Women also were a metaphor for the righteousness that could be seen in Israel. Women were shown as keeping things close to their heart (Luke 3:19) and delicate (Jeremiah 6:2). They were also seen as those that maintained the purity of the race. (Genesis 24:3-5), as well as those that maintained the honor. (Exodus 22:17)
Then there were those who maintained silent submission, as Ruth did to Boaz in chapters 2 and 3. What is silent submission? For women, it is so hard to follow because of women’s liberation who claim that submission means slavery to men. Then again there are men that mentally and physically abuse women so that they won’t express themselves. But this is not God’s idea of submission. God’s idea is that women have a role in life and worship. I believe it goes along with reading and understanding what is meant by “should” and “must”. “Should” expresses a desire that something be done, “must” is a command. So this would indicate that there is a reconciliation of scriptures. 1Timothy 2:10-15 is reconciled with 1 Corinthians 11:3-16. And this silent submission would also explain how there could be the lifting of hands in worship. Does the fact that I don’t lift my hands in a worship service mean I am not obeying the scripture? No not at all. All it means is that this is how I am keeping order in worship. Lifting holy hand can be done in my heart, much as I can sing in my heart. It has to do with what my attitude is. Do I want to obey God or man? God tells me to “be silent and know that I am your God.” So I will lift my hands to Him in my heart. So I will make melody to Him in my heart. I think it has to do with what is the better vs. the best way to worship Him.
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