Bible verses about women

Made in God's image

1. So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.

   Genesis 1:27

   Male and female were both created in the image of God, from the very first chapter.

2. And the rib, which the LORD God had taken from man, made he a woman, and brought her unto the man.

   Genesis 2:22

   God made the woman himself and brought her unto the man.

3. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

   Galatians 3:28

   In Christ there is neither male nor female; all are one in him.

4. And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions:

   Joel 2:28

   God promised to pour out his Spirit so that your sons and your daughters shall prophesy.

5. A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is God in his holy habitation.

   Psalm 68:5

   God calls himself a judge of the widows, a defender of women with no one else to protect them.

A woman of strength and virtue

Proverbs 31 and its echoes elsewhere.

1. Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.

   Proverbs 31:10

   The famous question, with its answer: her price is far above rubies.

2. Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.

   Proverbs 31:25-26

   Strength and honour are her clothing, and she speaks with wisdom and kindness.

3. Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.

   Proverbs 31:28-29

   Her children and husband praise her: many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.

4. Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.

   Proverbs 31:30

   Charm and beauty fade; the woman that feareth the LORD is the one praised.

5. A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.

   Proverbs 11:16

   A gracious woman retaineth honour.

6. Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.

   Proverbs 14:1

   Every wise woman buildeth her house.

7. A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.

   Proverbs 12:4

   A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband.

8. And now, my daughter, fear not; I will do to thee all that thou requirest: for all the city of my people doth know that thou art a virtuous woman.

   Ruth 3:11

   Boaz tells Ruth the whole city knows she is a virtuous woman, the same phrase as Proverbs 31:10.

9. Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.

   1 Peter 3:3-4

   Points beyond hair, gold and clothing to a meek and quiet spirit, which God counts of great price.

Jesus' words to women

1. And he said unto her, Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace.

   Luke 8:48

   To the woman healed by touching his garment: Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole.

2. And he said to the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.

   Luke 7:50

   To the woman who washed his feet with tears: Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.

3. And when Jesus saw her, he called her to him, and said unto her, Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity. And he laid his hands on her: and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God.

   Luke 13:12-13

   To a woman bowed over for eighteen years: Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity.

4. Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great is thy faith: be it unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was made whole from that very hour.

   Matthew 15:28

   To the woman of Canaan who would not give up: O woman, great is thy faith.

5. And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word. But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me. And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.

   Luke 10:39-42

   Mary sat at Jesus' feet to learn, and he said she had chosen that good part.

6. And many of the Samaritans of that city believed on him for the saying of the woman, which testified, He told me all that ever I did.

   John 4:39

   Many Samaritans believed because of the testimony of a woman Jesus met at a well.

Women of faith

1. And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God:

   Ruth 1:16

   Ruth's pledge to Naomi: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God.

2. For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father’s house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?

   Esther 4:14

   Mordecai asks Esther whether she has come to the kingdom for such a time as this.

3. And Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lapidoth, she judged Israel at that time.

   Judges 4:4

   Deborah, a prophetess, judged Israel at that time.

4. And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.

   Luke 1:38

   Mary's answer to the angel: Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word.

5. And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord.

   Luke 1:45

   Elisabeth blesses Mary for believing what the Lord had told her.

6. And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity; And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day. And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.

   Luke 2:36-38

   Anna, an aged widow and prophetess, served God night and day and spoke of Jesus to all who waited.

7. And he called unto him his disciples, and saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury: For all they did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want did cast in all that she had, even all her living.

   Mark 12:43-44

   Jesus said a poor widow's two mites were more than all the rich gifts, because she gave all she had.

8. Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached throughout the whole world, this also that she hath done shall be spoken of for a memorial of her.

   Mark 14:9

   Of the woman who anointed him, Jesus said her act would be told for a memorial of her wherever the gospel goes.

Women around Jesus and in the early church

1. And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and the twelve were with him, And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils, And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod’s steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him of their substance.

   Luke 8:1-3

   Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Susanna and many others travelled with Jesus and supported him from their own means.

2. And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.

   Matthew 28:5-7

   The angel at the tomb told the women first that Jesus was risen and sent them to tell the disciples.

3. Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master. Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God. Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples that she had seen the Lord, and that he had spoken these things unto her.

   John 20:16-18

   Mary Magdalene was the first to see the risen Jesus, and she told the disciples.

4. Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.

   Acts 9:36

   Tabitha, or Dorcas, was a disciple full of good works and almsdeeds.

5. And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard us: whose heart the Lord opened, that she attended unto the things which were spoken of Paul.

   Acts 16:14

   Lydia, a seller of purple, heard Paul by a river in Philippi, and the Lord opened her heart.

6. I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea: That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also.

   Romans 16:1-2

   Paul commends Phebe, a servant of the church at Cenchrea and a succourer of many.

7. Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus:

   Romans 16:3

   Paul greets Priscilla and Aquila as his helpers in Christ Jesus.