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NASB | Ephesians 5:33 Nevertheless, each individual among you also is to love his own wife even as himself, and the wife must see to it that she respects her husband. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Ephesians 5:33 However, each man among you [without exception] is to love his wife as his very own self [with behavior worthy of respect and esteem, always seeking the best for her with an attitude of lovingkindness], and the wife [must see to it] that she respects and delights in her husband [that she notices him and prefers him and treats him with loving concern, treasuring him, honoring him, and holding him dear]. [1 Pet 3:2] |
Subject: love...as himself (if no self-love?) |
Bible Note: Dear Brother Moran: As promised, I've spent two weeks in diligent study concerning this issue. My findings are that the Hebrew word ezer means simply "aid, help". And has nothing to do with power whatsover. There simply is no way of looking at this Hebrew word that would suggest that Eve was created as a greater power. The constant theme in the Bible contradicts the whole notion that Eve was created as a power for which Adam was to be subserviant. The strict interpretation and very definition of the word ezer contradicts that idea. And no more can be implied to the word ezer than can be implied to our English word "help". It is disappointing to me that men like Dr. Kaiser go outside the principles of good teaching and clear language for the purpose of their own grandizement. In thus doing they deceive others. Romans 1:22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, Thanks, Sebkin |