God’s Word Translation
Proverbs 31:15
15She wakes up while it is still dark and gives food to her family and portions of food to her female slaves.
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
13“She seeks out wool and linen ⌞with care⌟ and works with willing hands. 14She is like merchant ships. She brings her food from far away. She wakes up while it is still dark and gives food to her family and portions of food to her female slaves. 16“She picks out a field and buys it. She plants a vineyard from the profits she has earned. 17She puts on strength like a belt and goes to work with energy.
Read all of Proverbs 31Proverbs 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 got up early the next morning. He and all the Israelites left Shittim. They came to the Jordan River, where they camped before crossing.
- 2 Chronicles 36:15The Lord God of their ancestors repeatedly sent messages through his messengers because he wanted to spare his people and his dwelling place.
- Psalms 119:147I got up before dawn, and I cried out for help. My hope is based on your word.
- Ecclesiastes 9:10Whatever presents itself for you to do, do it with ⌞all⌟ your might, because there is no work, planning, knowledge, or skill in the grave where you’re going.
- Mark 1:35In the morning, long before sunrise, Jesus went to a place where he could be alone to pray.
- Romans 12:11Don’t be lazy in showing your devotion. Use your energy to serve the Lord.
- Matthew 24:25Listen! I’ve told you this before it happens.
- Luke 12:42The Lord asked, “Who, then, is the faithful, skilled manager that the master will put in charge of giving the other servants their share of food at the right 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
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