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.
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Asked July 01 2013
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S. Michael Houdmann
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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...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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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...
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