King James Version
What Does Proverbs 31:23 Mean?
“Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.”
Context
21
She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet. scarlet: or, double garments
22
She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.
23
Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
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She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
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Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(23) **Her husband is known in the gates.—**See above on Proverbs 22:22. Instead of being a hindrance to her husband’s advancement, she furthers it. Her influence for good extends to him also. Having no domestic anxieties, he is set free to do his part in public life.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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