What Is A Helpmate? (what Genesis 2:18 REALLY Means)

“Then the Lord God said, ‘It is not good that the man should be alone. I will make him a helper suitable {helpmate} for him.'” – Genesis 2:18 Let’s be honest. This verse doesn’t really jive with the 21st century way of thinking. Many Christians simply avoid it or pretend it’s not in the Bible. A wife being labeled a helpmate (or sometimes helpmeet) is seen as a demeaning role that places women below a man. But that’s because we have the wrong idea of what a helpmate actually is. Let's look at what helpmate really means. Let’s Talk! What’s one takeaway from this video that stood out to you? Drop a comment below! 📬 Weekly reflections by email on what the Bible says and how it applies to everyday life https://rethinkbible.substack.com ☕ Enjoy This Content? Buy Me a Coffee & Support My Work! ➡ https://www.rethinknow.org/support/ 📖 Want a Deeper Look at This Topic? Read More Here: ➡ https://www.rethinknow.org/helpmate-ezer-meaning/ ✉ Have a Question or Just Want to Say Hi? 📩 Email me at jeff@rethinknow.org 📲 Let’s Connect on Social Media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jcp988/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curtis.poor TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro 0:50 - What Helpmate Doesn't Mean 1:11 - It's Not A Term Of Inferiority 2:06 - It Doesn't Mean Wives Are Servants 2:42 - It Doesn't Mean Women Can't Lead 3:15 - What Helpmate Means 4:00 - Helpmate = Ezer Kenegdo 4:26 - Kenegdo Meaning 5:00 - Ezer Meaning 6:52 - Helpmate Meaning: Equal But Different 8:02 - Helpmate Meaning: Alongside Not Behind 8:36 - Helpmate Meaning: A Term Of Strength 9:26 - Helpmate Meaning: God Is Our Helper 9:59 - Closing Thoughts On Helpmate Don't forget to leave a comment! What is a helpmate?