Rahab: Diverse Situations Require Ezer Work (Joshua 2)

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Sometimes surprising women are called to show up as ezers in unusual situations. Rahab was one of these examples. Here's...

Shiphrah and Puah: Two Ezer Midwives Defy the King (Exodus 1:8-22)

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One consequence of the woman's sin was an increased frequency of pregnancies and increased pain in delivering babies...

God Created Woman as an Ezer Kind of Helper (Genesis 2:18)

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Many opinions of working women have been shaped by the word in Genesis 2:18, "helper." This word therefore merits some...

Women Workers in the Old Testament

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Throughout the Old Testament, we see God at work through the actions of women.

Deborah (Judges 4-5)

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The best of the judges is Deborah. The people recognize her wisdom and come to her for counsel and conflict resolution...

Elisha’s Restoration of a Household’s Financial Solvency (2 Kings 4:1-7)

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After one of the prophets in Elisha’s circle died, his family fell into debt. The fate of a destitute family in...

Land Ownership and Property Rights (Numbers 26-27; 36:1-12)

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As time passes and demographics change, another new census is needed (Num. 26:1-4). A crucial purpose of this census is...

Receiving God’s Blessing of Productivity Means Respecting Co-workers (Ruth 2:8-16)

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Prevention of harassment means not only creating a safe environment, but a productive one for those at risk. The...