KJV ORIGINAL
She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
She looks for wool and flax, and works eagerly with her hands.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes a woman who actively seeks out materials and joyfully works with her hands to provide for her family.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Proverbs 31:10-31, known as the 'Woman of Noble Character' passage, which describes the ideal wife and mother in ancient Hebrew culture. Wool and flax were the primary materials for making clothing and household textiles in biblical times. Women were typically responsible for textile production, from gathering raw materials to spinning, weaving, and sewing garments for their families.
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