Proverbs 31:16
Proverbs 31:16 in Multiple Translations
She appraises a field and buys it; from her earnings she plants a vineyard.
She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
She considereth a field, and buyeth it; With the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
After looking at a field with care, she gets it for a price, planting a vine-garden with the profit of her work.
She looks at a field, and decides to buy it; from the money she's earned she buys a vineyard.
She considereth a field, and getteth it: and with the fruite of her handes she planteth a vineyarde.
She hath considered a field, and taketh it, From the fruit of her hands she hath planted a vineyard.
She considers a field, and buys it. With the fruit of her hands, she plants a vineyard.
She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
She hath considered a field, and bought it: with the fruit of her hands she hath planted a vineyard.
She goes out and looks at a field that someone wants to sell; and if it is a good field, she buys it. She buys grapevines [MTY] with the money that she has earned, and then she plants them.
Berean Amplified Bible — Proverbs 31:16
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Proverbs 31:16 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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זָמְמָ֣ה
שָׂ֭דֶה
וַ/תִּקָּחֵ֑/הוּ
מִ/פְּרִ֥י
כַ֝פֶּ֗י/הָ
נטע
נָ֣טְעָה
כָּֽרֶם
זָמְמָ֣ה
zâmam
H2161
to plan
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
שָׂ֭דֶה
sâdeh
H7704
field
N-ms
וַ/תִּקָּחֵ֑/הוּ
lâqach
H3947
to take
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs | Suff
מִ/פְּרִ֥י
pᵉrîy
H6529
fruit
Prep | N-ms
כַ֝פֶּ֗י/הָ
kaph
H3709
palm
N-fd | Suff
נטע
nâṭaʻ
H5193
to plant
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
נָ֣טְעָה
nâṭaʻ
H5193
to plant
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
כָּֽרֶם
kerem
H3754
vineyard
N-cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Proverbs 31:16
זָמְמָ֣ה
zâmam
H2161
"to plan"
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
This Hebrew word means to plan, often with bad intentions, like plotting or scheming. It appears in the Bible when someone is thinking of doing something evil. In the KJV, it's translated as 'consider, devise, imagine, plot, purpose, think evil'.
Definition: 1) to have a thought, devise, plan, consider, purpose 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to consider, fix thought upon 1a2) to purpose, devise 1a3) to plot (of evil intent)
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: consider, devise, imagine, plot, purpose, think (evil). See also: Genesis 11:6; Proverbs 31:16; Psalms 17:3.
שָׂ֭דֶה
sâdeh
H7704
"field"
N-ms
A field or land is what this word represents, often referring to a flat area of land used for cultivation or as a habitat for wild animals, as described in the book of Genesis. It can also mean a plain or a country, as opposed to a mountain or sea. This term is used in the story of Ruth and Boaz.
Definition: 1) field, land 1a) cultivated field 1b) of home of wild beasts 1c) plain (opposed to mountain) 1d) land (opposed to sea)
Usage: Occurs in 309 OT verses. KJV: country, field, ground, land, soil, [idiom] wild. See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 28:38; Nehemiah 12:29.
וַ/תִּקָּחֵ֑/הוּ
lâqach
H3947
"to take"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs | Suff
This Hebrew word means to take or get something, and it is used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to take a wife, to take possession of something, or to receive a gift. For example, in Genesis 2:22, God takes a rib from Adam to create Eve.
Definition: : take 1) to take, get, fetch, lay hold of, seize, receive, acquire, buy, bring, marry, take a wife, snatch, take away 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to take, take in the hand 1a2) to take and carry along 1a3) to take from, take out of, take, carry away, take away 1a4) to take to or for a person, procure, get, take possession of, select, choose, take in marriage, receive, accept 1a5) to take up or upon, put upon 1a6) to fetch 1a7) to take, lead, conduct 1a8) to take, capture, seize 1a9) to take, carry off 1a10) to take (vengeance) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be captured 1b2) to be taken away, be removed 1b3) to be taken, brought unto 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be taken from or out of 1c2) to be stolen from 1c3) to be taken captive 1c4) to be taken away, be removed 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be taken unto, be brought unto 1d2) to be taken out of 1d3) to be taken away 1e) (Hithpael) 1e1) to take hold of oneself 1e2) to flash about (of lightning)
Usage: Occurs in 909 OT verses. KJV: accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receive(-ing), reserve, seize, send for, take (away, -ing, up), use, win. See also: Genesis 2:15; Genesis 34:17; Exodus 30:23.
מִ/פְּרִ֥י
pᵉrîy
H6529
"fruit"
Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, this word means the fruit that comes from the ground or from our actions. It is used in many books, including Genesis and Isaiah, to describe the results of our labor or the consequences of our choices.
Definition: 1) fruit 1a) fruit, produce (of the ground) 1b) fruit, offspring, children, progeny (of the womb) 1c) fruit (of actions) (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 107 OT verses. KJV: bough, (first-)fruit(-ful), reward. See also: Genesis 1:11; Proverbs 18:20; Psalms 1:3.
