Wife's (21 Occurrences)

Matthew 8:14
When Jesus came into Peter's house, he saw his wife's mother lying sick with a fever.
(WEB KJV ASV BBE WBS)

Mark 1:30
Now Simon's wife's mother lay sick with a fever, and immediately they told him about her. of seed shall yield an ephah.
(WEB KJV ASV BBE)

Luke 4:38
And he arose out of the synagogue, and entered into Simon's house. And Simon's wife's mother was taken with a great fever; and they besought him for her.
(KJV ASV BBE)

Acts 5:2
and did keep back of the price -- his wife also knowing -- and having brought a certain part, at the feet of the apostles he laid 'it'.
(See NAS RSV NIV)

Genesis 3:17
To Adam he said, "Because you have listened to your wife's voice, and have eaten of the tree, of which I commanded you, saying,'You shall not eat of it,' cursed is the ground for your sake. In toil you will eat of it all the days of your life.
(WEB)

Genesis 3:20
And Adam called his wife's name Eve; because she was the mother of all living.
(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)

Genesis 19:16
But he lingered; and the men grabbed his hand, his wife's hand, and his two daughters' hands, Yahweh being merciful to him; and they took him out, and set him outside of the city.
(WEB)

Genesis 20:11
Abraham said, "Because I thought,'Surely the fear of God is not in this place. They will kill me for my wife's sake.'
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS)

Genesis 36:39
Baal Hanan the son of Achbor died, and Hadar reigned in his place. The name of his city was Pau. His wife's name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Genesis 39:19
And hearing his wife's account of what his servant had done, he became very angry.
(BBE)

Leviticus 18:11
"'You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father's wife's daughter, conceived by your father, since she is your sister.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV)

Leviticus 18:18
Neither shalt thou take a wife to her sister, to vex her, to uncover her nakedness, beside the other in her life time.
(See NIV)

Judges 11:2
Gilead's wife bore him sons; and when his wife's sons grew up, they drove out Jephthah, and said to him, "You shall not inherit in our father's house; for you are the son of another woman."
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)

Judges 15:1
But it came to pass after a while, in the time of wheat harvest, that Samson visited his wife with a kid; and he said: 'I will go in to my wife into the chamber.' But her father would not suffer him to go in.
(See NIV)

Ruth 1:2
And the name of the man was Elimelech, and the name of his wife Naomi, and the name of his two sons Mahlon and Chilion, Ephrathites of Beth-lehem in Judah. And they came into the field of Moab, and continued there.
(See NIV)

1 Samuel 25:3
Now this man was named Nabal, and his wife's name was Abigail: she was a woman of good sense and pleasing looks: but the man was cruel and evil in his ways; he was of the family of Caleb.
(BBE NAS NIV)

1 Chronicles 1:50
Baal Hanan died, and Hadad reigned in his place; and the name of his city was Pai: and his wife's name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)

1 Chronicles 8:29
In Gibeon there lived the father of Gibeon, Jeiel, whose wife's name was Maacah;
(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS NIV)

1 Chronicles 9:35
In Gibeon there lived the father of Gibeon, Jeiel, whose wife's name was Maacah:
(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS NIV)

Proverbs 6:24
to keep you from the immoral woman, from the flattery of the wayward wife's tongue.
(WEB)

Proverbs 19:13
A foolish son is the calamity of his father. A wife's quarrels are a continual dripping.
(WEB RSV)

Wild-ox (6 Occurrences)

Wild-cats (2 Occurrences)

Wild-oxen (2 Occurrences)

Wild-ass (1 Occurrence)

Wild-goat (1 Occurrence)

Wild-dogs (2 Occurrences)

Ox (197 Occurrences)

Statue (15 Occurrences)

Satyr

Beast (243 Occurrences)

Chamois (1 Occurrence)

Antelope (2 Occurrences)

Jackal (3 Occurrences)

Sheep (413 Occurrences)

Zoology

Deer (15 Occurrences)

Gourd (4 Occurrences)

Boar (1 Occurrence)

Inhabitants (254 Occurrences)

Swine (15 Occurrences)

Pigeon (3 Occurrences)

Cat

Ostrich (9 Occurrences)

Unicorn (6 Occurrences)

Olive-tree (17 Occurrences)

Olivetree

Honey (62 Occurrences)

Elamites (2 Occurrences)

Jackals (20 Occurrences)

Fallow-deer (2 Occurrences)

Frolic (3 Occurrences)

Cattle (277 Occurrences)

Elam (24 Occurrences)

Creatures (83 Occurrences)

Nettle (2 Occurrences)

Ostriches (8 Occurrences)

Owls (7 Occurrences)

Owed (10 Occurrences)

Gazelle (12 Occurrences)

Graft (1 Occurrence)

Wolves (10 Occurrences)

Fowler (3 Occurrences)

Thistle (3 Occurrences)

Reclaim (1 Occurrence)

