Proverbs 31:21 Meaning and Explanation
“She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →She has ensured her entire household is warm and well-clothed against winter.
The Context of Proverbs 31:21
She has abundantly provided for her household's protection against winter.
What Does Proverbs 31:21 Mean?
Snow brings danger—exposure and cold. But she is unafraid, confident that her household is prepared. 'All her household are clothed with scarlet'—a vivid, expensive color. This indicates not bare necessity but quality provision. Her planning and production have secured warmth and dignity for everyone under her roof.
The scarlet clothing suggests even the practical goal of warmth is met with excellence. She does not settle for adequate; her loved ones are clothed in color and material that signal care and abundance. The contrast between winter's threat and her household's security highlights her protective foresight.
Proverbs 31:21 in the Original Language
שָׁנִי (shani), 'scarlet' — the dye-color of finest cloth, expensive and reserved for quality garments.
Frequently Asked Questions About Proverbs 31:21
What does Proverbs 31:21 mean?
She has ensured her entire household is warm and well-clothed against winter.
What is the context of Proverbs 31:21?
She has abundantly provided for her household's protection against winter.