Honey, Wife, Sister, Woman, Property

 

Honey, Wife, Sister, Woman, Property

Genesis 14:14 “And when Abram heard that his brother was taken captive, he armed his trained servants, born in his own house, three hundred and eighteen, and pursued them unto Dan.

15 And he divided himself against them, he and his servants, by night, and smote them, and pursued them unto Hobah, which is on the left hand of Damascus.

16 And he brought back all the goods, and also brought again his brother Lot, and his goods, and the women also, and the people.”

     She wears a lot of hats.  She is many things to many different people.  These five things she remains to me.

     Pillow talk and kind expressions of the day converses her in Honey, Honey Bunches, Hon, etc.  Wife she understands in subjection.  What is her proper place in respect to me?  She should know it is at my right hand.  “Yes, Sir” earns this spot as I take the lead.  Sister she understands for we inherit a kingdom jointly.  Woman is the name given as my helper.  Taken from my side, she surely is part of me and I desire not to be alone.  Property?  Well, this is a bigger one to swallow.

     Straight out of the Middle East?  Expecting the camel cavalcade to walk by as women in full bed sheets stare out of eye slits?  No.  Property.  The term resounds.

     Abraham heard the call.  Five kings made off with goods and personages.  He mounted pursuit and risked all.   He brought it back.  Listen to the terminology.  “his goods, and the women also, and the people.”  These comprised the entire package.

      When thinking of women as property, open your mind.  Property is regarded as an asset worthy of protection.  Abraham was willing to lay down his life for another’s property.  Also, property requires maintenance and careful upkeep each day.  Any trespass must be addressed and violently upended if necessary.  Is there ownership?  Surely, take a look at her left-handed finger.  She comes under my wing.  I am responsible in church and civil courts for my keep of her.

     Honey, Wife, Sister, Woman, Property only describe my relationship to my best friend.  If I were only to sweet talk her as Honey but never attend her needs, would I be a responsible steward?  God has given me a great responsibility.  These terms give depth to my understanding.

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