Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land. 23. is known ] both by the fitting attire and by the freedom from anxiety and distraction, which her care and industry secure to him. Dean Plumptre in Speaker’s Comm. quotes the words of Nausicaa to her father in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 31:23”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 31:22
She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing [is] silk and purple. 22. coverings ] i.e. carpets or cushions, to be spread out on the bed or divan. Comp. Pro 7:16. silk ] Rather, fine linen, as the word is rendered both of Egyptian robes of honour (Gen 41:42) and of the Jewish High-priest’s garments … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 31:22”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 31:21
She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household [are] clothed with scarlet. 21. scarlet ] It has been proposed to change the Heb. vowel-points and render, double garments, or garments of double texture and warmth, , LXX; duplicibus, Vulg. There is no reason, however, to alter the word. There … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 31:21”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 31:20
She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. 20. stretcheth out ] Rather, spreadeth out. her hand ] Lit. her palm. The whole expression, spreadeth out her palm (holding out the gift for acceptance) denotes the open-handed liberality with which she disperses abroad and gives to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 31:20”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 31:19
She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff. 19. spindle distaff ] Rather, distaff spindle, with R.V. Of the two Heb. words here used the first occurs nowhere else, but it is derived from a root which means to be straight, and therefore may properly denote the distaff, or straight … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 31:19”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 31:18
She perceiveth that her merchandise [is] good: her candle goeth not out by night. 18. perceiveth ] Lit. tasteth, A.V. margin ( , LXX.; gustavit, Vulg.), finds by experience. good ] i.e. profitable, R.V. Comp. “better than the merchandise of silver,” Pro 3:14. her candle ] Rather, lamp. To be understood literally, see Pro 31:15, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 31:18”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 31:17
She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. Verse 17. She girdeth her loins with strength] 7. She takes care of her own health and strength, not only by means of useful labour, but by healthy exercise. She avoids what might enervate her body, or soften her mind-she is ever active, and girt … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 31:17”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 31:16
She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. The verse points to a large sphere of feminine activity, strikingly in contrast with the degradation to which woman in the East has now fallen. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible Verse 16. She considereth a field … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 31:16”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 31:15
She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens. 15. a portion ] So R.V. margin. But R.V. text, their task, the pensum, or amount of wool weighed out to each maiden for her day’s task. Comp. “Noctem addens operi, famulasque ad lumina longo … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 31:15”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 31:14
She is like the merchants’ ships; she bringeth her food from afar. 14. She is like the merchant’s ships ] The principles of profitable exchange which regulate foreign trade are exemplified in the narrower sphere of her wise domestic economy. The reference to merchant-ships is interesting as pointing to an age when trade with foreign … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 31:14”