Eshet Chayil is a twenty-two verse poem with which King Solomon concludes the book of Proverbs (Proverbs 31). The poem has an acrostic arrangement in which the verses begin with the letters of the Hebrew alphabet in regular order. The poem describes the woman of valor as one who is energetic, righteous, and capable. A Woman of Valor, called Eshet Chayil in Hebrew, is a hymn which is customarily recited on Friday evenings, after returning from synagogue and singing "Shalom Aleichem" and before sitting down to the Shabbat evening meal.
The word חיל (chayil) appears in verse 10 and 29 of the passage, thought as the summary of the good woman's character. Traditionally it has been translated "virtuous" or "noble." Some scholars have suggested that it rather means "forceful," "mighty," or "valiant". Thus, CHAYIL (chah-yeel) should be defined as encompassing many characteristics such as: self control, diplomacy, foresight, responsibility, patience, loyalty, industrious, kindliness, selflessness, and creative talent, as we see in these twenty-two verses.
...For with God nothing is ever impossible and no word from God shall be without power or impossible of fulfillment.(Luke 1:27)
Last night, I learned a lot from talking to 5 young women as we study the Scriptures on how God defines a true woman, a woman after His own heart. Truth be told, I did not personally know these young girls and deem myself insignificant in their 21st century world of career, high living and energetic endeavours. There is no commonality among us at all. But again, the LORD proved me wrong as He wanted me to leave them with His word that their true purpose is not in their acquired skills nor inborn talents nor financial security. We all learned this: that our true focus is our inner life with God which overflows in our external individual lives. If we take the time to be alone with God and daily sit at His feet then He fills us with all the chayil traits which we can utilize to live lives that will bring Honor and Glory to Him alone.
Further, the group discovered that the standards set in Proverbs 31:10-31 is not at all easy. Is it doable? God said YES. The Bible states: ...For with God nothing is ever impossible and no word from God shall be without power or impossible of fulfillment.(Luke 1:27. Wow.!
All He required is our hearts...let it be done to me according to what you have said.(Luke 1:38)
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