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Proverbs 31:13

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She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
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  1. 1 Timothy 5:10Rank 1 from verse 13
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    10Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints’ feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.

  2. Titus 2:5Rank 2 from verse 13
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    5To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.

  3. 2 Thessalonians 3:10–12Rank 3 from verse 13
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    10For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.

    11For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.

    12Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.

  4. Acts 9:39–40Rank 4 from verse 13
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    39Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.

    40But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning him to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up.

  5. Genesis 18:6–8Rank 5 from verse 13
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    6And Abraham hastened into the tent unto Sarah, and said, Make ready quickly three measures of fine meal, knead it, and make cakes upon the hearth.

    7And Abraham ran unto the herd, and fetcht a calf tender and good, and gave it unto a young man; and he hasted to dress it.

    8And he took butter, and milk, and the calf which he had dressed, and set it before them; and he stood by them under the tree, and they did eat.

  6. Genesis 24:13–14Rank 6 from verse 13
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    13Behold, I stand here by the well of water; and the daughters of the men of the city come out to draw water:

    14And let it come to pass, that the damsel to whom I shall say, Let down thy pitcher, I pray thee, that I may drink; and she shall say, Drink, and I will give thy camels drink also: let the same be she that thou hast appointed for thy servant Isaac; and thereby shall I know that thou hast shewed kindness unto my master.

  7. Genesis 24:18–20Rank 7 from verse 13
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    18And she said, Drink, my lord: and she hasted, and let down her pitcher upon her hand, and gave him drink.

    19And when she had done giving him drink, she said, I will draw water for thy camels also, until they have done drinking.

    20And she hasted, and emptied her pitcher into the trough, and ran again unto the well to draw water, and drew for all his camels.

  8. Genesis 29:9–10Rank 8 from verse 13
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    9¶ And while he yet spake with them, Rachel came with her father’s sheep: for she kept them.

    10And it came to pass, when Jacob saw Rachel the daughter of Laban his mother’s brother, and the sheep of Laban his mother’s brother, that Jacob went near, and rolled the stone from the well’s mouth, and watered the flock of Laban his mother’s brother.

  9. Isaiah 3:16–24Rank 9 from verse 13
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    16¶ Moreover the Lord saith, Because the daughters of Zion are haughty, and walk with stretched forth necks and wanton eyes, walking and mincing as they go, and making a tinkling with their feet:

    17Therefore the Lord will smite with a scab the crown of the head of the daughters of Zion, and the Lord will discover their secret parts.

    18In that day the Lord will take away the bravery of their tinkling ornaments about their feet, and their cauls, and their round tires like the moon,

    19The chains, and the bracelets, and the mufflers,

    20The bonnets, and the ornaments of the legs, and the headbands, and the tablets, and the earrings,

    21The rings, and nose jewels,

    22The changeable suits of apparel, and the mantles, and the wimples, and the crisping pins,

    23The glasses, and the fine linen, and the hoods, and the vails.

    24And it shall come to pass, that instead of sweet smell there shall be stink; and instead of a girdle a rent; and instead of well set hair baldness; and instead of a stomacher a girding of sackcloth; and burning instead of beauty.

  10. Isaiah 32:9–11Rank 10 from verse 13
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    9¶ Rise up, ye women that are at ease; hear my voice, ye careless daughters; give ear unto my speech.

    10Many days and years shall ye be troubled, ye careless women: for the vintage shall fail, the gathering shall not come.

    11Tremble, ye women that are at ease; be troubled, ye careless ones: strip you, and make you bare, and gird sackcloth upon your loins.

  11. Ruth 2:2–3Rank 11 from verse 13
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    2And Ruth the Moabitess said unto Naomi, Let me now go to the field, and glean ears of corn after him in whose sight I shall find grace. And she said unto her, Go, my daughter.

    3And she went, and came, and gleaned in the field after the reapers: and her hap was to light on a part of the field belonging unto Boaz, who was of the kindred of Elimelech.

  12. Ruth 2:23Rank 12 from verse 13
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    23So she kept fast by the maidens of Boaz to glean unto the end of barley harvest and of wheat harvest; and dwelt with her mother in law.

  13. 1 Thessalonians 4:11Rank 13 from verse 13
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    11And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;

  14. 1 Timothy 5:14Rank 14 from verse 13
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    14I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully.

  15. Exodus 2:16Rank 15 from verse 13
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    16Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters: and they came and drew water, and filled the troughs to water their father’s flock.

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Proverbs 31:13

COMBINED MEANING

wool

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The soft, fleece-like hair of sheep, used as material and as a comparison for whiteness, softness, or something moth-eaten.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

flax

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The fibre-bearing plant from which linen thread and cloth are made.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

worketh

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Third-person singular present form of work, meaning to labour, act, operate, perform, make, produce, accomplish, or bring about.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

willingly

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By one's own choice or consent; not by constraint.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

hands

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Sense 1: The end parts of the arms used for holding and working. Sense 2: Figures of power, possession, agency, or aid.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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31:10¶ Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.

31:11The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.

31:12She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.

31:13She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.

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31:14She is like the merchants’ ships; she bringeth her food from afar.

31:15She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.

31:16She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.

31:17She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.

31:18She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.

31:19She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.

31:20She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.

31:21She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.

31:22She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.

31:23Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.

31:24She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.

31:25Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.

31:26She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.

31:27She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.

31:28Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.

31:29Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.

31:30Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised.

31:31Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.

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