Topical Encyclopedia In the biblical context, the role of a nurse is often associated with caregiving, nurturing, and providing sustenance, particularly in the upbringing of children. The concept of a nurse in the Bible extends beyond mere physical care to include emotional and spiritual support, reflecting the broader biblical themes of compassion and service.Old Testament References: 1. Genesis 24:59 · "So they sent their sister Rebekah on her way, along with her nurse and Abraham’s servant and his men." In this passage, Rebekah's nurse accompanies her as she leaves her family to marry Isaac, indicating the nurse's role as a trusted caregiver and companion. 2. Genesis 35:8 · "Now Deborah, Rebekah’s nurse, died and was buried under the oak below Bethel. So it was named Allon-bacuth." Deborah, Rebekah's nurse, is mentioned by name, highlighting her significance and the close bond she shared with the family. 3. Exodus 2:7-9 · "Then his sister said to Pharaoh’s daughter, 'Shall I go and call one of the Hebrew women to nurse the child for you?' 'Go ahead,' Pharaoh’s daughter told her. And the girl went and called the child’s mother. Pharaoh’s daughter said to her, 'Take this child and nurse him for me, and I will pay your wages.' So the woman took the child and nursed him." This account of Moses being nursed by his own mother underlines the providential care and protection provided through the role of a nurse. 4. 2 Samuel 4:4 · "And Jonathan, the son of Saul, had a son who was lame in both feet. He was five years old when the news about Saul and Jonathan came from Jezreel. His nurse picked him up and fled, but as she hurried to leave, he fell and became disabled. His name was Mephibosheth." The nurse's quick action to protect Mephibosheth during a time of crisis demonstrates the protective and nurturing responsibilities of a nurse. New Testament References: While the New Testament does not explicitly mention nurses in the same context as the Old Testament, the principles of caregiving and nurturing are evident in the teachings of Jesus and the apostles. The role of a nurse can be seen as an extension of the Christian call to love and serve one another. 1. 1 Thessalonians 2:7 · "On the contrary, we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother caring for her children." The Apostle Paul uses the metaphor of a nursing mother to describe the gentle and caring approach he and his companions took in ministering to the Thessalonians, emphasizing the nurturing aspect of spiritual leadership. The biblical portrayal of nurses underscores the importance of caregiving roles within the family and community. Nurses are depicted as essential figures who provide not only physical care but also emotional and spiritual support, reflecting the biblical values of love, service, and compassion. Nave's Topical Index Genesis 24:59And they sent away Rebekah their sister, and her nurse, and Abraham's servant, and his men. Nave's Topical Index Genesis 35:8 Exodus 2:7 Ruth 4:16 2 Kings 11:2 Isaiah 60:4 1 Thessalonians 2:7 Library From the Close of the General Conference of 1812 to the Death of ... 1 Cor. xiii. 8 Walking with God Of the Prophecies of the Birth and Achievements of Christ. The Geometry of Prayer The Testaments of the Twelve Patriarchs. Spoken in Antioch in the Old Church, as it was Called... A New Year's Benediction Treatise iii. On the Lapsed. Footnotes Resources Is it wrong for a Christian family to use hospice? | GotQuestions.orgWhat does the Bible say about androgyny? | GotQuestions.org What is a chaplain? What do chaplains do? | GotQuestions.org Nurse: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus |
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