The Bible has recorded several tearful women in the scripture. In my research, for this article, I discovered there are several Bible verses about tears of a woman.
Their tears, hope and faith in God broke protocols and gave way to manifestations of the supernatural powers of God in their lives and that of their families, while others shed tears of joy, testimony and accomplishments.
These women in the Bible cried to God because of the problems they encountered and their need for a solution that was not forthcoming within their expected time.
Bible Verses about Tears of a Woman
The world is filled with ups and downs and lots of women have found themselves in situations that make them tearful. The prolonged agony and pains make life frustrating, even in these situations, God is with them and willing to make a way out.
Lots of women were in this situation in the Bible and God made a way for them and they laughed at last.
I want to discuss 25 verses of the Bible that talk about the various tears of a woman in her home, workplace, family or in society at large and how God miraculously wiped their tears.
Tears of a Woman in Supplication
1. Psalms 6:6
“I am weary with my moaning; every night I flood my bed with tears; I drench my couch with my weeping.”
Psalms 6:6 (ESV)
These are the tears that are shaded by some women because of how the content of their hearts keeps taking them through so many frustrating situations they have encountered and the many unanswered prayers, yet they keep on trusting in God.
2. Psalms 39:12
“Hear my prayer, O LORD, and give ear to my cry; hold not your peace at my tears! For I am a sojourner with you, a guest, like all my fathers.”
Psalms 39:12 (ESV)
This is a prayer to God for a quick response to the prolonged prayers and heartfelt request.
3. Lamentation 2:18
“Their heart cried to the Lord. O wall of the daughter of Zion, let tears stream down like a torrent day and night! Give yourself no rest, your eyes no respite”
Lamentation 2:18 (ESV)
This portion of the Bible describes how serious women and people in general regard prayers.
Tears in Planting Season and its Reward
4. Psalms 126:5
“Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy!”
Psalms 126:5 (ESV)
This portion of the Bible reminds a praying woman that every prayer she renders is not a waste in God’s end. God is the God of Mercy, He hears and is always ready to grant answers to every prayer that is rendered to him from a contrite heart.
Tears of Persuasion to God
5. Psalms 56:8
“You have kept count of my tossings; put my tears in your bottle. Are they not in your book?”
Psalms 56:8 (ESV)
This portion of the Bible reminds God to be mindful of his promises. His word is in the heart of a believer.
Tears from a Grieved Heart
7. Jeremiah 9:1
“Oh that my head were waters, and my eyes a fountain of tears, that I might weep day and night for the slain of the daughter of my people!”
Jeremiah 9:1 (ESV)
This verse of the scripture talks about the tears that come from the slain of the daughters of Zion. It reminds God of the need to fight for His people.
Tears of Service and Devotion to God’s Work
8. Acts 20:19
“Serving the Lord with all humility and with tears and with trials that happened to me through the plots of the Jews.”
Acts 20:19 (ESV)
9. 2 Corinthians 2:4
“For I wrote to you out of much affliction and anguish of heart and with many tears, not to cause you pain but to let you know the abundant love that I have for you.”
2 Corinthians 2:4 (ESV)
10. 2 Timothy 1:4
“As I remember your tears, I long to see you, that I may be filled with joy.”
2 Timothy 1:4 (ESV)
Tears of a Woman with a Warning
11. Acts 20:31
“Therefore be alert, remembering that for three years I did not cease night or day to admonish everyone with tears.”
Acts 20:31
Tears of a Woman from a Discontented Heart
12. 1 Samuel 1:8 & 10
8. “And Elkanah, her husband, said to her, “Hannah, why do you weep? And why do you not eat? And why is your heart sad? Am I not more to you than ten sons?”
10. “She was deeply distressed and prayed to the LORD and wept bitterly”.
1 Samuel 1:8 & 10 (ESV)
Hannah was tearful because of her barrenness. She was married to Elkanah and God withheld the fruit of her womb. She cried to God and God wiped away all the tears from her eyes. She became a mother and she gave birth. God restored her womb and her happiness.
Tears for the Love of God
13. Luke 7:44
“Then turning toward the woman he said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? I entered your house; you gave me no water for my feet, but she has wet my feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair.”
Luke 7:44 (ESV)
Tears of a Woman Seeking Assurance from God
14. Isaiah 25:8
“He will swallow up death forever, and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from all faces, and the reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth, for the LORD has spoken.”
