Does it say in the bible that a man (or head of the household) has to take care of his family?

Question

as in, does it say that he is in charge of providing income, food and protection? if so, where in the bible does it say this?

thanks a lot, i can use a lot of this for my debate!

Answer 1

Peter 3:7, KJV.

Genesis 3:16, TLB.

Ephesians 5:25, KJV.

Ephesians 5:28, TLB.
Colossians, Chapter 3, Verse 19 reads:

Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.

First Timothy, Chapter 5, Verse 8 reads:

If anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for his immediate family, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

The Book of Ephesians, Chapter 6, Verse 4 says:

Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.



Ephesians 5:33, TLB.

Colossians 3:19, TLB.

Ephesians 5:31.

Ephesians 5:28, 29, KJV.

1 Thessalonians 2:7.

1 Peter 3:7, TLB.

Answer 2

It also says that a man has to kill anyone who lies with another man or who commits adultery.

That old book of plagiarised superstitious twaddle isn't relevant in the 21st century.

It's a joke - clergymen don't provide for their own, they live off handouts and contribute nothing to the productivity of a nation.

Religion is the biggest money-making scam in history.

Answer 3

Yes, it clearly states that the man would be the provider and the wife would be the keeper of the home.

Answer 4

"But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever."
- 1 Timothy 5:8

Answer 5

I am pretty sure it does, if not then it's implied. The male of any species has ALWAYS been seen as the dominant one.

Answer 6

there is also a scripture that commands us to work......and it says if a man will not work he will not (be allowed) to eat.

Answer 7

yes, it says that