By definition, the Hebraic ‘ishshâh, that is, “Woman” of Genesis 2:23 does ‘surround’ her around her own husband – when consideration is given to ‘help meet’, ‛êzer (ay’-zer) in Hebrew, meaning ‘one who helps;’ and especially its primitive root, ‛âzar (aw-zar’): ‘to surround, that is, protect or aid.’ God’s intended wife is like what the bark does for the tree; and also like health personnel who remain visible at the beck and call in the surgery room, ready to place every tool needed into the professionally able hand of the surgeon. Every help given by the nurses must meet the call from the doctor. As nurses do not determine what tools are needed so must the wife submit to the husband’s will to run a successful marriage. Her submission is a powerful force, spiritually. The wife, knowing fully well of her husband’s unflinching commitment of love to her, her mind is put at full rest; she is able to inject her best into the marriage fabric. It takes two, really, to tango!Read More