Comments on Carolyn's Reflections: Happy Ezer Day!

Carolyn, I had a thought about your use of "...

2009-06-17T21:52:58.976-05:00

Carolyn,

I had a thought about your use of "Ezer" from Scripture. I notice that you haven't really referenced to the context of this term stated in Genesis, or the MASSIVE qualifier that is left out of most modern translations, (or it is simply mistranslated as "suitable").

Gen 2:18
וַיֹּאמֶר יְהוָה אֱלֹהִים לֹא־טֹוב הֱיֹות הָאָדָם לְבַדֹּו אֶעֱשֶׂהּ־לֹּו עֵזֶר כְּנֶגְדֹּו׃

There are two very big implications of the qualification following "Ezer": "Kenegdo". This literally translates as: "as before him".

For example, in 2 Sam 22:23, it states "All his laws are before me; I have not turned away ...

The same Hebrew word is used, (Neged).

In the context of Gen 2, God very clearly gave a commandment to Adam, and IMMEDIATELY afterward, said it was not right for Adam to be alone. Why?

Doesn't the context support the idea that woman was created to help keep Adam accountable to the command that God had given to him?

Isn't this exactly why Adam pointed to Eve and said, "The woman that you gave me, she ...".

If a woman is truly a "helper before" man, to keep them accountable, and to remind them of the command of God for his life, then why is this rarely taught in Christianity today?

Is it the case that women are too scared to be perceived as "naggy"? Is it because men truly do not want this kind of accountability? Is it because women do not really want their husbands to pursue the commandment of God?

If what I am arguing is true, and this IS the reason that God created woman, (as stated in this passage), then are women off the mark in their role in a marriage if they do not understand this simple concept that God determined that man NEEDED an intimate source of accountability?

I pray that God blesses you with His favor and peace as you trust in Him.

In Jesus,
e.s.

I never go to Church on Mother's Day (or on Mother...

2009-05-21T03:46:32.056-05:00

I never go to Church on Mother's Day (or on Mothering Sunday as it is called here in the UK). I think the church's handling of motherhood has obscured my view of Jesus. Sad, isn't it?

I can't imagine what it would be like to have women honoured in church for other things.

Denise, What a heartening story. I also heard of...

2009-05-15T13:39:00.000-05:00

Denise,

What a heartening story. I also heard of another church where among the women honored on Mother's Day, the pastor included a younger single woman who is sacrificially pouring herself into the lives of young girls and making a huge difference for the gospel. I love how these men are thinking!

CJ

Hi Carolyn, In the last few years our pastor has ...

2009-05-15T11:17:00.000-05:00

Hi Carolyn, In the last few years our pastor has had all of the women in the congregation stand. He has given tribute to all of the women in the church and the influence they have had on so many lives here at the church. Then the oldest women present receive roses. This year they went to a woman of 91 years of age who has never been married but has been involved in so many lives. I am so glad we celebrated her life and all the input she has given over the years. I agree with your post. Thank you for sharing it.

So beautifully expressed, Carolyn! I add a hearty ...

2009-05-10T19:53:00.000-05:00

So beautifully expressed, Carolyn! I add a hearty "Amen!" to your idea.