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Proverbs 31:23 KJV
Proverbs · chapter 31 · verse 23
Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.Proverbs 31:23 · King James Version
Proverbs 31:23 in context
21She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.
22She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.
23Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
24She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
25Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- husbandbaʻala masterH1167 →
- sittethyâshabproperly, to sit downH3427 →
- elderszâqênoldH2205 →
- knownyâdaʻto knowH3045 →
- gatesshaʻaran openingH8179 →
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