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Every well-ordered society rests on two supporting pillars-authority and submission. There must be some who exercise authority and some who submit to that rule.
The same is true in the home. There must be a head, and there must be obedience to that head. God ordained that the place of headship be given to the man.
Submission never implies inferiority. The Lord Jesus is submissive to God the Father, but in no way is He inferior to Him. Neither is the woman inferior to the man. In many ways she may be superior-in devotedness, in sympathy, in diligence, and in heroic endurance. But wives are commanded to submit to their own husbands, as to the Lord.
This is not an out dated idea nor is it discriminatory. This should be balanced with the instructions given to husbands throughout the scriptures eg
Ephesians 5:25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her,
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∙ 7y ago
Wiki User
∙ 7y agoIt basically means that wives should obey their husbands. This is an outdated idea, from a time when people thought it was OK to discriminate against women (as well as against other population groups) - i.e., to consider them inferior, or with less rights.
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What are the sayings of confuciasm?
for women there is one saying and it goes like this: when a daughter obey your father when a wife obey your husband when a widow obey your son then do what you want.
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33 times
What does spouse mean?
It means partner husband/wife
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Per Islam religion rules, The wife does not obey her husband on what is against Islam teachings. It is not clear what is meant by "to socialise" Do you mean to practice sex or what? and "do not cover". Do you mean they are naked?.
What is a feminine husband called?
If you mean the feminine equivalent of husband the word you are looking for is wife.
Why did he say that he's your boss?
If you mean your husband has said that he is your boss, then he is either domineering and trying to exercise power over you. A husband and wife are equal partners, though the wife should obey any righteous request by the husband. They work side by side in raizing a family and making important decisions regarding their lives together. Seek advice if things get out of hand.
What does henpecked husband mean?
A husband like me who is constantly told by his wife what to do. Hen refers to the wife and pecking to the nagging.
Why did this guy say that my husband is lucky to have you what does it mean?
It means that he likes you and he is telling your husband that your husband is lucky to have you as a wife. That means he is praising your husband. Telling him he did good finding you as a wife.
When women got married in Tudor England who were they expected to obey?
The expectation of obeying the father was now passed onto the husband who could do anything to his wife including beating her.
What are the release dates for Obey Your Husband - 1928?
Obey Your Husband - 1928 was released on: USA: 15 May 1928
What rule do Muslims wife have?
They must obey their husband's authority at all times. Usually this results in physical, psychological, and even sexual abuse.
Is Wife's Heaven Beneath Husband's Feet?
This phrase comes from Islamic tradition and is often interpreted to mean that a wife's duty is to serve and obey her husband. However, this interpretation has been challenged by many who believe in gender equality and advocate for mutual respect and partnership in marriage. Ultimately, the interpretation of this phrase varies among individuals and cultural contexts.
