Proverbs 31:24She makes linen garments and sells them, and delivers sashes to the merchant.
The setting
Ancient Israelite marketplace, 10th-6th century BC. Women selling handmade textiles and accessories to traveling merchants. Modern location: Jerusalem's Machane Yehuda Market, Israel.
The emotion here: excited about women's economic potential
The original word
sāgar (סָגַר) — to deliver, hand over goods for profit
Why it matters
Linen was extremely valuable in ancient times, often used as currency and traded internationally
Read with care
What most readers miss in Proverbs 31:24
She's not just crafting for fun — she's running a profitable business with distribution channels
Common misconceptionMany think biblical womanhood means never earning money. This verse celebrates a woman's business acumen and profit-making.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
Proverbs 31:24 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Proverbs 31:24 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 40% and a tone that is celebratory. It belongs to the wisdom genre of biblical literature. Key themes include industry, entrepreneurship. Notable phrases: makes and sells.
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“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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