Daughters of Yahudah

The Role of a Woman

³ The aged women likewise, that [they be] in behavior as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things;

⁴ That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children,

⁵ [To be] discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.

Sometimes…we as women tend to think that we have no role in the Kingdom of The Most High Yahuah…this is far from the truth. This world we live in constantly shows and tells us that we can do the same things as the men…but Yahuah made us to be a helpmeet to our husbands. Let’s look at that word…helpmeet:

Genesis 2:18

And Elohiym said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.

Strong’s Concordance

Word: XFR

Pronounce: ay'-zer

Strong: H5828

Orig: from 5826; aid:--help. H5826

Use: TWOT-1598a Noun Masculine

Grk Strong: G996 G997

1)     help, succour 
1a) help, succour 
1b) one who helps

 

Be a helper to your husband.  While all of us are called to be helpers to others, the Bible places a special emphasis on this responsibility for wives. Genesis tells us that Yahuah realized it wasn't good for man to be alone, and that He decided to make a "helper suitable for him" (Gen. 2:18). It is interesting to note that the Hebrew meaning of the word helper in this passage is found hereafter in the Bible to refer only to Yahuah as He helps us. The fact that this same word is applied to a wife signifies that we women have been given tremendous power for good in our husbands' lives. Yahuah has designed wives to help their husbands become all that Yahuah intends for them to be.

So I will say our role is to support our husband and nurture our family. The husband/father takes care of providing for the home. Our role is to make his life as stress-free as possible…we need to realize the order that Yahuah has given us…He is not the father of confusion: Yahuah is the head>Yahusha Ha Maschiach is the head of >the husband > the Wife and children are covered by the husband…if we stay in His perfect Will…our walk will be much easier.

So…what is the role of the wife and mother?

1 Peter 3:1-6 (AMP)

3 In the same way, you wives, be ^[a]submissive to your own husbands [subordinate, not as inferior, but out of respect for the responsibilities entrusted to husbands and their accountability to Yahuah, and so partnering with them] so that even if some do not obey the word [of Yahuah], they may be won over [to Yahusha ha Maschiach] without discussion by the godly lives of their wives, ² when they see your modest and respectful behavior [together with your devotion and appreciation—love your husband, encourage him, and enjoy him as a blessing from Yahuah]. ³ Your adornment must not be merely external—with interweaving and elaborate knotting of the hair, and wearing gold jewelry, or [being superficially preoccupied with] dressing in expensive clothes; ⁴ but let it be [the inner beauty of] the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality and unfading charm of a gentle and peaceful spirit, [one that is calm and self-controlled, not overanxious, but serene and spiritually mature] which is very precious in the sight of Yahuah. ⁵ For in this way in former times the holy women, who hoped in Yahuah, used to adorn themselves, being submissive to their own husbands and adapting themselves to them; ⁶ just as Sarah obeyed Abraham [following him and having regard for him as head of their house], calling him ^[b]lord. And you have become her daughters if you do what is right without being frightened by any fear [that is, being respectful toward your husband but not giving in to intimidation, nor allowing yourself to be led into sin, nor to be harmed].

This is not hard to do. The Most High Yahuah has given us the instructions…no matter what this world tries to change…His words NEVER change.

First, I would like to focus on why we as women need to re-evaluate our role in the family. We are just discovering who we are as Hebrew Yisra’elites. I know for myself…I’ve had to unlearn EVERYTHING I’ve been taught or have taught myself. In some cases…we have been taught that we don’t need a man (husband)…that we can do it all ourselves. Some of us have come from two parent homes, single parent homes usually run by single mothers, homes run by grandmother’s, or foster homes. We have to re-learn how or in some cases learn for the first time…who Yahuah is and why He created us.

1 Peter 2:9 (AMP)

⁹ But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a consecrated nation, a [special] people for God’s own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies [the wonderful deeds and virtues and perfections] of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.

Psalms 31:10-31 is what we all should aspire to. In this day and age there are forces gathered to break up our families. As women…we must counter this trend. How can we be a part of Yahuah’s kingdom if we don’t?

Proverbs 31:10-31 (AMP)

Description of a Worthy Woman

^10 
[a]An excellent woman [one who is spiritual, capable, intelligent, and virtuous], who is he who can find her?
Her value is more precious than jewels and her worth is far above rubies or pearls.
¹¹ 
The heart of her husband trusts in her [with secure confidence],
And he will have no lack of gain.
¹² 
She comforts, encourages, and does him only good and not evil
All the days of her life.
¹³ 
She looks for wool and flax
And works with willing hands in delight.
¹⁴ 
She is like the merchant ships [abounding with treasure];
She brings her [household’s] food from far away.
¹⁵ 
She rises also while it is still night
And gives food to her household
And assigns tasks to her maids.
¹⁶ 
She considers a field before she buys or accepts it [expanding her business prudently];
With her profits she plants fruitful vines in her vineyard.
¹⁷ 
She equips herself with strength [spiritual, mental, and physical fitness for her God-given task]
And makes her arms strong.
¹⁸ 
She sees that her gain is good;
Her lamp does not go out, but it burns continually through the night [she is prepared for whatever lies ahead].
¹⁹ 
She stretches out her hands to the ^[b]distaff,
And her hands hold the spindle [as she spins wool into thread for clothing].
²⁰ 
She opens and extends her hand to the poor,
And she reaches out her filled hands to the needy.
²¹ 
She does not fear the snow for her household,
For all in her household are clothed in [expensive] scarlet [wool].
²² 
She makes for herself coverlets, cushions, and rugs of tapestry.
Her clothing is linen, pure and fine, and purple [wool].
²³ 
Her husband is known in the [city’s] gates,
When he sits among the elders of the land.
²⁴ 
She makes [fine] linen garments and sells them;
And supplies sashes to the merchants.
²⁵ 
Strength and dignity are her clothing and her position is strong and secure;
And she smiles at the future [knowing that she and her family are prepared].
²⁶ 
She opens her mouth in [skillful and godly] wisdom,
And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue [giving counsel and instruction].
²⁷ 
She looks well to how things go in her household,
And does not eat the bread of idleness.
²⁸ 
Her children rise up and call her blessed (happy, prosperous, to be admired);
Her husband also, and he praises her, saying,
²⁹ 
“Many daughters have done nobly, and well [with the strength of character that is steadfast in goodness],
^[c]But you excel them all.”
³⁰ 
Charm and grace are deceptive, and [superficial] beauty is vain,
But a woman who fears the Lord [reverently worshiping, obeying, serving, and trusting Him with awe-filled respect], she shall be praised.
³¹ 
Give her of the product of her hands,
And let her own works praise her in the gates [of the city].