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Proverbs 31:19 Cross-References
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“She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.”
Proverbs 31:19 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 31:19
She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff—The צ (tsade) line uses the imagery of textile production, fundamental to ancient economies. The kishor (spindle) was held in one hand to twist fibers, while the pelek (distaff) held the unspun material. This verse emphasizes practical skill—competent hands (yadeha, repeated twice) that master complex crafts.Spinning was painstaking work requiring dexterity and patience. By highlighting this specific craft, Proverbs dignifies women's traditional work as requiring genuine expertise. The eshet chayil is not abstractly 'capable' ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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