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
This verse comes from the famous passage about the 'virtuous woman' or 'woman of noble character' (Proverbs 31:10-31), likely written as instruction for young men about what to look for in a wife. In ancient times, wealthy households often included servants or maids, and managing a household required significant planning and early morning preparation, especially since cooking and food preparation took much longer without modern conveniences.
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