We live in a culture that has lost its mind on what it means to be a woman. In fact, it’s lost the definition entirely. Now, womanhood is a costume that anyone can put on, an identity that can be claimed based on feelings or cosmetic surgeries.
But this cultural confusion didn’t start with gender ideology. What we’re seeing in gender ideology is just the fruit of a deeper issue: an identity crisis that began when God and His purpose were cast aside. It began when we replaced God’s Word with our own ideas, traded His truth for self-expression, and turned biblical womanhood into a list of aesthetics rather than an act of worship.
What is Biblical Womanhood?
In Christian circles, I’ve heard women describe biblical womanhood in terms of soft voices, skirts, head coverings, or being “keepers at home.” But those are preferences—not commands. The problem is, we’ve put so much emphasis on outward appearance and traditional roles that we’ve neglected what the Bible actually teaches.
Biblical womanhood is not defined by what a woman looks like—it’s defined by how she reflects God’s design.
In Genesis 1:27, we read, “So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.” Right out of the gate, we see that men and women are both made in God’s image. That’s where identity begins—not in roles, but in reflection.
Our identity as women comes from being made by God, for God, and in His image. Not in being mothers. Not in being wives. Those are beautiful callings, but they are not the root of our identity.
And when the Bible talks about womanhood, it doesn’t give us a list of gender stereotypes to live up to. When we say we want to be biblical women, we have to ask ourselves what that means based on Scripture.
Let’s be honest: womanhood has been under attack for a long time. But the way we respond matters. We don’t need to fight confusion with more confusion. We need to get clear on God’s design, His Word, and His purpose for women.
That’s why it bothers me when we reduce biblical womanhood to home decor and long dresses. When we do this, we’re no better than the culture who concludes womanhood is defined by makeup and long hair. Does modesty matter? Of course. But modesty is about the heart before it’s about the hemline. Titus 2 doesn’t tell women to be quiet and cute. It tells older women to teach younger women how to love their husbands and children, be self-controlled and pure, and manage their households well.
All the Single Ladies
If you’re single, you’re still fully walking in biblical womanhood when you submit your life to Christ, serve His kingdom, and live with purpose.
Your calling is to reflect the image of God as a woman in whatever season you’re in. That means cultivating wisdom, walking in holiness, and pointing others to Christ.
Submission
And we’ve got to talk about submission. I know, it’s a word that makes people squirm. But submission isn’t oppression—it’s order.
In Ephesians 5, Paul writes about the way Christ loved the Church and gave Himself up for her. And right before he tells wives to submit to their husbands, he says, “Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.”
Biblical submission is about honoring God’s design for marriage, not silencing women or stripping them of strength.
Jesus submitted to the will of the Father—and He was fully God. Submission does not equal inferiority. It’s part of God’s divine order.
But let me be clear: submission never means enduring abuse. God does not call women to be doormats. He calls us to be wise, discerning, and bold in our faith.
The Real Question
So here’s the real question: Are we reflecting God’s design, or are we chasing cultural ideals—whether from the world or from within the Church?
Biblical womanhood is not about becoming someone you’re not. It’s about living in full submission to who God created you to be.
We need to raise up women who know their Bibles, who love truth more than trends, and who aren’t afraid to stand in the gap for this generation.
Because here’s what’s at stake: when we get womanhood wrong, we misrepresent the image of God. And when we get it right, we show the world a glimpse of the gospel.
So no, biblical womanhood isn’t about makeup or titles. It’s about identity, purpose, and obedience.The world is confused about what it means to be a woman. But God is not. And neither should we be.
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