Proverbs 31:22

“Coverings she makes for herself; fine linen and purple are her clothing.”

Proverbs 31:22 · direct translation from the Hebrew
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Proverbs 31:22, word by word

Coveringsמַרְבַדִּיםmarvadim

coverlet

A coverlet, a covering spread on a bed.

Where else “marvadim” appears
she makesעָשְׂתָהasta

make

To build or create something.

Where else “asta” appears
fine linenשֵׁשׁshesh

fine linen

Delicate white flax cloth.

Where else “shesh” appears
purpleאַרְגָּמָןargaman

purple

Thread or cloth dyed purple, a costly dark red.

Where else “argaman” appears
are her clothingלְבוּשָׁlevusha

garment

Garment, clothing.

Where else “levusha” appears

The context

21She does not fear for her household because of the snow, for all her household is clothed in scarlet.

22 · This verse (above)

23Her husband is known in the gates, when he sits among the elders of the land.

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