Topical Encyclopedia In the biblical narrative, young women who exhibit kindness and courtesy to strangers are often highlighted as exemplars of virtue and godliness. Their actions not only reflect personal character but also align with the broader biblical themes of hospitality, compassion, and righteousness.One of the most notable examples is Rebekah, who is introduced in Genesis 24. When Abraham's servant arrives at the well in Nahor, seeking a wife for Isaac, he prays for a sign to identify the right woman. Rebekah, a young woman, approaches the well and displays remarkable kindness and hospitality. The servant asks for a drink, and Rebekah not only gives him water but also offers to draw water for his camels. Her actions fulfill the servant's prayer and demonstrate her generous spirit. Genesis 24:18-20 records her response: "Drink, my lord," she replied, and she quickly lowered her jar to her hands and gave him a drink. After she had given him a drink, she said, "I will draw water for your camels as well, until they have had enough to drink." This act of kindness and courtesy to a stranger ultimately leads to her becoming the wife of Isaac, playing a crucial role in the lineage of Israel. Another example is Ruth, a Moabite woman who shows extraordinary loyalty and kindness to her mother-in-law, Naomi, and by extension, to the people of Israel. After the death of her husband, Ruth chooses to stay with Naomi and travels to Bethlehem. Her kindness is further demonstrated when she gleans in the fields to provide for Naomi and herself. Ruth's actions catch the attention of Boaz, a relative of Naomi, who praises her for her kindness and offers her protection and provision. Ruth 2:11-12 states, "Boaz replied, 'I have been told all about what you have done for your mother-in-law since the death of your husband—how you left your father and mother and your homeland and came to live with a people you did not know before. May the LORD repay your work, and may you receive a rich reward from the LORD, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge.'" Ruth's kindness and courtesy not only secure her future but also place her in the genealogy of Jesus Christ. The New Testament also encourages young women to embody kindness and hospitality. In 1 Timothy 5:10 , Paul outlines the qualities of a virtuous woman, including being "well known for good deeds, such as bringing up children, showing hospitality, washing the feet of the saints, helping those in distress, and devoting herself to every good work." This passage underscores the importance of kindness and service to others, including strangers, as a hallmark of Christian character. These biblical accounts and teachings highlight the significance of young women who are kind and courteous to strangers. Their actions not only fulfill God's commandments to love and serve others but also bring blessings and favor upon themselves and their communities. Torrey's Topical Textbook Genesis 24:17And the servant ran to meet her, and said, Let me, I pray you, drink a little water of your pitcher. Torrey's Topical Textbook Library On a Single Eye Letter xvi. Charity. John Calvin. His Life and Character. Treatise on the Priesthood. Book iii. The Life and Death of Mr. Badman, A Case of Conscience Resolved part ii The Pilgrim's Progress Sozomen as Author. Christian Behavior Resources Is it wrong for a Christian girl/woman to be a tomboy? | GotQuestions.orgWhat can we learn from the woman at the well? | GotQuestions.org What is the meaning of the story of the woman with the issue of blood? | GotQuestions.org Woman: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Woman of Distinction: Fair and Graceful Woman of Distinction: Fond of Dress and Ornaments Woman of Distinction: Haughty in Their Deportment Woman of Distinction: Wore Their Hair Plaited and Adorned With Gold and Pearls Woman of the Poorer Classes Swarthy from Exposure to the Sun Woman were Required to Hear and Obey the Law Woman: (At Ease and Careless) of a State of Carnal Security Woman: (Chaste and Holy) of Saints Woman: (Delicate) of Backsliding Israel Woman: (Foolish) of Mere Professors Woman: (Forsaken) of Israel in Her Captivity Woman: (Gloriously Arrayed) of the Church of Christ Woman: (Lewd) of the Roman Apostasy Woman: Allowed to Join in the Temple-Music from the Time of David Woman: Considered a Valuable Booty in War Woman: Frequently: Active in Instigating to Iniquity Woman: Frequently: Fond of Self-Indulgence Woman: Frequently: Silly and Easily Led Into Error Woman: Frequently: Subtle and Deceitful Woman: Frequently: Zealous in Promoting Superstition and Idolatry Woman: Generally Lived in a Separated Apartment or Tent Woman: Generally Wore a Vail in the Presence of the Other Sex Woman: Good and Virtuous, Described Woman: had a Court of the Tabernacle Assigned to Them Woman: Loving and Affectionate Woman: Often Engaged in Agriculture Woman: Often Engaged in Attending Funerals As Mourners Woman: Often Engaged in Celebrating the Victories of the Nation Woman: Often Engaged in Domestic Employments Woman: Often Engaged in Drawing and Carrying Water Woman: Often Engaged in Embroidery Woman: Often Engaged in Grinding Corn Woman: Often Engaged in Spinning Woman: Often Engaged in Tending Sheep Woman: Often Treated With Great Cruelty in War Woman: Origin and Cause of the Name Woman: Originally Made by God in his own Image Woman: Originally Made for Man Woman: Originally Made: from One of Adam's Ribs Woman: Originally Made: Subordinate to Man Woman: Originally Made: To be an Helpmeet for Man Woman: Originally Made: To be the Glory of Man Woman: Punishment for Injuring, when With Child Woman: Safety in Childbirth Promised to the Faithful and Holy Woman: Salvation Promised Through the Seed of Woman: Submissive and Respectful to Husbands Woman: Tender and Constant to Her offspring Woman: To be Governed By, Considered a Calamity by the Jews Woman: To be Slain By, Considered a Great Disgrace Woman: To Wear Her Hair Long As a Covering Woman: Unfaithfulness of, when Married Found out by the Waters of Woman: Virtuous, Held in High Estimation Woman: Vows of, when Married not Binding Upon the Husband Woman: Young of Distinction, Dressed in Robes of Various Colours Woman: Young: Could not Marry Without Consent of Parents Woman: Young: Fond of Ornaments Woman: Young: Inherited Parents' Property when There Was No Male Heir Woman: Young: Kind and Courteous to Strangers Woman: Young: Not to be Given in Marriage Considered a Calamity Woman: Young: Often Taken Captive Woman: Young: Often Treated With Great Cruelty in War Woman: Young: Punishment for Seducing when not Betrothed Woman: Young: Punishment for Seducing, when Betrothed Woman: Young: Required to Learn from and Imitate Their Elders Related Terms Woman-servant (12 Occurrences) |
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