Bible Study
Women of the Bible
Their stories, in their own verses
From the first woman to the early church, Scripture records the faith and stories of many women. This study introduces some of the most notable, each with a defining verse and a link to read her story in full.
1
Eve, the First Woman
And Adam called his wife’s name Eve; because she was the mother of all living.
Adam names his wife Eve, “the mother of all living.”
2
Sarah, Mother of Nations
And the LORD visited Sarah as he had said, and the LORD did unto Sarah as he had spoken.
The birth of Isaac, long promised to Sarah.
3
Miriam, the Prophetess
And Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took a timbrel in her hand; and all the women went out after her with timbrels and with dances.
Miriam leads Israel in song after the crossing of the sea.
4
Deborah, Judge of Israel
And Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lapidoth, she judged Israel at that time.
Deborah judged Israel and led in a time of crisis.
5
Ruth, the Loyal Daughter-in-law
And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God:
Ruth’s pledge to Naomi is among the most-quoted verses in the Bible.
6
Hannah, Who Prayed for a Son
For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of him:
Hannah dedicates the son she prayed for, Samuel.
7
Esther, For Such a Time as This
For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father’s house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?
Mordecai’s words to Esther at the turning point of the story.
8
Mary, Mother of Jesus
And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.
Mary’s reply to the angel Gabriel.
9
Mary Magdalene, First at the Tomb
Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master.
The risen Jesus speaks her name.
10
Lydia, the First European Convert
And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard us: whose heart the Lord opened, that she attended unto the things which were spoken of Paul.
Lydia, a seller of purple, believes at Philippi.