כַ֝פֶּ֗י/הָ
kaph
H3709
"palm"
N-fd | Suff
In the Bible, this word refers to the palm of the hand, like in Exodus 29 where it describes the priest's hands being filled with offerings. It can also symbolize power or strength, like in Psalm 16. It's about the hand or its shape.
Definition: : palm/hand 1) palm, hand, sole, palm of the hand, hollow or flat of the hand 1a) palm, hollow or flat of the hand 1b) power 1c) sole (of the foot) 1d) hollow, objects, bending objects, bent objects 1d1) of thigh-joint 1d2) pan, vessel (as hollow) 1d3) hollow (of sling) 1d4) hand-shaped branches or fronds (of palm trees) 1d5) handles (as bent)
Usage: Occurs in 180 OT verses. KJV: branch, [phrase] foot, hand((-ful), -dle, (-led)), hollow, middle, palm, paw, power, sole, spoon. See also: Genesis 8:9; 2 Chronicles 6:13; Psalms 7:4.
נטע
nâṭaʻ
H5193
"to plant"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
To plant or establish something, like in Genesis 2:8 where God planted a garden in Eden. It can also mean to fix or fasten something in place.
Definition: 1) to plant, fasten, fix, establish 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to plant 1a2) to plant, establish (fig.) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be planted 1b2) to be established (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 55 OT verses. KJV: fastened, plant(-er). See also: Genesis 2:8; Isaiah 17:10; Psalms 44:3.
נָ֣טְעָה
nâṭaʻ
H5193
"to plant"
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
To plant or establish something, like in Genesis 2:8 where God planted a garden in Eden. It can also mean to fix or fasten something in place.
Definition: 1) to plant, fasten, fix, establish 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to plant 1a2) to plant, establish (fig.) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be planted 1b2) to be established (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 55 OT verses. KJV: fastened, plant(-er). See also: Genesis 2:8; Isaiah 17:10; Psalms 44:3.
כָּֽרֶם
kerem
H3754
"vineyard"
N-cs
A vineyard, or kerem, was a garden or plot of land used for growing vines and other crops. In the Bible, vineyards were often used as a symbol of prosperity and abundance, as seen in the book of Isaiah and the parables of Jesus.
Definition: vineyard
Usage: Occurs in 81 OT verses. KJV: vines, (increase of the) vineyard(-s), vintage. See also H1021 (בֵּית הַכֶּרֶם). See also: Genesis 9:20; Nehemiah 5:11; Psalms 107:37.
Study Notes — Proverbs 31:16
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- Context
- Cross References
- Proverbs 31:16 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 31:16
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 31:16
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 31:16
- Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 31:16
- Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 31:16
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 31:16
- Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 31:16
- Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 31:16
- Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 31:16
- Sermons on Proverbs 31:16
Context — The Virtues of a Noble Woman
14She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar.
15She rises while it is still night to provide food for her household and portions for her maidservants.
16She appraises a field and buys it; from her earnings she plants a vineyard.
17She girds herself with strength and shows that her arms are strong. 18She sees that her gain is good, and her lamp is not extinguished at night.Cross References
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| 1 | Matthew 13:44 | The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and in his joy he went and sold all he had and bought that field. |
| 2 | Song of Solomon 8:12 | But my own vineyard is mine to give; the thousand shekels are for you, O Solomon, and two hundred are for those who tend its fruit. |
| 3 | Joshua 15:18 | One day Acsah came to Othniel and urged him to ask her father for a field. When she got off her donkey, Caleb asked her, “What do you desire?” |
Proverbs 31:16 Summary
[The virtuous woman in Proverbs 31:16 is a wise and responsible person who makes good decisions with her money, like buying a field and planting a vineyard. This shows she is careful and thoughtful, trusting in God's provision and guidance (Psalm 37:3-7). She is also a good steward of the resources God has given her, using them to produce a return and bring glory to Him (Genesis 1:28, 1 Corinthians 4:2). By following her example, we can learn to make wise decisions and trust God to guide us in our own lives.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the virtuous woman to 'appraise a field' in Proverbs 31:16?
This means she carefully evaluates and considers the value and potential of a field before making a purchase, much like a wise investor in Proverbs 24:3-4, demonstrating her financial wisdom and responsibility.
How does the virtuous woman's decision to 'buy a field' relate to her faith?
Her decision shows she trusts in God's provision and guidance, as seen in Psalm 37:3-7, where believers are encouraged to trust in the Lord and He will give them the desires of their heart, including wisdom in financial matters.
What is the significance of the virtuous woman 'planting a vineyard' in this verse?
Planting a vineyard represents a long-term investment and a willingness to wait for a return, much like the parable of the talents in Matthew 25:14-30, where the servants are expected to be faithful with their master's resources and produce a return.
How does this verse relate to the idea of stewardship in the Bible?
This verse highlights the importance of being a good steward of the resources God has given, as taught in Genesis 1:28 and 1 Corinthians 4:2, where believers are called to manage their resources wisely and for the glory of God.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I can demonstrate wisdom and responsibility, like the virtuous woman in this verse?
- How can I apply the principle of careful evaluation and consideration in my own financial decisions, and what role does faith play in this process?
