KJV ORIGINAL
She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
She prepares herself with strength and makes her arms powerful.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes a woman who deliberately builds up her physical and inner strength to handle her responsibilities well.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the famous passage about the 'virtuous woman' or 'woman of noble character' in Proverbs 31:10-31, which may have been written by King Lemuel based on his mother's teaching. In ancient times, 'girding one's loins' meant tucking up loose garments and tying them with a belt to prepare for hard work or travel. This passage celebrates the strength, wisdom, and industriousness that were highly valued in women of that era.
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