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The exceptional mothers that we have listed in this article are part of the virtuous women in the Bible who have made great changes and gained recognition.
Some of these mothers have done remarkable deeds that have helped in saving lives. Slide down to get to know some of these outstanding Ladies that you can emulate.
Characteristics of a Good Christian Mother
There are some qualities that make up a good Christian mother and the book of Titus 2:5 (KJV) has highlighted these attributes. It says: “To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.”
The characteristics of a good Christian mother imbibe the act of being quiet and diplomatic while exercising self-control.
A mother is a homemaker; a full-time working housewife deploring purity, kindness, and submission to their husband and not a reproach to her family. Amidst that, she is also an intercessor and a teacher to her children giving them an upbringing that’s based on God’s word and not the doctrines of the church.
There are women in the Bible who are rare gems and leave you thinking of flowers; complete beauty with a fine mesh of delicacy, relics singled out for their strength and courage in adversity!
25 Exceptional Mothers in the Bible to Model
Below is a list of exceptional mothers in the bible to model who have been recognized for their deeds and faith:
- Sarah
- Mary
- Eve
- Deborah
- Rebekah
- Hannah
- Ruth
- Miriam
- Abigail
- Anna
- Elizabeth
- Shiphrah
- Puah
- Jael
- Priscilla
- Jehosheba
- Jochebed
- Syrophonecian mother
- Rachael
- Hagar
- Lois
- Eunice
- Esther
- The harlot that King Solomon judged
- The mother of James and John.
Discussing some of the outstanding Mothers in the Bible that you can look up to
1. Sarah; a woman of great faith and patience
I know a lot of people doubt if Sarah was a woman of great faith as she doubted the angels. Let’s do a quick rundown on her history perhaps you might see reasons to judge her better.
Sarah grew up and married Abraham in Ur of Chaldeans then settled in Haran. It can only take a woman of great faith to follow her husband to a land he didn’t know but believed that the Lord would show him.
Enduring the long years of barrenness and the despise from her maid Haggai when she had conceived. Indeed, she is one of the exceptional mothers in the Bible to model; standing by her husband and proving to be a help in his walk with God.
Scripture on Sarah: Genesis 17:19 NIV
“Then God said, ‘Yes, but your wife Sarah will bear you a son, and you will call him Isaac. I will establish my covenant with him as an everlasting covenant for his descendants after him.'”
2. Mary; the mother of Jesus Christ
Mary was already betrothed to Joseph when Angel Gabriel came with the message of her conceiving a son that is Israel’s promised salvation.
Despite her bewilderment, she accepted with humility and her purity gave her the privilege of carrying the Messiah at that young age.
Scripture on Mary: Luke 1:26-33 NIV
“In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you. ”Mary was greatly troubled by his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary you have found favor with God. You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over Jacob’s descendants forever; his kingdom will never end.”
3. Eve; the mother of all living
The Lord made Eve a helper, and companion to Adam. Although she disobeyed God by eating from the forbidden fruit, she remained the source through which the nation where born(being the first mother).
Scripture on Eve: Genesis 3:20 NIV
“Adam named his wife Eve because she would become the mother of all the living.”
4. Deborah; a judge and a good leader
Deborah is a woman admired for her courage and ability to use her gift as a prophetess. She is the wife of Lapiodoth who stood as a mediator.
The people of Israel would always come to her for judgment and she led them to victory with Barak against the Canaanites.
Scripture on Deborah: Judges 5:7 AMP
“The villages were unoccupied and rulers ceased in Israel until you arose—you, Deborah, arose—a mother in Israel.”
5. Rebekah; the mother of twins
Rebekah was chosen for Isaac shortly after he lost Sarah, his mom. She became his wife and a comforter to him. Another important character of Rebekah was that she was a woman of prayer while carrying her twins, she prayed for them and got important revelations from God.
Scripture on Rebekah: Genesis 25:22 NIV
“The babies jostled each other within her, and she said, “Why is this happening to me?” So she went to inquire of the Lord.”
6. Hannah; the mother of Samuel
Hannah was barren and she left her husband and came to the altar of God in Shiloh, where she made a vow to God saying ” O Lord of hosts, if you will indeed look on the affliction of Your maidservant and remember me, and not forget your maidservant and remember me but will give Your maidservant a male child, then I will give him to the Lord all the days of his life and no razor shall come upon his head.”
