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Why did God curse women with birth pains?



      

Genesis 3:16

ESV - 16 To the woman he said, "I will surely multiply your pain in childbearing; in pain you shall bring forth children. Your desire shall be for your husband, and he shall rule over you.

Clarify Share Report Asked July 01 2013 Mini Anonymous (via GotQuestions)

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Shea S. Michael Houdmann Supporter Got Questions Ministries
On that fateful day in the Garden of Eden when Eve chose to disobey God, she ate from the only tree that was forbidden (Genesis 3:3). Because Eve disobeyed, God said, "I will make your pains in chi...

July 01 2013 2 responses Vote Up Share Report


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Shea S. Michael Houdmann Supporter Got Questions Ministries
A woman's pain in childbirth is part of the suffering brought into the world through sin. As a direct result of the original sin, Adam, Eve, and the serpent were all cursed in one way or another. G...

August 30 2013 4 responses Vote Up Share Report


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