(wife-man). Hebrew women cared for the household (Gen. 18:6); carried water (Gen. 24:15); tended flocks (Gen. 29:6); spun (Ex. 35:26); made clothes (1 Sam. 2:19); acted as hostess and guest on social occasions (Job 1:4; John 2:3; 12:2); prophesied, composed, sang, and danced (Ex. 15:20-21; Judg. 11:31; 21:21); feted (1 Sam. 18:6-7); held public positions (Judg. 4; 5; 2 Kings 22:14; Neh. 6:14; Luke 2:36); were workers in the Church (Acts 18:18,26; Rom. 16:1).