Bible Quote by Elmore Leonard
““A wife's faithful to her husband, subject to him. It's in the bible.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Get Shorty, 1990
The quote suggests a traditional view that a wife’s loyalty and subordination to her husband is biblically endorsed.
In simple terms: Biblical claim of wife’s loyalty.
Key Takeaway
Question traditional gender roles.
Themes
gender
religion
marriage
authority
Mood
critical
inquisitive
Type
sociological
theological
When to use this quote
- marriage counseling
- theological study
- gender equality debates
Key Concepts
patriarchy
scriptural interpretation
social norms
Questions to Reflect On
- Is this view still relevant today?
- How do different faiths view marital roles?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations vary widely; context matters.
![“[He] wanted her to be his. But despite her mother's confidence, Charlotte was still too hesitant for words to be rashly spoken. He needed to guide her into trusting him, show her by his actions that he would be a faithful husband, cleaving only to her, should she do him the great honor and consent…” quote by Carolyn Miller](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/921/carolyn-miller-48049_confidence_he-wanted-her-to-be-his-but-despite-her_960418.jpg)
