There are many bible verses about the value of a woman with the most famous one being Proverbs 31:10 which says, “A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.”

Here are other bible verses about a value of a woman; God has bought us at a price (1 Corinthians 6:19-20), we are God’s very own possession (1 Peter 2:9), God’s masterpiece (Ephesians 2:10), a citizen of heaven (Philippians 3:20), we have been made a little lower than the angels (Hebrews 2:7), we worth more than birds or sheep, and we are also part of the body of Christ. 

This just shows that a value of a woman is unquantifiable. One can’t really put a price tag on her.

If you are a woman reading this know that you are worth so much, it doesn’t matter what people think of you. God has a great purpose for you.

If you are a man reading this, you should treat a woman right because she is of so much value. And the bible even says that he who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from God (Proverbs 18:22).

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Bible Verses About Value Of A Woman

1. A woman is worth more than rubies (Proverbs 31:10)

“A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.” Proverbs 31:10

This means that a woman is worth more than any gemstone you can think of. There is no way of quantifying her worth. But what contributes greatly to her worth is her noble character.

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2. She is a must have in a man’s life since she carries favour (Proverbs 18:22)

“He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the LORD.” Proverbs 18:22

This means that a woman is worth whatever you can imagine and beyond because the bible says that when you find a wife you find a good thing and also receive favor from God.

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3. She is an inheritance from God (Proverbs 19:14)

“Houses and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the LORD.” Proverbs 19:14

A woman is valuable because she comes straight from God. If God is precious, wonderful, majestic, etc, it means that those are also her qualities.

4. She is a suitable helper (Genesis 2:18)

The LORD God also said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make for him a suitable helper.” Genesis 2:18

We pay our helpers but a woman is not just an ordinary helper; she is a suitable helper meaning that she is worth even more. 

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5. A woman is God’s very own possession (1 Peter 2:9)

“You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light.” 1 Peter 2:9

If a daughter is a child of a king it makes her a princess, meaning that her title has more value than a daughter of a commoner. Since this bible verse says women are God’s very own possession it means her value is way too high. 

6. God has bought her at price (1 Corinthians 6:19-20)

“You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body.” 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

God still paid a further price to redeem us although he is our maker. It means he regards mankind very highly. 

It is similar to when a parent has a sick child, the parent can pay any price to bring back the child to normality. 

7. A woman is a god (Psalms 82:6)

“I said, ‘You are “gods”; you are all sons of the Most High.’ Psalms 82:6

8. She is a little lower than the angels (Hebrews 2:6-7)

But somewhere it is testified in these words: “What is man that You are mindful of him, or the son of man that You care for him? You made him a little lower than the angels; You crowned him with glory and honor.” Hebrews 2:6-7

9. A woman is citizen of heaven (Philippians 3:20)

“But we are citizens of heaven, where the Lord Jesus Christ lives. And we are eagerly waiting for him to return as our Savior.” Philippians 3:20

10. She is part of the body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:27)

“Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.” 1 Corinthians 12:27

11. She is worth more than a house (Hebrews 3:3,6)

“Jesus has been found worthy of greater honor than Moses, just as the builder of a house has greater honor than the house itself. But Christ is faithful as the Son over God’s house. And we are his house, if indeed we hold firmly to our confidence and the hope in which we glory.” Hebrews 3:3,6

12. A woman is God’s masterpiece (Ephesians 2:10)

“For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” Ephesians 2:10

13. Jacob was willing to pay any price for Rachael (Genesis 29:20,27)

“So Jacob served seven years to get Rachel, but they seemed like only a few days to him because of his love for her.” (Genesis 29:20)

“Finish this daughter’s bridal week; then we will give you the younger one also, in return for another seven years of work.” (Genesis 29:27)

14. The king wanted to give Esther even half of his kingdom (Esther 5:3)

Then the king asked, “What is it, Queen Esther? What is your request? Even up to half the kingdom, it will be given you.” Esther 5:3

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15. A woman is of more value than the birds of the air (Matthew 6:33)

“Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?” Matthew 6:33

16. A woman is worth more than many sparrows (Matthew 10:30-31)

“And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.” Matthew 10:30-31

17. The bible commands a man to love his wife as himself (Ephesians 5:28)

“In this same way, husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself.” Ephesians 5:28

18. A woman is more valuable than sheep (Matthew 12:12)

“How much more valuable is a person than a sheep! Therefore it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath.” Matthew 12:12

19. Rebekah was given expensive gold and silver jewellery (Genesis 24:22,53)

“When the camels had finished drinking, the man took out a gold nose ring weighing a beka and two gold bracelets weighing ten shekels. Then the servant brought out gold and silver jewelry and articles of clothing and gave them to Rebekah.” Genesis 24:22,53

20. She deserves a bride price (Exodus 22:16-17)

“If a man seduces a virgin who is not pledged to be married and sleeps with her, he must pay the bride-price, and she shall be his wife. If her father absolutely refuses to give her to him, he must still pay the bride-price for virgins.” Exodus 22:16-17

21. God can even offered his son for her (John 3:16)

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16

22. She is expensive (John 12:3,5)

Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus’ feet and wiped his feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. “Why wasn’t this perfume sold and the money given to the poor? It was worth a year’s wages.” John 12:3, 5

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Final thoughts

These bible verses about a value of a woman are so encouraging. Everytime you have doubts about yourself or your self-esteem, just check out what God thinks of you in his word. Don’t forget to share this.