I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence. ([1 Tim. 2 : 12].)
They are commanded to be under obedience, as also saith the law. ([1 Cor. 14 : 34].)
Even as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord. ([1 Peter 3 : 6].)
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And Deborah, a prophetess, ... judged Israel at that time.... And Deborah said unto Barak, Up, for this is the day in which the Lord hath delivered Sisera into thy hand.... And the Lord discomfited Sisera, and all his chariots, and all his host, with the edge of the sword before Barak. ([Judges 4 : 4], [14, 15].)
The inhabitants of the villages ceased; they ceased in Israel, until that I, Deborah, arose, that I arose, a mother in Israel. ([Judges 5 : 7].)
And on my hand-maidens I will pour out in those days my spirit, and they shall prophesy. ([Acts 2 : 18].)
And the same man had four daughters, virgins, which did prophesy. ([Acts 21 : 9].)