The woman was made of a rib out of the side of Adam; not made out of his head to top him, nor out of his feet to be trampled on by him, but out of his side to be equal with him, under his arm to be protected, and near his heart to be loved by him.

— Matthew Henry (1662–1714), Bibelausleger

Related Bible passage: GEN.2.22

Topics: Relationships & Family, Love, Humility & Pride

Occasions: Wedding & Marriage, For Reflection

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry (1662–1714) war ein englischer presbyterianischer Pfarrer und Theologe, der vor allem in Chester und London wirkte. Bekannt ist er für seinen mehrbändigen Bibelkommentar, der theologische Auslegung mit puritanisch geprägter Frömmigkeit und lebenspraktischer Seelsorge verbindet. Heutigen Bibellesern begegnet sein gemeinfreies Werk vor allem als leicht zugängliche, erbauliche und sprichwörtlich formulierte Texterklärung, die jedoch keinen wissenschaftlich-kritischen Anspruch erhebt.

All quotes by Matthew Henry (63)

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