I know you're all like
"okay were is thea?"
but you see i haven't been able to update because i've been so sos so busy! (notice the sos) You know how it is.
BUT... anyways here is the long awaited/belated challenge
She perceiveth that her merchandise is good:her candle goeth not out by night. She layeth her hands to the spindle and her hands hold the distaff.
so the first part of the verse, could be taken to mean, or have something to do with actual merchandise, But I can see it relating to something more precious, the woman herself.
I am sure that is not what was intended but it can be taken that way, that she herself is valuable, it says so at the very beginning "her worth is far above rubies."
second sentence
she works all night long, now i do not expect this from you. one could also say that it refers to a night light? children like to keep a night light. still i can't really make sense of this verse. Any help would be welcome.
third sentence
She spins wool, which leads to weaving/sewing i think it says later that she clothes her house in red and purple, she sews. So it's not like, not sewing makes you woth less than rubies, it just adds, and i can understand the burden of learning to sew, if your mother taught you when you were younger that it will not be as hard for you sewing clothes and such for your family. af course there's always *cough cough* SEARS(aka value village)
love you may the Lord bless you in tour endeavors to serve him better.
thea
Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies.
thou excellest them all.
Many daughters have done virtuously,but thou excellest them all.
the Proverbs 31 woman
Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies.
The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her,so that he shall have no need of spoil.
She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.
She seeketh wool, and flax,and worketh willingly with her hands. She is like the merchants ships; she bringeth her food from afar. She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household. and a portion to her maidens. She considereth a field, and buyeth it; with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. She perceiveth that her merchandise is good:her candle goeth not out by night. She layeth her hands to the spindle and her hands hold the distaff.
She stretcheth her hand to the poor;yea,she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household is clothed with scarlet. She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.
Her husband is known in the gates,when he sitteth among the elders of the land. She maketh fine linen and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant. Strength and honor are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
She openeth her mouth with wisdom;and in her tongue is the law of kindness. She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. Her children rise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her:
Many daughters have done virtuously,but thou excellest them all. Favor is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. Give her the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.
the proverbs 31 Chalenges
- gain trust
He is the lion of judah
wee look to the lord for our support
life
new birth
2 comments:
Heyyyy Thea! :-D missed you here.
I agree taht it could be interpreted that she is precious, but I think what this verse is actually implying is that a prov.31 woman works diligently, hard, never lazy; even if it means her task carries on into the night, she will work until it is done, and her work is WELL done, of great value.
In regards to the sewing, you do have to remember the historical implications. In our day and age, if it is cheaper / more economical to purchase clothing, then it is foolish/extravagant to try making it, although sewing is definately a useful skill, and at times can save money and impress people with its results... (special gowns, for example, or heirloom-like quilts...)
These verses we have just dealt with, I think, imply that the woman is so capable and diligent in household affairs that her husband need not worry/think about them, and is able to focus on his own responsibilities.... What do you think? :-)
I whole heartedly agree, with all of your points.
I am so glad that you post your ideas, we need more than one view of the verses. sewing was the only way to get clothes back then, unless you were very rich and someone else made things for you. so yeah sometimes it is much cheaper to bye than sew ( especially nowadays)
thea
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