Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 31:17 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Proverbs 31:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 31 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.”
Proverbs 31:17 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 31:17
She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms (חָגְרָה בְעוֹז מָתְנֶיהָ)—This verse begins with the ע (ayin) line of the acrostic poem. To 'gird the loins' (chagar motneha) is warrior language (Judges 18:16, 1 Samuel 25:13), picturing tucking robes into the belt for vigorous action. The eshet chayil (valiant woman) approaches domestic labor with the vigor of a soldier preparing for battle.The parallel strengtheneth her arms (te'ammetz zero'oteha) emphasizes deliberate cultivation of capability—this is not natural ease but disciplined strength. Ancient Near Eastern women perfo...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 31:17
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“for I will question you”
“be strong in the Lord”
“prepare your minds for action”
“having the utility belt of truth buckled around your waist”
“and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel.”
“Gird up your waist”
“works in the coals”
“by the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob”
“yet they plot evil against me.”