This post is a coda to my 2-part series on the woman's desire in Genesis 3:16. (Part 1 Part 2) Recently I presented my understanding of Genesis 3:16 , which is Part 2 in my series on the woman's desire, and I summarized my interpretation like this: After the Fall, woman would desire to be cherished by her husband; but rather than cherishing and… Continue reading Since the Fall, men have been sinfully disposed to oppress women — but this doesn’t mean women must remain in abusive marriages.
Tag: Ephesians
The woman’s desire in Genesis 3:16 — let’s be consistent with the context and with actual life. (Pt 2 of 2)
Genesis 3:16 (ESV prior to August 2016) — To the woman he said, “I will surely multiply your pain in childbearing; in pain you shall bring forth children. Your desire [Hebrew: teshuqah] shall be for your husband, and he shall rule over you.” Genesis 3:16 (ESV August 2016 onwards) — To the woman he said,… Continue reading The woman’s desire in Genesis 3:16 — let’s be consistent with the context and with actual life. (Pt 2 of 2)
