The ESV Bible editors have changed their translation of Genesis 3:16 yet again. In 2016, they changed it to "Your desire shall be contrary to your husband, but he shall rule over you." Now, in their 2025 revision, they've reverted to what they had in 2001: "Your desire shall be for your husband, and he… Continue reading The ESV Bible has changed Genesis 3:16 yet again!
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Augustine believed that Christ says to women, “In so far as your husband behaves badly, don’t regard him as your head, but me.”
In so far as your husband behaves badly, don't regard him as your head, but Christ. Don't imitate your husband's wrongful behaviour, don't behave badly yourself, but let him imitate you in behaving well. If only he would!
