Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 31:22 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Proverbs 31:22 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 31 verse 22 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.”
Proverbs 31:22 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 31:22
She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple—Continuing the ש (shin) line, this verse describes marvadim (coverings/quilts) and shesh v'argaman (fine linen and purple). While verse 21 emphasized her household's welfare, verse 22 shows she doesn't neglect herself. Purple dye, extracted laboriously from murex snails, signified wealth and status (Judges 8:26, Esther 8:15, Luke 16:19).This balance refutes ascetic contempt for beauty and appropriate self-care. The eshet chayil is neither vain nor self-neglecting—she adorns herself fittingly, reflecting her household's p...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 31:22
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“pure”
“with striped cloths of the yarn of Egypt.”
“and put it on Joseph's hand”
“besides the crescents”
“and with a great crown of gold”
“clothed in white”
“The king's daughter is all glorious within: her clothing is of wrought gold.”
“and shod you with sealskin”
“and of wearing jewels of gold”
“and stood in the inner court of the king's house”