Origin and Cause of the Name Genesis 2:23

Originally Made

By God in his own image Genesis 1:27

From one of Adam's ribs Genesis 2:21, 22

For man 1 Corinthians 11:9

To be an helpmeet for man Genesis 2:18, 20

Subordinate to man 1 Corinthians 11:3

To be the glory of man 1 Corinthians 11:7

Deceived by Satan Genesis 3:1-6, 2 Corinthians 11:3, 1 Timothy 2:14

Led Man to Disobey God Genesis 3:6, 11, 12

Curse Pronounced On Genesis 3:16

Salvation Promised through the Seed Of Genesis 3:15, Isaiah 7:14

Safety in Childbirth Promised to the Faithful And 1 Timothy 2:15

Characterised As

Weaker than man 1 Peter 3:7

Timid Isaiah 19:16, Jeremiah 50:37, 51:30, Nahum 3:13

Loving and affectionate 2 Samuel 1:26

Tender and constant to her offspring Isaiah 49:15, Lamentations 4:10

To Wear Her Hair Long as a Covering 1 Corinthians 11:15

Good and Virtuous, Described Proverbs 31:10-28

Virtuous, Held in High Estimation Ruth 3:11, Proverbs 31:10, 30

Frequently

Fond of self-indulgence Isaiah 32:9-11

Subtle and deceitful Proverbs 7:10, Ecclesiastes 7:26

Silly and easily led into error 2 Timothy 3:6

Zealous in promoting superstition and idolatry Jeremiah 7:18, Ezekiel 13:17, 23

Active in instigating to iniquity Numbers 31:15, 16, 1 Kings 21:25, Nehemiah 13:26

Generally wore a vail in the presence of the other sex Genesis 24:65

Generally Lived in a Separated Apartment or Tent Genesis 18:9, 24:67, Esther 2:9, 11

Submissive and Respectful to Husbands 1 Peter 3:6, Genesis 18:12

Of Distinction

Fair and graceful Genesis 12:11, 24:16, Song of Solomon 1:8, Amos 8:13

Haughty in their deportment Isaiah 3:16

Fond of dress and ornaments Isaiah 3:17-23

Wore their hair plaited and adorned with gold and pearls Isaiah 3:24, 1 Timothy 2:9

Of the poorer classes swarthy from exposure to the sun Song of Solomon 1:5, 6

Young

Called maids Exodus 2:8, Luke 8:51, 52

Called damsels Genesis 24:55, Mark 5:39

Called virgins Genesis 24:16, Lamentations 1:4

Gay and merry Judges 11:34, 21:21, Jeremiah 31:13, Zechariah 9:17

Kind and courteous to strangers Genesis 24:17

Fond of ornaments Jeremiah 2:32

Required to learn from and imitate their elders Titus 2:4

Inherited parents' property when there was no male heir Numbers 27:8

Could not marry without consent of parents Genesis 24:3, 4, 34:6, Exodus 22:17

Not to be given in marriage considered a calamity Judges 11:37, Psalm 78:63, Isaiah 4:1

Often taken captive Lamentations 1:18, Ezekiel 30:17, 18

Punishment for seducing, when betrothed Deuteronomy 22:23-27

Punishment for seducing when not betrothed Exodus 22:16, 17, Deuteronomy 22:28, 29

Often treated with great cruelty in war Deuteronomy 32:25, Lamentations 2:21, 5:11

Of distinction, dressed in robes of various colours 2 Samuel 13:18, Psalm 45:14

Were Required to Hear and Obey the Law Joshua 8:35

Had a Court of the Tabernacle Assigned to Them Exodus 38:8, 1 Samuel 2:2

Allowed to Join in the Temple-Music from the Time 1 Chronicles 25:5, 6, Ezra 2:65, Nehemiah 7:67

Often Engaged In

Domestic employments Genesis 18:6, Proverbs 31:15

Agriculture Ruth 2:8, Song of Solomon 1:6

Tending sheep Genesis 29:9, Exodus 2:16

Drawing and carrying water Genesis 24:11, 13, 15, 16, 1 Samuel 9:11, John 4:7

Grinding corn Matthew 24:41, Luke 17:35

Spinning Proverbs 31:13, 14

Embroidery Proverbs 31:22

Celebrating the victories of the nation Exodus 15:20, 21, Judges 11:34, 1 Samuel 18:6, 7

Attending funerals as mourners Jeremiah 9:17, 20

Vows of, when married not binding upon the husband Numbers 30:6-8

Unfaithfulness of, when married found out by the waters of Numbers 5:14-28

Punishment for Injuring, When with Child Exodus 21:22-25

To be governed by, considered a calamity by the Jews Isaiah 3:12

To Be Slain By, Considered a Great Disgrace Judges 9:54

Considered a Valuable Booty in War Deuteronomy 20:14, 1 Samuel 30:2

Often Treated with Great Cruelty in War 2 Kings 8:12, Lamentations 5:11, Ezekiel 9:6, Hosea 13:16

Illustrative

(Gloriously arrayed,) of the Church of Christ Psalm 45:13, Galatians 4:26, Revelation 12:1

(Delicate,) of backsliding Israel Jeremiah 6:2

(Chaste and holy,) of saints Song of Solomon 1:3, 2 Corinthians 11:2, Revelation 14:4

(Lewd,) of the Roman apostasy Revelation 17:4, 18

(Wise,) of saints Matthew 25:1, 2, 4

(Foolish,) of mere professors Matthew 25:1-3

(At ease and careless,) of a state of carnal security Isaiah 32:9, 11

(Forsaken,) of Israel in her captivity Isaiah 54:6