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She makes for herself carpets of tapestry. Her clothing is fine linen and purple.
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Commentators note that the woman's creation of tapestry and fine clothing signifies not just hard work, but a high level of skill and quality. Her clothing of 'fine linen and purple' was luxurious and associated with royalty, demonstrating her ability to provide for her family in a way that brings honor and reflects her prudent management.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Silk – Better, fine linen, the byssus of Egypt.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
She maketh herself coverings of tapestry For the furniture and ornament of her house, or for her bed; which may sign…
This is the description of a virtuous woman of those times, but the general outlines equally apply to every age and nation. She is very careful to …
