Old Testament & New Testament

Women of the Bible The Bible is full of women who became unexpected heroines and surprising instruments of God’s story. These women are like us all: a mixture of strength and weakness, sin and goodness. Their circumstances, struggles, hopes, and dreams have much to teach about living a life of faith with God.

Eve Menu The Bent-Over Woman The Bent-Over Woman Rahab Select any option above Sarah & Hagar Sarah & Hagar Sarah & Hagar Sarah & Hagar Tamar Miriam Deborah & Jael Deborah & Jael Deborah & Jael Deborah & Jael Bathsheba Naomi & Ruth Naomi & Ruth Naomi & Ruth Naomi & Ruth Esther Elizabeth Mary Mother of Jes Mary Mother of Jesus Mary Mother of Jes Mary Mother of Jesus Martha & Mary Martha & Mary Martha & Mary Martha & Mary Magdalene Mary Magdalene Mary Magdalene Mary Magdalene The Woman with the Flow of Blood The Woman with the Flow of Blood The Woman with the Flow of Blood The Woman with the Flow of Blood The Forgiven Woman The Forgiven Woman The Forgiven Woman The Forgiven Woman The Canaanite Woma The Canaanite Woman The Canaanite Woma The Canaanite Woman The Samaritan Woman The Samaritan Woman The Samaritan Woman The Samaritan Woman Women of the Early Church Women of the Early Church Women of the Early Church Women of the Early Church O LD T ESTAMENT N EW T ESTAMENT

Eve Biblical References Genesis 1:27–28; 2–3; 4:1–2 LocationPossibly Sumer, near Tigris and Euphrates Rivers Meaning of Name “Living” Back to Menu

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Eve When God created the world, all of his creation was good— except one thing: It was not good that Adam, the first man, was alone (Gen. 2:18). To make things right, God created the first woman—Eve. Creation was not complete without her.

Sarah & Hagar Sarah (Sarai)Hagar Biblical References Genesis 12, 16–18, 21, 23 Genesis 16, 21 Location and Dates Canaan, around 2100 BC Meaning of Name Both forms of her name mean “princess.” Probably means “stranger.” Back to Menu

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Sarah & Hagar Sarah was the barren wife of Abraham. While traveling through Egypt, Abraham passed her off as his sister in exchange for his safety—twice! If Abraham was quick to give her up, God was not; God protected her and restored her back to her husband.

Martha & Mary Biblical References Luke 10:38–42; John 11:1–3, 17–45 Location and Dates Bethany, AD 26–30 Key Verses “‘Martha, Martha,’ the Lord answered, ‘you are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better.’”— Luke 10:41–42 “‘Yes, Lord,’ [Martha] told him, ‘I believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God, who was to come into the world.’”—John 11:27 Back to Menu

Martha & Mary Jesus found friendship in people like Martha and Mary and their brother Lazarus. The Gospels tell of several interactions between Jesus and Martha and Mary. In one story, Jesus is at their home, and Martha is busy with preparations to be hospitable to Jesus.