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The woman was made of a rib out of the side of Adam; not…

“The woman was made of a rib out of the side of Adam; not made out of his head to rule over him, nor out of his feet to be trampled upon by him, but out of his side to be equal with him, under his arm to be protected, and near his heart to be beloved.” quote by Matthew Henry
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““The woman was made of a rib out of the side of Adam; not made out of his head to rule over him, nor out of his feet to be trampled upon by him, but out of his side to be equal with him, under his arm to be protected, and near his heart to be beloved.””

Matthew Henry

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Women are intended as partners, not subordinates or objects, sharing equality and mutual protection with men.

In simple terms: Women are equal partners, not ruled or trampled.

Key Takeaway

Treat women as equals and protect them.

Themes

equality partnership respect

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

ethical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • marriage
  • workplace
  • family decisions
  • social policy

Key Concepts

Theology gender roles

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can societies ensure true partnership?
  • What barriers prevent mutual protection?
A Different Perspective

May overlook individual differences and cultural contexts.

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