Proverbs 31:10Who can find a worthy woman? For her price is far above rubies.
The setting
Ancient Israel, ~950 BC. The wisdom teacher begins the famous acrostic poem about the ideal woman. A Hebrew alphabetic poem meant for memorization. Modern-day Israel/Palestine region.
The emotion here: wonder and deep appreciation for extraordinary character
The original word
chayil (חיל) — strength, valor, excellence — same word used for mighty warriors
Why it matters
This acrostic poem uses every letter of the Hebrew alphabet, making it a complete picture of excellence
Read with care
What most readers miss in Proverbs 31:10
This begins an ACROSTIC POEM — each verse starts with the next Hebrew letter, showing complete, organized excellence
Common misconceptionMost people focus on the domestic duties later in the chapter, but this opening verse uses the same Hebrew word for 'mighty warrior' — this woman is a force of strength, not just a homemaker
The thread continues
Verses that echo Proverbs 31:10
Bible Genome reading
Proverbs 31:10 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Proverbs 31:10 comes from the book of Proverbs, written during the United Kingdom period. The dominant emotion in this verse is joyful, with a comfort power of 60% and a tone that is celebratory. It belongs to the poetry genre of biblical literature. Key themes include virtue, worth. Notable phrases: worthy woman; far above rubies.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same joyful
“For to us a child is born. To us a son is given; and the government will be on his shoulders. His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, …”
— Isaiah 9:6
“For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all will be made alive.”
— 1 Corinthians 15:22
“"Death, where is your sting? Hades, where is your victory?"”
— 1 Corinthians 15:55
“Rejoice always.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:16
“Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new.”
— 2 Corinthians 5:17
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