“The Proverbs 31 woman is introduced as a 'woman hayil' the same Hebrew word used for Boaz and signifies 'strength' and 'power' like that of an 'elite warrior similar to the hero of the Homeric epic.' The meaning, however, gets lost in translation, for whenever hayil applies to a woman in the Bible, translators have opted for softer English words ('virtuous,' 'excellent,' 'capable,' or 'noble character'). These words don't begin to do justice to the meaning, for in reality 'it may well be that a woman of this caliber had all the attributes of her male counterpart.' She is a woman of valor--an apt description of an ezer.”
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Half the Church: Recapturing God's Global Vision for Women
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Carolyn Custis James is a renowned author born in 1948. Her works primarily focus on women, family, and faith, and are highly praised for their profound insights and unique perspectives. more
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Source: Half the Church: Recapturing God's Global Vision for Women
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