- In what ways can I invest in things that will produce a long-term return, whether financially, spiritually, or relationally, and how can I trust God to guide me in these decisions?
- What does it mean for me to be a good steward of the resources God has given me, and how can I start making changes to live out this principle in my daily life?
Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 31:16
She considereth a field, and buyeth it,.... The field are the Scriptures, in which are hid the rich treasures of Gospel doctrines and promises; and the church, and all truly enlightened persons,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 31:16
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. The praises of a virtuous woman; forming a Hebrew acrostic. The 22 years begin with the several 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet consecutively; M.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 31:16
She considereth a field; whether it be fit for her use, and of a reasonable price, and how she may purchase it. This excludes the rashness, as her proceeding to buy it excludes the inconstancy, which is oft incident to that sex. With the fruit of her hands, with the effects of her diligence, she planteth a vineyard; she improveth the land to the best advantage.
Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 31:16
Proverbs 31:16 She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.Ver. 16. She considereth a field and buyeth it.] Here is the fruit of her pains and providence. The manus motitans, the "stirring hand maketh rich," and "a wise woman buildeth her house." She considers the convenience of this field, and then casts about how she may compass it.
Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 31:16
(16) She considereth a field.—Fixes upon a suitable one for purchase. With the fruit of her hands.—With her savings she buys a vineyard and stocks it.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 31:16
Verse 16. She considereth a field and buyeth it] 5. She provides for the growing wants of her family. More land will shortly be needed, for the family is growing up; and having seen a field contiguous to her own, which was on sale, she estimates its worth, and purchases it a good bargain; and she pays for it by the fruit of her own industry. 6. She does not restrict herself to the bare necessaries of life; she is able to procure some of its comforts. She plants a vineyard, that she may have wine for a beverage, for medicine, and for sacrifice. This also is procured of her own labour. Whatever goes out brings its worth in; and barter, not buying, is her chief mode of traffic.
Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 31:16
VIII. The Virtuous Woman. Chap. Proverbs 31:10-31 This short Appendix differs from the other Sections of the Book of Proverbs in having one subject throughout, and in being in form acrostic or alphabetical. Each verse begins with a letter, taken in order, of the Hebrew alphabet. There is nothing in the contents of the Section to throw light upon either its age or authorship. The alphabetical arrangement cannot safely be regarded as a proof of a late date of composition. A similar arrangement occurs in several Psalms and in the opening chapters of the Book of Lamentations; and some at least of these must be assigned to a comparatively early date. It is more probable that the arrangement in question, belonging as it does for the most part to didactic poems, was a device adopted to assist the memory. (See The Book of Psalms, Vol. i.
Introd. p. xlviii. in this Series; and Bp Perowne on Psalms 25:1.) The LXX reverse the order of two letters of the Hebrew alphabet here. The same two letters are transposed in the Hebrew in three (chaps, 2, 3, 4) out of the four alphabetical poems in the Book of Lamentations. See Comm. on that Book in this Series. Introd. pp. 354, 5. The picture here drawn of woman in her proper sphere of home, as a wife and a mother and the mistress of a household, stands out in bright relief against the dark sketches of woman degraded by impurity, or marred by imperfections, which are to be found in earlier chapters of this Book (Proverbs 2:16-20; Proverbs 5:1-23; Proverbs 7; Proverbs 22:14; Proverbs 23:27-28, and Proverbs 11:22; Proverbs 19:13; Proverbs 21:19). Corruptio optimi pessima. We have here woman occupying and adorning her rightful place, elevated by anticipation to the high estate to which the Gospel of Christ has restored her. It is an expansion of the earlier proverb: “Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the Lord” (Proverbs 18:22).
Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 31:16
The verse points to a large sphere of feminine activity, strikingly in contrast with the degradation to which woman in the East has now fallen.
Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 31:16
16. She considereth a field — Sets her mind upon it, estimates its worth, and plans the means of purchasing it. Literally, she takes it. With the fruit of her hands — The product of her labour.
Sermons on Proverbs 31:16
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A Young Man's Attitude Towards Women by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the loss of innocence and beauty in our culture. He laments how the simple act of touching hands can no longer evoke a sense of awe and excite |
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Regeneration & Self-Denial by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the issue of churches abandoning biblical terminology and relying on church growth methodologies. He emphasizes the need for truth that goes b |
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Are You All In? - Haggai Part 2 by Francis Chan | This sermon emphasizes the importance of wholehearted commitment to God, using examples of individuals who turned their lives around to follow Him completely. It challenges listene |
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Cherishing the Treasure of Christ by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher begins by expressing his desire to bring God's word to the people and asks for God's sovereign power to be present. He then references Matthew 13:44-46 |
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My Own Resurrection by Francis Chan | This sermon emphasizes the power of God, particularly focusing on the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the transformative impact it can have on individuals. It delves into the conc |
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Pt 2 Not the Soil but the Seed by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on Matthew 13:15, which talks about how people have blinded their eyes and shut their ears to God's word. The preacher emphasizes that this is |
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Pt 1 the Purpose of the Parables by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the parables of Jesus found in Matthew 13. He highlights the first four parables, which depict conflict, failure, and the presence of evil i |