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Proverbs 31:23–25

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Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
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From verse 23

  1. Proverbs 12:4Rank 1 from verse 23
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    4A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.

  2. Ruth 4:1Rank 2 from verse 23
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    1THEN went Boaz up to the gate, and sat him down there: and, behold, the kinsman of whom Boaz spake came by; unto whom he said, Ho, such a one! turn aside, sit down here. And he turned aside, and sat down.

  3. Deuteronomy 16:18Rank 3 from verse 23
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    18¶ Judges and officers shalt thou make thee in all thy gates, which the Lord thy God giveth thee, throughout thy tribes: and they shall judge the people with just judgment.

  4. Deuteronomy 21:19Rank 4 from verse 23
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    19Then shall his father and his mother lay hold on him, and bring him out unto the elders of his city, and unto the gate of his place;

  5. Job 29:7Rank 5 from verse 23
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    7When I went out to the gate through the city, when I prepared my seat in the street!

  6. Proverbs 24:7Rank 6 from verse 23
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    7Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.

  7. Ruth 4:11Rank 7 from verse 23
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    11And all the people that were in the gate, and the elders, said, We are witnesses. The Lord make the woman that is come into thine house like Rachel and like Leah, which two did build the house of Israel: and do thou worthily in Ephratah, and be famous in Beth-lehem:

From verse 24

  1. Ezekiel 27:16Rank 1 from verse 24
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    16Syria was thy merchant by reason of the multitude of the wares of thy making: they occupied in thy fairs with emeralds, purple, and broidered work, and fine linen, and coral, and agate.

  2. Luke 16:19Rank 2 from verse 24
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    19¶ There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:

  3. 1 Kings 10:28Rank 3 from verse 24
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    28¶ And Solomon had horses brought out of Egypt, and linen yarn: the king’s merchants received the linen yarn at a price.

  4. Judges 14:12Rank 4 from verse 24
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    12¶ And Samson said unto them, I will now put forth a riddle unto you: if ye can certainly declare it me within the seven days of the feast, and find it out, then I will give you thirty sheets and thirty change of garments:

  5. Proverbs 31:13Rank 5 from verse 24
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    13She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.

  6. Proverbs 31:19Rank 6 from verse 24
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    19She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.

From verse 25

  1. Job 40:10Rank 1 from verse 25
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    10Deck thyself now with majesty and excellency; and array thyself with glory and beauty.

  2. Romans 13:14Rank 2 from verse 25
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    14But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.

  3. 1 Timothy 2:10Rank 3 from verse 25
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    10But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works.

  4. Ephesians 4:24Rank 4 from verse 25
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    24And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.

  5. Isaiah 61:10Rank 5 from verse 25
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    10I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.

  6. Job 29:14Rank 6 from verse 25
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    14I put on righteousness, and it clothed me: my judgment was as a robe and a diadem.

  7. 1 Peter 5:5–6Rank 7 from verse 25
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    5Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.

    6Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:

  8. Psalms 132:9Rank 8 from verse 25
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    9Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness; and let thy saints shout for joy.

  9. Psalms 97:11–12Rank 9 from verse 25
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    11Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.

    12Rejoice in the Lord, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.

  10. Isaiah 65:13–14Rank 10 from verse 25
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    13Therefore thus saith the Lord God, Behold, my servants shall eat, but ye shall be hungry: behold, my servants shall drink, but ye shall be thirsty: behold, my servants shall rejoice, but ye shall be ashamed:

    14Behold, my servants shall sing for joy of heart, but ye shall cry for sorrow of heart, and shall howl for vexation of spirit.

  11. Psalms 132:16Rank 11 from verse 25
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    16I will also clothe her priests with salvation: and her saints shall shout aloud for joy.

  12. Matthew 25:20–21Rank 12 from verse 25
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    20And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more.

    21His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

WORDS IN THIS PASSAGE

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Proverbs 31:23

COMBINED MEANING

husband

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Sense 1: A married man in relation to his wife. Sense 2: One who manages or cultivates carefully.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

gates

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Movable barriers and the entrances they close in walls, cities, courts, houses, or enclosed places; by extension, the city, jurisdiction, public place, or access represented by those entrances.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

land

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Sense 1: The ground or earth; a country, territory, or region. Sense 2: To set or come on shore.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 31:24

COMBINED MEANING

maketh

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Third-person singular present form of make (to form, create, produce, cause, appoint, perform, or render into a stated condition).

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

fine

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1. Of cloth or workmanship, delicate or finely made. 2. Of flour or meal, finely ground or prepared. 3. Of gold or other metal, pure, refined, or of high quality. 4. As a verb, to refine or purify metal.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

merchant

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A trader or dealer who buys, sells, exchanges, imports, or exports goods.

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

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 31:25

COMBINED MEANING

strength

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Power, might, force, ability, firmness, courage, capacity, support, defence, resources, or that by which a person or thing is enabled to stand, act, endure, overcome, or accomplish a work.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

honour

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Sense 1: Esteem, respect, dignity, glory, distinction, or exalted standing. Sense 2: To esteem, respect, acknowledge, reward, or adorn.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

clothing

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Sense 1: Garments or covering for the body. Sense 2: Figuratively, that which covers or invests.

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

COMBINED MEANING

shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

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

COMBINED MEANING

rejoice

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1. To be glad, take joy, delight, or exult; to express gladness. 2. To make glad or cause to rejoice.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

time

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A particular portion or part of duration, whether past, present or future.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Read all 22 verses in Proverbs 31:10–31

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.

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.

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

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

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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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