Woman's Curse

Genesis is the book of beginnings. As we study we learn of the creation of man and woman. (Genesis 5:1-2), we learn of the first sin and the “curse” that was brought upon man and woman. As we study the depth of the meaning of God’s Word, we can understand why we struggle in particular areas. With this wisdom we can seek God’s strength to overcome these issues in our lives. Let’s look at some of the details of “Woman’s Curse”.


Genesis 3:16 KJV “Unto the woman he said, I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy conception; in sorrow thou shalt bring forth children; and thy desire shall be to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee”. Every woman who has given birth knows very well the pain in pregnancy and delivery of a child. Whenever someone has a new baby we often share “our story” of the painful process. It doesn’t end with the birth, as mothers often struggle with the pain of sorrow as our children mature and no longer need us.

Let’s read further…“thy desire shall be to thy husband”. Taken at face value some loosely interpreted it as “I will desire my husband”. In studying this phrase we will find the true interpretation. The New Living Translation sheds much light: “And you will desire to control your husband, but he will rule over you.” WHOA! Does this stop you in your tracks and make you think about your “curse”? As you look at yourself, do you see yourself trying to control the men in your life or compete against them? Whether you are married, widowed, or single, every woman battles with controlling the men in our lives, and this bring conflict. We feel like we need to be in control. Should we be controlling men? The Biblical answer clearly is NO! Matthew Henry Commentary explains it this way: “If man had not sinned, he would always have ruled with wisdom and love; if the woman had not sinned, she would always have obeyed with humility and meekness.”


In a devotional by Nancy Leigh DeMoss, she comments on the conflict between men and women; "God’s design for men and women is far more satisfying than the relationship portrayed in our world. Instead of a woman becoming more like a man or a man becoming more like a woman, God created us to be different. And those differences aren’t meant to compete with one another but to complete each other. When God created male and female, the Bible tells us, 'it was very good.'”

Have you recognized your unique qualities as a woman? Ask God to use you to complement the men around you so that He can be glorified." God’s design is not that you be a doormat, but has created you as a unique woman. As we allow our lives to complement the lives of men they will honor and love us.

Ladies, this is our curse! When we try to control men we are sinning and allowing the curse to control our life. When we see this conflict creeping up, we must seek wisdom and strength from God. Don't let your feathers get ruffled, just “let him (man) rule over you.” This is God’s plan and it works. Obey in humility and meekness. Glorify God with your life.