Proverbs 31:21

“She is not afraid of the snow for her household, etc.] That her family should suffer through the rigour of a cold season, when it is frost and snow; for all her household [are] clothed with scarlet: the Vulgate Latin version renders it, “with double”f960, that is, with double garments; and so the Septuagint and Arabic versions, joining the words to a following verse; and this, by some, is thought to be the better rendering of the words; since the scarlet colour is no fence against cold, no more than any other, whereas double garments are; and which may be applied to the garment of justification, or the robe of Christ’s righteousness, as one; and to the garment of sanctification, internal and…”

“scarlet--or, "purple," by reason of the dyes used, the best fabrics; as a matter of taste also; the color suits cold.”

“Scarlet - Probably some well-known articles of dress, at once conspicuous for their color, or, as some think, for their double texture and warmth. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Not afraid - Of any injuries of the weather. Are clothed - She hath provided enough, not only for their necessity, but also for their delight and ornament. Proverbs 31:22”

“afraid: Pro 25:20 scarlet: or, double garments, Gen 45:22 Proverbs 31:22”

“But the poet goes on to describe her fruitful activity in the nearest sphere of her calling: 21 ל She is not afraid of the snow for her house; For her whole house is clothed in scarlet. A fall of snow in the rainy season of winter is not rare in Palestine, the Hauran, and neighbouring countries, and is sometimes accompanied with freezing cold. (Note: Vid., regarding a fall of snow in Jerusalem, the journal Saat auf Hoffnung Jahrg. 3, Heft 3; and in the Hauran Comm. to Job 38:22.) She sees approaching the cold time of the year without any fear for her house, even though the season bring intense cold; for her whole house, i.e., the whole of the members of her family, are לבשׁ שׁנים. The…”