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Originally posted by 1 Woman of Virtue:
To anyone who knows,
Like I said, I'm not a Bible scholar, so if you know, could you please tell me where the "I will obey my husband" vow is found in the Bible? No, I'm not being sarcastic, but I really would like to know. Thanks!
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Shalom Everybody~
The word "obey" is used 69 times in scripture. Forty-one (41) of those times it comes from the Hebrew word "shama" meaning: to hear intelligently/with attention. Thirteen (13) of those times it comes from the Greek word "hupakouo" which means: to hear under (subordinate) i.e. to listen attentively.
Now in reference to marriage, the word "obey" is not used---the word "obedience" is used and it comes from the Greek word "hupotasso" which translate: to obey, to be under obedience, submit self unto. Scriptures where it is used and we sistahs are instructed to be in "obedience" are found in: 1 Peter 3:1 / 3:5 and
Titus 2:5.
I wanted to wait for more postings too, but I will say this, yes, I had, heck, I still do have trouble with "obey/obedience" and yes, it is something I'm working out and working on DAILY with my stubborn self, but I will admit this to my GreekChat family, in my studying GOD'S Word, I've noticed that whenever GOD used the word obey/obedience and the people followed through, it always had AWESOME results and blessings....HMMMM.
SWEETAKA, I ditto you and Tickledpink, you can get a AMEN from me.
Shalom~