Husband Quote by Hillary Jordan
““You’ll move if I say so,” Hap said. “For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church.” “Only so long as he alive,” I said. “For if the husband be dead the wife is loosed from his law. Says so in Romans.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: Unknown source, 2020
Marital authority is linked to religious doctrine, but death releases the spouse from that hierarchy.
In simple terms: Death changes marital power dynamics.
Key Takeaway
Question authority structures.
Themes
marriage
religion
authority
Mood
thought‑provoking
critical
Type
theological
sociological
When to use this quote
- wedding vows
- legal marriage contracts
- faith discussions
Key Concepts
biblical interpretation
gender roles
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view affect gender equality?
- What alternatives exist to hierarchical models?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify theological nuances.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away-from-home_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
