She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
She opens her hands to help the poor; yes, she reaches out her hands to those in need.
This verse describes a woman who generously helps poor and needy people with her own hands.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Proverbs, which is part of the Old Testament's Wisdom literature, Chapter 31 presents an acrostic poem that praises the qualities of a virtuous and capable wife in ancient Israel. This verse specifically emphasizes her acts of charity, reflecting the cultural and biblical expectation that righteous individuals should actively support the poor as a demonstration of godly wisdom. Such practices were rooted in Israel's societal structure, where community care for the needy was seen as a key aspect of living out one's faith.
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