Linda Belleville's argument: every other OT use of 'ezer' has no connotation of submission; God himself is most commonly called 'ezer' in Scripture.

Dr. Linda Belleville (egalitarian) argues that no other OT use of 'ezer' implies the helper is in a lower position than the one being helped. Mike surveyed the uses and agrees -- there's nothing there. The most common subject called 'ezer' in the Bible is God himself (e.g., Hosea 13:9: 'you are against me, against your helper'). Even English translators don't think 'helper' means subordinate.