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What Does the Bible Say About Young Women?

10 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Young Women in the Bible

What does the Bible say about young women? Browse 16 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.

10
Total Verses
8
Old Testament
2
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Young Women

  1. 1
    Ruth 1:16
    And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God: Intreat: or, Be not against me
    KJV
  2. 2
    Esther 2:17
    And the king loved Esther above all the women, and she obtained grace and favour in his sight more than all the virgins; so that he set the royal crown upon her head, and made her queen instead of Vashti. favour: or, kindness in his: Heb. before him
    KJV
  3. 3
    Psalms 144:12
    That our sons may be as plants grown up in their youth; that our daughters may be as corner stones, polished after the similitude of a palace: polished: Heb. cut
    KJV
  4. 4
    Proverbs 11:22
    As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion. is without: Heb. departeth from
    KJV
  5. 5
    Proverbs 31:10
    Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
    KJV
  6. 6
    Proverbs 31:30
    Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.
    KJV
  7. 7
    Ecclesiastes 12:1
    Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them;
    KJV
  8. 8
    Jeremiah 31:22
    How long wilt thou go about, O thou backsliding daughter? for the LORD hath created a new thing in the earth, A woman shall compass a man.
    KJV
  9. 9
    Luke 1:46
    And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord,
    KJV
  10. 10
    Titus 2:4
    That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, sober: or, wise
    KJV

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Young Women? (8 Verses)

And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God: Intreat: or, Be not against me
And the king loved Esther above all the women, and she obtained grace and favour in his sight more than all the virgins; so that he set the royal crown upon her head, and made her queen instead of Vashti. favour: or, kindness in his: Heb. before him
That our sons may be as plants grown up in their youth; that our daughters may be as corner stones, polished after the similitude of a palace: polished: Heb. cut
As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion. is without: Heb. departeth from
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.
Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them;
How long wilt thou go about, O thou backsliding daughter? for the LORD hath created a new thing in the earth, A woman shall compass a man.

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Young Women? (2 Verses)

And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord,
That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, sober: or, wise

How to Study What the Bible Says About Young Women

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about young women. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about young women and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about young women is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on young women needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about young women with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about young women, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about young women?
What does the Bible say about young women? Browse 16 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme. The Bible contains 10 key verses about young women spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about young women are there?
There are 10 key Bible verses about young women compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about young women?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about young women is Ruth 1:16 — "And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will..."
Where in the Bible does it talk about young women?
Young Women is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 10 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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