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Egalitarian overreach on 'ezer': Belleville claims it implies 'help that only God can provide' -- Mike refutes this with Ezekiel 12:14 where 'ezer' refers to military helpers.

Was Women's Submission Just a Curse to Be Overturned? Women in Ministry part 2 00:55:44 – 00:57:15

Egalitarian overreach on the meaning of 'ezer'

Linda Belleville and others try to elevate 'ezer' beyond neutral to mean 'help that only God can provide.' Mike counters with Ezekiel 12:14 where 'ezer' refers to military helpers/aides -- ordinary human assistance, not divine help. The word simply means 'help' without inherent implications about rank in either direction.

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