As I was reading your post the idea stuck in my head that she is "clothed" with strength and dignity.
It is not something that she IS, it is a garment that God gives her to wear.
Intrigued, I did a scripture search for "clothed."
In Genesis 3:21, we find the first incident of humans being clothed: "The LORD God made garments of skin for Adam and his wife and clothed them."
Notice who does the initial clothe-ing: God does.
Best of all, I am clothed with Christ (Galatians 3:26-28)!
In Revelation 16:15 comes the warning, “Look, I come like a thief! Blessed is the one who stays awake and remains clothed, so as not to go naked and be shamefully exposed.”
When I remove His clothe-ing, I am clothed in shame (Job 8:22), disgrace (Psalm 109:29), and terror (Ezekiel 7:18).
David describes shame with an especially tactile simile: "wrapped up in shame as in a cloak." (Psalm 109:29)
I choose my clothe-ing.
Wrapped up in myself.
Or wrapped up in Him.
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13 Bloggers, 13 topics, 1 Great God:
Contributing to Family Income / 2 Better Than 1
The Fear of the Lord / Satisfied by Love
Using Time Wisely / Blessed Beyond Measure
Taking Care of Needy / Shadow Wonder
Using Money Wisely / Jennifer Sikora
Keeping an Eye on Home / Just a Glimpse
She can Laugh at the Days Ahead / faith filled food for moms
Clothed in Strength and Dignity / One thing I’ve Learned
Taking Care of Others/ 2 savvy gals
Being Creative / A Patchwork Mommy
Bringing Variety to Family / Karen Dawkins
Extending your Hand to the Poor / Women’s Fellowship House
Organization / Teaching What is Good
