KJV ORIGINAL
She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
She makes beautiful bedcovers and decorative cloths for herself; her clothes are made of fine linen and purple fabric.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes how the excellent wife takes care to create beauty in her home and dresses herself well with quality materials.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the famous passage describing the 'virtuous woman' or 'wife of noble character' in Proverbs 31. Purple dye was extremely expensive in ancient times, made from murex shells, and was often associated with royalty and wealth. Fine linen and purple clothing indicated prosperity and social status in the ancient Near East.
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