KJV ORIGINAL
She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
She opens her hands to help the poor; yes, she reaches out her hands to those in need.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes a woman who generously helps poor and needy people with her own hands.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the famous passage about the 'virtuous woman' or 'woman of noble character' in Proverbs 31, which describes the ideal qualities of a godly wife and mother. In ancient Israel, caring for the poor was considered a fundamental expression of righteousness and obedience to God's commands. Women in that culture often had direct responsibility for managing household resources and would have been in positions to show practical mercy to those less fortunate.
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