The Lord answered her and she was faithful to her vow after many years of barrenness. Indeed, she is a faithful mother.
Scripture on Hannah: 1 Samuel 2:20 NIV
“Eli would bless Elkanah and his wife, saying, “May the Lord give you children by this woman to take the place of the one she prayed for and gave to the Lord.” Then they would go home.”
7. Ruth; the loyal daughter-in-law
Ruth was a Moabite; a foreigner who exhibited unusual faithfulness by clinging to her mother-in-law. Although she was widowed and the chances of her remarrying in her country were high, she followed her to Israel.
Scripture on Ruth: Ruth 2:11 NIV
“Boaz replied, “I’ve been told all about what you have done for your mother-in-law since the death of your husband—how you left your father and mother and your homeland and came to live with a people you did not know before.”
8. Miriam; a prophetess and a musician
Miriam, the sister of Aaron after the Lord drowned the Egyptians in the Red Sea, led the women in the praises of God.
Scripture on Miriam: Exodus 15:20 AMP
“Then Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took a timbrel in her hand, and all the women went out after her with timbrels and dancing.”
9. Abigail; wise and soft-spoken
Abigail through her wisdom and words saved her household from destruction.
Scripture on Abigail: 1 Samuel 25:32-34 NIV
“David said to Abigail, “Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, who has sent you today to meet me. May you be blessed for your good judgment and for keeping me from bloodshed this day and from avenging myself with my own hands. Otherwise, as surely as the Lord, the God of Israel, lives, who has kept me from harming you, if you had not come quickly to meet me, not one male belonging to Nabal would have been left alive by daybreak.”
10. Anna; a widow dedicated to the worship of God
During Christ’s dedication at the temple, Anna was filled with the Holy Spirit enabling her to see the Messiah. She devoted her life to serving God after the death of her husband.
She is a mother worthy of emulation and one of the 25 exceptional mothers in the Bible to model.
Scripture on Anna: Luke 2:37 NIV
“and then was a widow until she was eighty-four. She never left the temple but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying”
11. Elizabeth; the mother of John the Baptist
She was a woman of faith who believed in God despite her barrenness. She gave birth to John the Baptist at an old age.
Scripture on Elizabeth: Luke 1:41 NIV
“When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.”
12 &13. Shiphrah and Puah; the Hebrew midwives
The two Hebrew midwives are women of integrity who risked their lives doing the right thing in the face of danger and God blessed them with homes of their own.
Scripture on Shiphrah and Puah: Exodus 1:15-17 NIV
“The king of Egypt said to the Hebrew midwives, whose names were Shiphrah and Puah, “When you are helping the Hebrew women during childbirth on the delivery stool if you see that the baby is a boy, kill him; but if it is a girl, let her live.”The midwives, however, feared God and did not do what the king of Egypt had told them to do; they let the boys live.”
14. Jael; an opportunist
Jael was a Kenite woman who saw a chance and made adequate use of it bringing victory to the people of God.
Scripture on Jael: Judges 4:21 NIV
“But Jael, Heber’s wife, picked up a tent peg and a hammer and went quietly to him while he lay fast asleep, exhausted. She drove the peg through his temple into the ground, and he died.”
15. Priscilla; A zealot and church leader
Priscilla, one of the early converts was zealous for God and invited Paul to her home. She and Aquila educated Paul about the book and provided the answers that would help him carry on the work of Christ.
Scripture on Priscilla: Acts 18:26 NIV
“He began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they invited him to their home and explained to him the way of God more adequately.”
16. Jehosheba; A courageous woman
Jehosheba is another mother of great courage who saved Joash and also preserved the lineage of God.
Scripture on Jehosheba: 2 Chronicles 22:11 NIV
“But Jehosheba, the daughter of King Jehoram, took Joash son of Ahaziah, and stole him away from among the royal princes who were about to be murdered and put him and his nurse in a bedroom. Because Jehosheba, the daughter of King Jehoram and wife of the priest Jehoiada, was Ahaziah’s sister, she hid the child from Athaliah so she could not kill him.”
17. Jochebed; A Woman of Faith
The mother of Moses, a Levite who trusted God to keep her child safe, and when she was appointed by Pharaoh’s daughter, she did well in bringing him up as an Israelite.