Isaiah 25:8 (ESV)
15. Jeremiah 31:16
Thus says the LORD: “Keep your voice from weeping, and your eyes from tears, for there is a reward for your work, declares the LORD, and they shall come back from the land of the enemy.”
Jeremiah 31:16 (ESV)
16. Revelation 7:17
“For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd, and he will guide them to springs of living water, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”
Revelation 7:17 (ESV)
Tears of a Broken-hearted Woman
17. Judges 11:38
“So he said, “Go.” Then he sent her away for two months, and she departed, she and her companions, and wept for her virginity on the mountains.”
Judges 11:38 (ESV)
18. 2 Samuel 1:24
“You daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, who clothed you luxuriously in scarlet, who put ornaments of gold on your apparel.”
2 Samuel 1:24 (ESV)
19. Luke 6:21
“Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you shall be satisfied. “Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh.”
Luke 6:21 (ESV)
20. Luke 23:28
“But turning to them Jesus said, “Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me, but weep for yourselves and your children.”
Luke 23:28 (ESV)
21. Genesis 21:16
“Then she went and sat down opposite him a good way off, about the distance of a bowshot, for she said, “Let me not look on the death of the child.” And as she sat opposite him, she lifted her voice and wept.”
Genesis 21:16 (ESV)
Tears of a Deceitful Heart
22. Judges 14:16-17
16. “And Samson’s wife wept over him and said, “You only hate me; you do not love me. You have put a riddle to my people, and you have not told me what it is.” And he said to her, “Behold, I have not told my father nor my mother, and shall I tell you?”
17. “She wept before him the seven days that their feast lasted, and on the seventh day he told her, because she pressed him hard. Then she told the riddle to her people.”
Judges 14:16-17 (ESV)
This portion of the Bible expatiates that some of our women shed deceitful tears, lying in wait to achieve their aim in any situation they set out for. Sampson’s wife, Delilah deceived Sampson and he thought that he was loved by her.
She constantly pacified him by revealing the source of his strength until Sampson released all the pieces of information she needed for his indirect enemy, his wife Delilah.
Tears of a Woman in Regret
23. Ruth 1:9 -14
9. “The LORD grant that you may find rest, each of you in the house of her husband!” Then she kissed them, and they lifted their voices and wept.”
14. “Then they lifted up their voices and wept again. And Orpah kissed her mother-in-law, but Ruth clung to her.”
Ruth 1:9 – 14 (ESV)
Tears of Confession
24. Ezra 10:1
“While Ezra prayed and made confession, weeping and casting himself down before the house of God, a very great assembly of men, women, and children, gathered to him out of Israel, for the people wept bitterly.”
Ezra 10:1 (ESV)
25. A Plea for Mercy
Esther 8:3
“Then Esther spoke again to the king. She fell at his feet and wept and pleaded with him to avert the evil plan of Haman the Agagite and the plot that he had devised against the Jews.”
Esther 8:3 (ESV)
Conclusion
Women do cry regardless of age or achievements. Tears come from the tears of a woman that might be engineered by her family, the church, her occupation, her marital status or the need to meet up with societal standards.
The Bible verses mentioned above say a lot about the various instances in the Bible that made women emotional and the need to look up to God for stabilization in every aspect of life.
It is okay to shed tears, it’s not a sign of weakness but total vulnerability before God your creator for speedy action and response.
Are you in any situation that may cause you to shed some bitter tears? Cry if you must, while you cast your cares on God, he will soon show up for you and you will smile again.
Be courageous. Lean on the words of God, and draw your strength from the biblical women that cried to God. They received their answers, your situation will not be an exemption. Just hang in there, help is on its way.
Thank you Jesus I thank so much I need you so much with all of my heart an soul I love you 8m wait for you I have so much faith in you you are all I have in my life with you I’m nothing I’m alone I love you and I know you are there beside ❤ Amen
CHARLOTTE HENNIGAN: you are all right. God is always with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you.
Whatever situation you are finding yourself in now, I want to assure you. God has stepped into your situation and the solution is here.
Today, I stand in the gap for you. Whatever thing has been of concern to you, the God of heaven has sent you comfort and solution from above.
You are restored, healed, replenished, loved and blessed.
God loves you, today and always.
You forgot “Rachel weeping for her children” after Herod ordered the slaying of the holy innocents.