Timothy 2:11-15).

Lastly, the Bible goes to great lengths to exalt women vis-a-vis other cultures/religions that degrade, debase, or distort the worthiness and role of a women. Eventually, God's Family will have billions of new spiritual sons and daughters to finish the works of creation and beyond.

Answer 6

Galatians 3:28 (equal should never be interpreted to mean "same" even in our times)

Answer 7

They are equal in the sight of God.

Answer 8

See Galatians 3:28.