Proverbs 31:16

“She considereth a field, and buyeth it, etc.] 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, consider to what use this field may be put, to what account it will turn; how profitable the Scriptures are, for doctrine, reproof, correction, and instruction in righteousness; what a rich mine and valuable treasure is in them; things more desirable, and of greater worth, than thousands of gold and silver; and therefore will buy this field at any rate, and not sell it; will part with all they have before they will part with that; even life itself, which in an improper sense is called buying of it,…”

“and hence has means to purchase property.”

“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. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Considereth - Whether it be fit for her use. The fruit - With the effects of her diligence. Planteth - She improves the land to the best advantage. Proverbs 31:17”

“31:16-18 An excellent wife is engaged in commercial enterprises outside her home.”

“considereth: Jos 15:18; Sol 8:12; Mat 13:44 buyeth: Heb. taketh Proverbs 31:17”

“This industry - a pattern for the whole house - this punctuality in the management of household matters, secures to her success in the extension of her household wealth: 16 ז She seeketh a field and getteth possession of it; Of the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. The field which she considereth, towards which her wish and her effort are directed, is perhaps not one beyond those which she already possesses, but one which has hitherto been wanting to her family; for the poet has, after Pro 31:23, an inhabitant of a town in his eye, - a woman whose husband is not a landlord, but has a business in the city. The perf. זממה precedes and gives circumstantiality to the chief factum…”