Bible Study 6:
What God Says About Beauty, Page 1

1. The Hebrew word we translate "beautiful" and used to describe Sarah, Esther and other physically attractive people
     is also used to describe what other things?
     Genesis 41:2
     Jeremiah 11:16
     Ezekiel 31:3
     Your translation may not use the word "beautiful" but the Hebrew "beauty" word is in the verse.)

2. As you read how broadly God sees beauty, what thoughts does it trigger about His or your view of beauty?

3. Think back or read about the people in the Bible who were called beautiful. How did their beauty affect their lives?
     Sarah (Genesis 29:17, 39:6)
     Joseph (Genesis 39:6-20)
     Abigail (1 Samuel 24: 1-2)
     Tamar (II Samuel 13:1-20)
     Absalom (II Samuel 14:25-26, 15:1-14, 18:9-14
     Esther (Esther 2:7-8)

4. After reading these people's stories, what can be some of the problems associated with physical beauty?

5. The Song of Solomon uses the word beautiful 11 times. Look at one example in 2:10. How does love affect beauty?
     Is it a good thing? Why?

6. What are some things the Bible says enhances and even exceeds beauty?
  Proverbs 31:30     1 Peter 3:4

7. According to Proverbs 11:22, what is something the Bible says distracts from beauty?