Proverbs 31:15

Proverbs 31:15 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.
• New International Version (NIV)She gets up while it is still night; she provides food for her family and portions for her female servants.
• English Standard Version (ESV)She rises while it is yet night and provides food for her household and portions for her maidens.
• New King James Version (NKJV)She also rises while it is yet night, And provides food for her household, And a portion for her maidservants.

Context of Proverbs 31:15

13She selects wool and flax and works with willing hands. 14She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from far away. She rises while it is still night and provides food for her household and portions for her female servants. 16She evaluates a field and buys it; she plants a vineyard with her earnings. 17She draws on her strength and reveals that her arms are strong.

Proverbs 31:15 word by word

וַתָּ֤קָם׀ בְּע֬וֹד לַ֗יְלָה וַתִּתֵּ֣ן טֶ֣רֶף לְבֵיתָ֑הּ וְ֝חֹ֗ק לְנַעֲרֹתֶֽיהָ׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• She risethקוּםqûm · to arise: riseH6965
• also while it is yet nightלַ֫יְלָהlayil lêyl layelâh · nightH3915
• and givethנָתַןnâthan · to give: giveH5414
• meatטֶ֫רֶףţereph · preyH2964
• to her householdבַּ֫יִתbayith · house: householdH1004
• and a portionחֹקchôq · statute: portionH2706
• to her maidensנַעֲרָהna‛ărâh · maidenH5291

Cross-references for Proverbs 31:15

• Joshua 3:1Joshua started early the next morning and left the Acacia Grove with all the Israelites. They went as far as the Jordan and stayed there before crossing.
• 2 Chronicles 36:15But the Lord, the God of their ancestors sent word against them by the hand of his messengers, sending them time and time again, for he had compassion on his people and on his dwelling place.
• Psalms 119:147I rise before dawn and cry out for help; I put my hope in your word.
• Ecclesiastes 9:10Whatever your hands find to do, do with all your strength, because there is no work, planning, knowledge, or wisdom in Sheol where you are going.
• Mark 1:35Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he got up, went out, and made his way to a deserted place; and there he was praying.
• Romans 12:11Do not lack diligence in zeal; be fervent in the Spirit; serve the Lord.
• Matthew 24:25Take note: I have told you in advance.
• Luke 12:42The Lord said, “Who then is the faithful and sensible manager his master will put in charge of his household servants to give them their allotted food at the proper time?

Commentaries on Proverbs 31:15

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 15She riseth also while it is yet night - 4. She is an economist of time; and when the nights are long, and the days short, her family not only spend a part of the evening after sunset in domestic labor, but they all arise before daylight, and prepare the day's food, that they may not have their labor interrupted. To those who are going to the fields, and to the flocks, she gives the food necessary for the day: טרף teref, prey, a term taken from hunting…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 15A portion to her maidens - The daily task assigned to each at the same time as the daily food. Compare Proverbs 30:8; Exodus 5:14.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 10-31Verses 10-31 This is the description of a virtuous woman of those days, but the general outlines equally suit every age and nation. She is very careful to recommend herself to her husband's esteem and affection, to know his mind, and is willing that he rule over her. 1. She can be trusted, and he will leave such a wife to manage for him. He is happy in her. And she makes it her constant business to do him good. 2. She is one that takes pains in her…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 13-15The wife works to provide food and clothing for her family.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 10-3110-31. This exquisite picture of a truly lovely wife is conceived and drawn in accordance with the customs of Eastern nations, but its moral teachings suit all climes. In Hebrew the verses begin with the letters of the Hebrew alphabet in order (compare Introduction to Poetical Books). Who ... woman--The question implies that such are rare, though not entirely wanting (compare Pr 18:22; 19:14). virtuous--literally, "of strength," that is, moral courage…Read the comment

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Commentaries on Proverbs 31

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings