King James Version
What Does Proverbs 31:16 Mean?
“She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. buyeth: Heb. taketh”
Context
14
She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.
15
She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.
16
She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. buyeth: Heb. taketh
17
She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.
18
She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night. She: Heb. She tasteth
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(16) **She considereth a field.—**Fixes upon a suitable one for purchase.
**With the fruit of her hands.—**With her savings she buys a vineyard and stocks it.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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