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Proverbs 31:23
23Her husband is known at the city gates, where he sits among the elders of the land.
Proverbs 31:23 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
- New International Version (NIV)Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Her husband is known in the gates when he sits among the elders of the land.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Her husband is known in the gates, When he sits among the elders of the land.
Context of Proverbs 31:23
21She is not afraid for her household when it snows, for all in her household are doubly clothed. 22She makes her own bed coverings; her clothing is fine linen and purple. Her husband is known at the city gates, where he sits among the elders of the land. 24She makes and sells linen garments; she delivers belts to the merchants. 25Strength and honor are her clothing, and she can laugh at the time to come.
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נוֹדָ֣ע בַּשְּׁעָרִ֣ים בַּעְלָ֑הּ בְּ֝שִׁבְתּ֗וֹ עִם־זִקְנֵי־אָֽרֶץ׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Proverbs 31:23
- Proverbs 12:4A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but a wife who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones.
- Proverbs 24:7Wisdom is inaccessible to a fool; he does not open his mouth at the city gate.
- Deuteronomy 16:18“Appoint judges and officials for your tribes in all your towns the Lord your God is giving you. They are to judge the people with righteous judgment.
- Deuteronomy 21:19his father and mother are to take hold of him and bring him to the elders of his city, to the gate of his hometown.
- Ruth 4:1Boaz went to the gate of the town and sat down there. Soon the family redeemer Boaz had spoken about came by. Boaz said, “Come over here and sit down.” So he went over and sat down.
- Job 29:7When I went out to the city gate and took my seat in the town square,
Commentaries on Proverbs 31:23
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 23Her husband is known in the gates - 14. She is a loving wife, and feels for the respectability and honor of her husband. He is an elder among his people, and he sits as a magistrate in the gate. He is respected not only on account of the neatness and cleanliness of his person and dress, but because he is the husband of a woman who is justly held in universal esteem. And her complete management of household affairs gives him full leisure to devote himself…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 23The industry of the wife leaves the husband free to take his place among the elders that sit in councils.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. 22-24A hardworking wife helps her husband stand out among community leaders. In ancient Israel, civic leaders met at the city gates to hold trials and make decisions.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
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