잠언 31:10-28 KRV

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 31:20

She stretcheth out her hand to the poor ,.... Her liberality is very extensive, reaches to many, and at a distance; it is done with great cheerfulness and readiness; to do good and communicate, she forgets not, it being acceptable to her Lord and husband, Hebrews 13:16 ; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy ; she gives with both hands, liberally and largely. It may be applied to the church, giving spiritual food by her ministers to those who are poor in spirit, spiritually... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 31:21

She is not afraid of the snow for her household ,.... That her family should suffer through the rigour of a cold season, when it is frost and snow; for all her household are clothed with scarlet : the Vulgate Latin version renders it, "with double" F21 שנים "indigitat vestem duplo crassiorem, Stockius, p. 1122. "duplicibus, V. L. Paguinus, Tigurine version, Gataker, Gejerus; "penulis duplicibus", Junius & Tremellius, Piscator; "duplicatis", Cocceius: such as Homer describes,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 31:22

She maketh herself coverings of tapestry ,.... For the furniture and ornament of her house, or for her bed; which may signify the ordinances of the Gospel, and the decent, orderly, and beautiful administration of them, wherein the church has communion with her Lord; see Song of Solomon 1:16 . The Vulgate Latin version renders it, "garments of divers colours", such as was Joseph's coat, Genesis 37:3 ; and, in a spiritual sense, may be applied to the above mentioned garments, and agrees... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 31:23

Her husband is known in the gates ,.... Of the city, where courts of justice were kept, and causes heard and tried by the judges, the elders of the land, later mentioned; among whom the husband of the virtuous woman was, where he was known, taken notice of, and celebrated; not so much for the beautiful garments she made him, as Jarchi; but rather for his wisdom, as Gersom, and for being the husband of such a woman; who, taking such care of his domestic affairs, he was more at leisure to... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 31:24

She maketh fine linen, and selleth it ,.... She not only seeks wool and flax, and spins it, but makes it up into fine linen, which she disposes of to advantage to herself and family. Kimchi says F25 Sepher. Shorash. rad סדז , the word signifies coverings for the night, as well as day he seems to design linen sheets: the Arabic version adds, and "sells it to the inhabitants of Bosra." This, in the mystic sense, may signify either the good works the church does, and which she... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 31:25

Strength and honour are her clothing ,.... Strength, not of body, but of mind. The church is clothed with strength, as her Lord, head, and husband, is said to be, Psalm 93:1 ; and which she has from him; for though she is the weaker vessel, and weak in herself, yet is strong in him; and is able to bear and do all things, with a fortitude of mind to withstand every enemy, and persevere in well doing: and she is clothed with "honour"; with honourable garments, suitable to her rank and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 31:26

She openeth her mouth with wisdom ,.... When she opens her mouth, for it is not always open, she expresses herself in a discreet and prudent manner; as well as speaks of things not foolish and trifling, but of moment and importance, and of usefulness to others: or "concerning wisdom" F1 בחכמה "de sapientia", Mercerus. ; the church and people of Christ talk of the wisdom of God in the works of creation, providence, and redemption; of Christ, the Wisdom of God, and as made so to them;... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 31:27

She looketh well to the ways of her household ,.... The business of her house, her domestic affairs; that her children and servants have convenient food, and in due season; that they have proper clothing, and keep their garments close about them, and unspotted; that everyone does the business of his calling, her several officers, and private members; that a good decorum is kept, that all things are done decently and in order; that the rules of her lord and husband are observed; that the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 31:28

Her children arise up ,.... As olive plants around her table; grow up to maturity of age, and ripeness of judgment, and so capable of observing things, and doing the work here ascribed to them: or they rise up in reverence of her, and respect to her, suitable to the relation they stand in to her: or rather it signifies their readiness to show a regard unto her, and their setting about the work of commendation of her in earnest: or else their earliness in doing it; they rise in the morning,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 31:10

Who can find a virtuous woman? - This and the following verses are acrostic, each beginning with a consecutive letter of the Hebrew alphabet: Proverbs 31:10 , א aleph ; Proverbs 31:11 , ב beth ; Proverbs 31:12 , ג gimel ; and so on to the end of the chapter, the last verse of which has the letter ת tau . From this to the end of the chapter we have the character of a woman of genuine worth laid down; first, in general, Proverbs 31:10-12 ; secondly, in its particular or... read more

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 31:20

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 31:21

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 31:22

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 31:23

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 31:24

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 31:25

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 31:26

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 31:27

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 31:28

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 31:10

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