WOMEN IN THE BIBLE — PART 1
Eve
Significant Facts
- First woman (Genesis 2:18, 21–23)
- First called Eve (Genesis 3:20)
- First person to sin (Genesis 3:6)
- She was cursed by God, and all women to follow (Genesis 3:16):
- • More pain in birth
- • Desire for your husband
- • When she was created, she was Adam’s equal (Genesis 2:18); now Adam will “rule” over her. Humble subjection.
- Death not recorded
Interesting Facts
- How many kids did she have in the Garden?
- How many kids did she have before Cain and Abel?
- She had to have enough for Cain to be fearful of his life.
- Genesis 1:28 — They did not disobey.
- Genesis 4:13–15
- Genesis 4:16–17
Application
When we sin, we do not need to dwell on it but move forward and worship (Genesis 4:1).
Other mentions: 2 Corinthians 11:3; 1 Timothy 2:13–14.
Adah and Zillah
Significant Facts
- Wives of Lamech (Genesis 4:19–22)
- Five generations from Cain
- Adah’s two sons:
- • Father of all nomads and shepherds
- • Father of all who play the harp and flute
- Zillah’s two children:
- • Instructor of every craftsman of bronze and iron
- • Sister Naamah
- First mention of polygamy in the Bible
Interesting Facts
- They were not opposed to polygamy.
- They both are in a developing world and they both play major roles.
Application
We do not need to accept sin even when it is presented to us.
Naamah
Significant Facts
- Brother was Tubal-Cain.
- Name means beautify.
Interesting Facts
Her name may suggest people are focusing on worldly pleasures and wealth rather than godliness; look at verse 26.
Application
Let us not look at what this world has to offer, but let us look at how we can offer the world the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Noah’s Wife, Shem’s Wife, Ham’s Wife, Japheth’s Wife
Significant Facts
None
Interesting Facts
They made it through the flood (Genesis 6:18; 7:7, 13; 8:16, 18).
Application
She followed a godly man’s instructions and was saved. Sometimes we need to be like her and take a leap of faith and follow God’s man.