Scripture on Jochebed: Exodus 2:1-3 NIV
“Now a man of the tribe of Levi married a Levite woman, and she became pregnant and gave birth to a son. When she saw that he was a fine child, she hid him for three months. But when she could hide him no longer, she got a papyrus basket for him and coated it with tar and pitch. Then she placed the child in it and put it among the reeds along the bank of the Nile.”
18. Syrophonecian mother; a mother determined to get hold of Jesus
The syrophonecian woman begged the Lord to help her child, and when given reasons why she couldn’t be helped, she pressed further.
Scripture on Syrophonecian mother: Mark 7: 26 NIV
“The woman was a Greek, born in Syrian Phoenicia. She begged Jesus to drive the demon out of her daughter.”
19. Rachael; a loved wife
Rachael was loved by Jacob, she was the daughter of Laban and the mother of Joseph who saved his family during the famine.
Scripture on Rachael: Genesis 29:18 KJV
“And Jacob loved Rachel; and said, I will serve thee seven years for Rachel thy younger daughter.”
20. Hagar; the desperate mother
Hagar was sent away by her mistress and journeyed with her child until the water they had was no more. She cried unto God in distress and obtained a blessing for her child.
Scripture on Hagar: Genesis 21:16 ESV
“Then she went and sat down opposite him a good way off, about the distance of a bowshot, for she said, “Let me not look on the death of the child.” And as she sat opposite him, she lifted her voice and wept.”
21 & 22. Lois and Eunice
Eunice was taught by her mother Lois of the Christian faith and these teachings were passed onto her son Timothy.
Scripture on Lois and Eunice: 2 Timothy 1:5 NIV
“I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.”
23. Esther; a woman who sacrificed herself
Esther was an instrument used in saving her nation from destruction. She had the courage to approach the king and pleaded her cause wisely.
Scripture on Esther: Esther 4:16 NIV
“Go, gather together all the Jews who are in Susa, and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my attendants will fast as you do. When this is done, I will go to the king, even though it is against the law. And if I perish, I perish.”
24. The harlot that King Solomon judged
Although her name and lifestyle were not written in the Bible, she was recorded to demonstrate the qualities every mother should admire and deeply long for(loving her child dearly).
Scripture on The harlot that King Solomon judged: 1 Kings 3:26 NIV
“The woman whose son was alive was deeply moved out of love for her son and said to the king, “Please, my lord, give her the living baby! Don’t kill him!” But the other said, “Neither I nor you shall have him. Cut him in two!”
25. The mother of James and John
The mother of James and John is another woman who wanted the best for her kids and went to approach the Lord so that they can be with him in paradise.
Scripture on the mother of James and John: Matthew 20:20 NIV
“Then the mother of Zebedee’s sons came to Jesus with her sons and, kneeling down, asked a favor of him.”
FAQ
How did God create the first woman?
The first woman was created by God after the first man, Adam, according to the biblical story in the Book of Genesis (particularly, Genesis 2:18–24). God made Eve from the rib he had taken out of a man(Adam), and he brought her to the man.
What makes these women exceptional?
The ladies that have been listed on these have been considered to be exceptional in the bible because of the deeds they have done. They have shown a good demonstration of faithfulness, kindness, loyalty, passion, determination, and consistency in what they set their mind to. They have made great sacrifices and shown commitment they have brought them great rewards.
Can I become one of the outstanding women?
Yes, you can. Anyone lady can become exceptional in society but you must put in the effort. First, you need to know what you want to achieve. By knowing what you want, you will be able to determine the amount of energy and effort you need to put in for your dream to be a reality by studying people who have worked through that path. Have a strong mindset, determination, and the will of consistency which can be built eventually.
Conclusion
The Bible is a book chock full of tales compiled over time. People who have had a big impact on the world, both good and evil, are featured in these stories. The fundamental goal of these documents is to educate and inform future generations about the consequences of their actions.
The outstanding mothers in the Bible who have been listed in this article are thought of as good role models. They have been used to explain the true strength of every woman and have displayed beautiful traits that made a difference.
Mothers are a significant group of people, and the Bible includes their stories to inspire future generations that nothing is impossibly difficult. Nothing in life is insurmountable and no condition is permanent.
