She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.
She gets up while it's still dark and prepares food for her family, making sure her servants also have what they need.
This verse describes a woman who works diligently, getting up early to care for both her family and those who work for her.
📚 Historical Context
Proverbs 31 is a chapter in the Bible's Book of Proverbs, often attributed to King Solomon, that presents a poetic tribute to a capable and virtuous woman as an ideal for family and society. In ancient Israelite culture, women played a central role in household management, including tasks like preparing food early in the morning to ensure the family's needs were met and to provide for servants, which reflected values of diligence and wise stewardship. This verse highlights the woman's proactive approach in a time when daily survival depended on such organized efforts.
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