Roe (21 Occurrences)

Rider (26 Occurrences)

Den (19 Occurrences)

Pygarg (1 Occurrence)

Aran (2 Occurrences)

Ishmael (44 Occurrences)

Islands (32 Occurrences)

Dominion (72 Occurrences)

Fowls (61 Occurrences)

Isles (32 Occurrences)

Olive (61 Occurrences)

Dogs (30 Occurrences)

Astray (116 Occurrences)

Dove (27 Occurrences)

Assyria (124 Occurrences)

Donkey (84 Occurrences)

Ass (95 Occurrences)

Donkeys (71 Occurrences)

Vine (76 Occurrences)

Goat (92 Occurrences)

Separate (115 Occurrences)

Zimri (16 Occurrences)

Zimran (2 Occurrences)

Kinds (110 Occurrences)

Nettles (5 Occurrences)

Nimrod (4 Occurrences)

Onager (1 Occurrence)

Oryx (2 Occurrences)

Leather (34 Occurrences)

Locusts (33 Occurrences)

Lofty (44 Occurrences)

Lair (8 Occurrences)

Loincloth (4 Occurrences)

Loins (72 Occurrences)

Leathern (2 Occurrences)

3994. penthera -- a mother-in-law
... a mother-in-law. Feminine of pentheros; a wife's mother -- mother in law, wife's
mother. see GREEK pentheros. (penthera) -- 3 Occurrences. ...
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3995. pentheros -- a father-in-law
... father-in-law. Of uncertain affinity; a wife's father -- father in law. (pentheros) --
1 Occurrence. 3994, 3995. pentheros. 3996 . Strong's Numbers.
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1135. gune -- a woman
... a woman. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: gune Phonetic Spelling:
(goo-nay') Short Definition: a woman, wife, my lady Definition: a woman, wife ...
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2860b. chothen -- wife's father or mother
... 2860a, 2860b. chothen. 2861 . wife's father or mother. Transliteration:
chothen Short Definition: father-in-law. Word Origin from ...
/hebrew/2860b.htm - 5k

802. ishshah -- woman, wife, female
... 801, 802. ishshah. 803 . woman, wife, female. Transliteration: ishshah
Phonetic Spelling: (ish-shaw') Short Definition: wife. Word ...
/hebrew/802.htm - 6k

Peter's Wife's Mother Cured.
... PETER'S WIFE'S MOTHER CURED. After Jesus had left the Centurion ... with what joy
they went away!". [Illustration: PETER'S WIFE'S MOTHER.]. ...
/.../anonymous/mother stories from the new testament/peters wifes mother cured.htm

The Cure of Simon's Wife's Mother.
... III. THE CURE OF SIMON'S WIFE'S MOTHER. In respect of the purpose I have in view,
it is of little consequence in what order I take the miracles. ...
/.../macdonald/miracles of our lord/iii the cure of simons.htm

Whether Marriage is Annulled by the Husband Committing Incest with ...
... SPELL, FRENZY OR MADNESS, INCEST AND DEFECTIVE AGE (FIVE ARTICLES) Whether marriage
is annulled by the husband committing incest with his wife's sister? ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether marriage is annulled by.htm

Of the Hindrances which an Unbelieving Husband Puts in his Wife's ...
To His Wife. <. ... Book II. Chapter IV."Of the Hindrances Which
an Unbelieving Husband Puts in His Wife's Way. But let ...
/.../tertullian/to his wife/chapter iv of the hindrances which.htm

Whether a Sacred Order Cannot Supervene to Matrimony?
... Therefore if a married man be ordained, this will prejudice the wife, so that she
will be unable to demand the debt, since order is a spiritual, and marriage a ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether a sacred order cannot.htm

Letter clx. To Diodorus.
... It appears that he was asked by some one if it was lawful to contract marriage with
his deceased wife's sister; and, instead of shuddering at such a question ...
/.../basil/basil letters and select works/letter clx to diodorus.htm

Whether in a Case of Divorce Husband and Wife Should be Judged on ...
... OF THE IMPEDIMENT THAT SUPERVENES TO MARRIAGE AFTER ITS CONSUMMATION, NAMELY
FORNICATION (SIX ARTICLES) Whether in a case of divorce husband and wife should ...
//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether in a case of.htm

Whether the Husband Can on his Own Judgment Put Away his Wife on ...
... THAT SUPERVENES TO MARRIAGE AFTER ITS CONSUMMATION, NAMELY FORNICATION (SIX ARTICLES)
Whether the husband can on his own judgment put away his wife on account ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether the husband can on.htm

Whether Slavery Can Supervene to Marriage?
... hold. But a husband who sells himself for a slave, does so sometimes to
cheat marriage, and at least to the detriment of his wife. ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether slavery can supervene to.htm

Answer to Mr. W's First Objection.
... St. Matthew in his eighth chapter, having set down the miraculous cures of a leper,
of the centurion's servant, and of Peter's wife's mother, relates no more ...
/.../section 1 answer to mr.htm

