It was a faithful reflection of the teaching enshrined in Genesis, where God is said to have created woman as a helpmate for man, to whom he was to cling; and the last chapter of Proverbs sings the praises of a good housewife, blessed by her children, and the pride of her husband. ”
See oli 1. Moosese raamatu pühakspeetud õpetuse ustav peegeldus, milles öeldi, et Jumal lõi naise mehe jaoks abiliseks, kelle poole mees hoiab; ja Õpetussõnade viimane peatükk laulab kiitust heale perenaisele, keda lapsed õnnistavad ja kes on abikaasale uhkuseks. ”