An excellent wife, who can find? For her worth is far above jewels. Proverbs 31:10 NASB Excellent – By now we all realize that any translation of ‘eshet hayil that shifts the meaning toward internal qualities leads us in the wrong direction. ‘eshet hayil is the Hebrew expression often translated “excellent wife,” “virtuous wife,” “wife…
A heart at peace gives life to the body. Proverbs 14:30 (J. Sacks) At peace – John and Paul said it all. “Give you all I’ve got for a little peace of mind.” Without this, life fades to oblivion. Without this, it’s not worth continuing. Solomon understood what the boys from Liverpool were looking for….
Strength and dignity are her clothing, And she smiles at the future. Proverbs 31:25 NASB Smiles at the future – The valiant woman (not “virtuous” or “excellent,” although these characteristics are included) is rare and precious. A man who finds one is blessed indeed for she is a hidden gem in a world of diversions….
An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels. Proverbs 31:10 ESV Excellent – Perhaps a bit better than “virtuous,” the ESV translation makes an attempt to teach that this particular wife is not measured simply on the basis of her morals. But the Hebrew word is far more than our…
An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels. Proverbs 31:10 ESV Excellent – Maybe we stumble around the real meaning of eshet-hayil because we don’t like the cultural implications, but “excellent wife” or “woman of virtue” or “wife of noble character” just doesn’t cut it. Eshet-hayil is a warrior! This…
“And now, daughter, have no fear. I will do in your behalf whatever you ask, for all the elders of the town know what a fine woman you are.” Ruth 3:11 JPS Fine woman – Why don’t we put this in its proper perspective? It might change how we feel about Ruth and Boaz. The…
