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Proverbs 31:15 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Proverbs 31:15 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 31 verse 15 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.”
Proverbs 31:15 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 31:15
She riseth also while it is yet night—The Hebrew b'od lailah (בְּעוֹד לַיְלָה, while still night) describes rising before dawn. Giveth meat to her household uses teref (טֶרֶף, prey/food), originally referring to a hunter's catch—provision through effort. And a portion to her maidens (וְחֹק לְנַעֲרֹתֶיהָ, v'choq l'na'aroteha) shows justice—choq (חֹק, portion/statute) implies not leftovers but prescribed, fair allocation.This images God who 'rises early' (Jeremiah 7:13, 25) to send prophets—divine diligence for His household. Leadership means sacrificial service (Mark 10:44-45). Christ the Good ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 31:15
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“Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;”
“while it was still dark”
“Who then is the faithful and wise steward, whom his lord will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the right times?,And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season?,,,,,,,,”
“lest you come to poverty. Open your eyes”
“do it with your might; for there is no work”
“I prevented the dawning of the morning”
“and came to the Jordan”
“the God of their fathers”