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.
• 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.
• New Living Translation (NLT)She gets up before dawn to prepare breakfast for her household and plan the day’s work for her servant girls.

Context of Proverbs 31:15

13She seeks wool and flax, and works with willing hands. 14She is like the ships of the merchant; she brings her food from afar. She rises while it is yet night and provides food for her household and portions for her maidens. 16She considers a field and buys it; with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard. 17She dresses herself with strength and makes her arms 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 3:1Then Joshua rose early in the morning and they set out from Shittim. And they came to the Jordan, he and all the people of Israel, and lodged there before they passed over.
• 2 Chronicles 36:15The Lord, the God of their fathers, sent persistently to them by his messengers, because he had compassion on his people and on his dwelling place.
• Psalms 119:147I rise before dawn and cry for help; I hope in your words.
• Ecclesiastes 9:10Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might, for there is no work or thought or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol, to which you are going.
• Mark 1:35And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he prayed.
• Romans 12:11Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord.
• Matthew 24:25See, I have told you beforehand.
• Luke 12:42And the Lord said, "Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom his master will set over his household, to give them their portion of 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