Her [the Proverbs 31 woman] textual identity in the book of Ruth The identity of the Proverbs 31 woman is enhanced by its placement immediately before the book of Ruth in the Hebrew Bible. The sages who were responsible for the final organization of the Tanakh saw a relationship between the noble wife of Proverbs… Continue reading Pt 4 of The Proverbs 31 Wife: Fact or Fiction? (the last in this series)
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Pt 3 of The Proverbs 31 Wife: Fact or Fiction?
How does the Proverbs 31 woman's fear of the Lord make her different from other accomplished homemakers? 1) Her focus is on God Fear the LORD your God, serve him only. . . (Deut. 6:13) First of all, her primary focus is on God — not on her husband and not on her children. She… Continue reading Pt 3 of The Proverbs 31 Wife: Fact or Fiction?
