Confidence votes 4.3K. The origin of the name Jack is the middle-English Jankin (later, Jackin), derived from (and used as an informal nickname for) the name John (Hebrew meaning God is gracious) or James (Hebrew meaning Supplanter). It is also probable that the name Jacques, the French version of James, strongly influenced Jack's modern form.
Role of Wife. 1  Pray: simple yet powerful act. 2  Listen: people want to feel heard. 3  Ask: good questions foster productive dialogue. 4  Consider: think slowly and biblically. 5  Encourage: uplift rather than beat down.
A submissive wife is one whose heart is inclined towards satisfying her husband and who has made a choice to be led by her husband, to accept his authority and to be his helper in the broad biblical sense of that word.