King James Version:
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Strength and honour [are] her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Clothed with strength and dignity, she can laugh at the days to come.
Berean Standard Bible:
Strength and honor are her clothing, and she can laugh at the days to come.
American Standard Version:
Strength and dignity are her clothing; And she laugheth at the time to come.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Strength{H5797} and honour{H1926} are her clothing{H3830}; and she shall rejoice{H7832} in time{H3117} to come{H314}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Job 40:10
- Deck thyself now [with] majesty and excellency; and array thyself with glory and beauty.
Romans 13:14
- But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to [fulfil] the lusts [thereof].
Ephesians 4:24
- And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.
1 Timothy 2:10
- But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works.
Job 29:14
- I put on righteousness, and it clothed me: my judgment [was] as a robe and a diadem.
1 Peter 5:5
- ¶ Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all [of you] be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
1 Peter 5:6
- Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
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Commentary for Proverbs 31:25
Proverbs 31:25 is part of a larger acrostic poem known as the "Virtuous Woman" or "Eshet Chayil" in Hebrew, which spans Proverbs 31:10-31. This poem, traditionally believed to have been written by King Lemuel with inspired wisdom from his mother, is found in the final chapter of the book of Proverbs, a collection of wisdom literature in the Hebrew Bible. The verse itself encapsulates the theme of the idealized woman who is characterized by strength and honor, qualities that metaphorically clothe her.
In the historical context of ancient Israel, the attributes of strength and honor would have been particularly notable for a woman, as they were often associated with male virtue in a patriarchal society. The verse suggests that the woman's inner strength and the respect she commands in her community are as visible and defining as the clothes she wears. Furthermore, her capacity for joy, indicated by the phrase "she shall rejoice in time to come," reflects a life well-lived, with a future orientation that promises fulfillment and contentment.
The broader passage describes a woman who is industrious, wise, and compassionate, engaging in activities that benefit her family and extend to the poor and needy. Proverbs 31:25, therefore, can be seen as a summary statement of the positive impact her virtues have on her life and the lives of others. It speaks to the enduring value of personal integrity and the public recognition that comes from living a life of excellence. The verse also carries a timeless message, transcending its historical context, to encourage individuals of any gender to pursue virtues that lead to a life of honor and joyful fulfillment.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H5797
There are 92 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֹז
Transliteration: ʻôz
Pronunciation: oze
Description: or (fully) עוֹז; from עָזַז; strength in various applications (force, security, majesty, praise); boldness, loud, might, power, strength, strong. - Strong's Number: H1926
There are 29 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: הָדָר
Transliteration: hâdâr
Pronunciation: haw-dawr'
Description: from הָדַר; magnificence, i.e. ornament or splendor; beauty, comeliness, excellency, glorious, glory, goodly, honour, majesty. - Strong's Number: H3830
There are 32 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: לְבוּשׁ
Transliteration: lᵉbûwsh
Pronunciation: leb-oosh'
Description: or לְבֻשׁ; from לָבַשׁ; a garment (literally or figuratively); by implication (euphemistically) a wife; apparel, clothed with, clothing, garment, raiment, vestment, vesture. - Strong's Number: H7832
There are 36 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׂחַק
Transliteration: sâchaq
Pronunciation: saw-khak'
Description: a primitive root; to laugh (in pleasure or detraction); by implication, to play; deride, have in derision, laugh, make merry, mock(-er), play, rejoice, (laugh to) scorn, be in (make) sport. - Strong's Number: H3117
There are 1931 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יוֹם
Transliteration: yôwm
Pronunciation: yome
Description: from an unused root meaning to be hot; a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated term), (often used adverb); age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. - Strong's Number: H314
There are 104 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַחֲרוֹן
Transliteration: ʼachărôwn
Pronunciation: akh-ar-one'
Description: or (shortened) אַחֲרֹן; from אָחַר; hinder; generally, late or last; specifically (as facing the east) western; after (-ward), to come, following, hind(-er, -ermost, -most), last, latter, rereward, ut(ter) most.