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Philip Payne's overreach: calling 'ezer' 'rescuer' and Eve 'man's savior' goes too far in the other direction.

Was Women's Submission Just a Curse to Be Overturned? Women in Ministry part 2 01:01:21 – 01:02:21

Egalitarian overreach on 'ezer'

Philip Payne (pp. 44-45, 'Man and Woman, One in Christ') claims 'ezer' highlights the woman as 'the rescuer of man,' 'a strength corresponding to him,' and even 'man's savior.' Mike considers this excessive -- Payne elevates Eve almost above Adam in his interpretation, which is also not supported by the word's usage.

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