under a single common spelling of an initial unit of sound. Thus the Hebrew word `ezer, meaning “helper or strength,” might also be the same spelling for the earlier Canaanite word `ghezzer, meaning “power.” Therefore, I believe it is best to consider the translation of Genesis 2:18 as “I will make [the women] a power [or a strength] corresponding to the man.” The proof for this rendering seems to be indicated in 1 Corinthians 11:10 where Paul argued, “For this reason, a woman ought to have power