Wife's (21 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Wife's (21 Occurrences). Matthew 8:14 When Jesus came
into Peter's house, he saw his wife's mother lying sick with a fever. ...
/w/wife's.htm - 12k

Fever (13 Occurrences)
... Peter's wife's mother is said to have suffered from a "great fever" (Luke 4:38),
an instance of Luke's professional exactitude in describing disease. ...
/f/fever.htm - 17k

Vow (49 Occurrences)
... A father could veto a daughter's vow, and a husband a wife's. If a husband
did not veto a wife's vow, and then caused her to break ...
/v/vow.htm - 27k

Je-i'el (11 Occurrences)
... See RSV). 1 Chronicles 8:29 In Gibeon there lived the father of Gibeon, Jeiel,
whose wife's name was Maacah; (See RSV). 1 Chronicles ...
/j/je-i'el.htm - 9k

Jeiel (13 Occurrences)
... NIV). 1 Chronicles 8:29 In Gibeon there lived the father of Gibeon, Jeiel,
whose wife's name was Maacah; (WEB JPS ASV BBE NAS NIV). 1 ...
/j/jeiel.htm - 13k

Mehet'abel (2 Occurrences)
... Genesis 36:39 And Baal-hanan the son of Achbor died, and Hadar reigned in his stead;
and the name of the city was Pau; and his wife's name was Mehetabel, the ...
/m/mehet'abel.htm - 7k

Mezahab (2 Occurrences)
... Water of gold, the father of Matred (Genesis 36:39; 1 Chronicles 1:50), and grandfather
of Mehetabel, wife of Hadar, the last king of Edom. Int. ...
/m/mezahab.htm - 8k

Mehetabel (3 Occurrences)
...Wife of Hadad, one of the kings of Edom (Genesis 36:39). Int. ... His wife's name
was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab. ...
/m/mehetabel.htm - 8k

Matred (2 Occurrences)
... MATRED. ma'-tred (maTredh, "expulsion"): The mother of Mehetabel, wife of Hadar,
one of the kings of Edom (Genesis 36:39 1 Chronicles 1:50, "Hadad"). ...
/m/matred.htm - 7k

Ma'acah (22 Occurrences)
... 2 Samuel 3:3 and his second, Chileab, of Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite;
and the third, Absalom the son of Maacah the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur ...
/m/ma'acah.htm - 12k

In the biblical context, the role and identity of a wife are deeply rooted in the creation narrative and the covenantal relationships established by God. The concept of a wife is introduced in the early chapters of Genesis, where God creates Eve as a companion for Adam, establishing the foundational institution of marriage.

Creation and Purpose

The creation of the first woman, Eve, is described in Genesis 2:18-24. God declares, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him" (Genesis 2:18, BSB). Eve is created from Adam's rib, symbolizing equality and unity, and she is presented to Adam as his wife. This passage underscores the complementary nature of the marital relationship, where the wife is seen as a partner and helper.

Marriage Covenant

The Bible portrays marriage as a sacred covenant between a man and a woman, with the wife playing a crucial role in this divine institution. In Malachi 2:14, the prophet speaks of the wife as "your partner and the wife of your marriage covenant" (BSB). This covenantal view emphasizes fidelity, mutual respect, and love as central to the marital relationship.

Roles and Responsibilities

The New Testament further elaborates on the roles and responsibilities of a wife within the marriage. Ephesians 5:22-24 instructs wives to submit to their husbands as to the Lord, for the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church. This submission is not about inferiority but reflects a divine order and mutual respect within the marriage. The passage continues to call husbands to love their wives sacrificially, as Christ loved the church, highlighting the reciprocal nature of marital duties.

Proverbs 31 provides a detailed description of a virtuous wife, emphasizing her industriousness, wisdom, and fear of the Lord. The passage praises her ability to manage her household, support her husband, and contribute to the community, illustrating the multifaceted role of a wife.

Challenges and Redemption

The Bible also acknowledges the challenges faced by wives, including issues of barrenness, conflict, and societal pressures. Stories of women like Sarah, Hannah, and Ruth highlight the struggles and faithfulness of wives in various circumstances. These narratives often demonstrate God's provision and redemption, affirming the value and dignity of wives in His plan.

Symbolism and Typology

In biblical typology, the relationship between a husband and wife often symbolizes the relationship between Christ and the Church. The Church is depicted as the Bride of Christ, awaiting the consummation of the eternal marriage at the return of Christ. This imagery underscores the sanctity and eternal significance of the marital bond.

Conclusion

The biblical portrayal of a wife encompasses themes of partnership, covenant, and divine order. Through various narratives and teachings, the Bible presents the role of a wife as integral to God's design for marriage, reflecting His love and faithfulness.Can a Christian woman consider getting breast implants / breast augmentation? | GotQuestions.org

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