The meaning of Distaff in the Bible
(From International Standard Bible Encyclopedia)

dis'-taf (pelekh): This word occurs once in Proverbs 31:19; "spindle" is found in the same passage. In the Revised Version (British and American) the meanings of the two words have been exchanged.

See SPINNING.


See more on the meaning of Distaff in the Bible:
Distaff {Easton's Bible Dictionary}

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