Virtuous Woman = Superwoman

Do you remember the song Superwoman, by Karen White? I heard it this morning and it brought back a Biblical reading that my Mother always talked about - Proverbs 31:10-31 (Virtuous Woman).

I did some research and found some interesting results. The definition of a Virtuous Woman is a woman with strength of character. Now my research also brought a lot of issues to light for me. One major one is why I have not jumped the broom as yet.

The Virtuous woman as seen in the Bible does not sleep, she riseth also while it is yet night and her candle goeth not out by night. She does not bring shame to her household, she provides food and shelter, she is a financial wizard and does not make bad financial decisions, she takes care of husband and her children without complaint; working willingly with her hands. WOW!


It is understood that the term "husband" means lord or owner. Does this mean that I am now my husband's property, once I'm married? There are so many things that I read about a virtuous woman, that it makes me question what type of woman I am. Since I am not too sure that I can do all those things without complaint and still love and honour my husband(owner) with smiles and hugs. I will be too tired to do anything else, especially pro-create.

I have no intention of being someone's property and I do have the inclination to slave at home or spin yarn, like what the scripture suggests. Will that stop me from finding a husband or owner? If so, well I'll be single for a very long time. Why doesn't the scripture speak about a Virtuous Man? A man willing to assist in the chores, to love, honour and obey and a man who will go out hunting for food and not be a financial liability. One who will stay up late spinning yarn and get up early and prepare breakfast, without complaint.

If I find a man with strength of character - virtuous and God-fearing, maybe then I'll be willing to be his property.