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NASB | 1 Timothy 2:11 A woman must quietly receive instruction with entire submissiveness. |
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Subject: Is God so shortsighted? |
Bible Note: Greetings EdB! I've got you! I thought we were just talking about general principles! I didn't realize you were limiting your comments to just this passage! Sorry! However, even in this passage, there are many issues that are not clear. 1) Were the women discussed women in general or wives? 2) Was this a permanent practice of Paul's or a temporary practice (I am not permitting....)? 3) What does it mean to learn in quietness? The word is often used of an attitude not of a lack of speech! 4) How does this passage relate the general principles of Scripture? 5) How do we handle this passage in relation to other passage where women to teach and minister? I haven't read any intepretation of this passage that I think does total justice to it. It is not as clear what this passage means as some would have us think. For example, you mentioned the issue of homosexuality! I share your concern about the way it has been approached by some. However, I think there is a major difference between what they have done and what Prayon is refering to. There isn't any passage in Scripture that says it is okay to be a homosexual, but there are Scriptures where women are given leadership roles, prophecy, and speak in the services. Personally, I think when you have a passage like this, which is not clear, that it is best not to be dogmatic either way! I'm off for a few days at the beginning of the week, so I'll try to do some more digging and see what I can find! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |