Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And she said to her father, Let it not displease my lord that I cannot rise up before thee; for the custom of women is upon me. And he searched, but found not the images.
Rise up
Custom
Bible References
Rise up
Leviticus 19:32
Show respect to the elderly, and honor older people. In this way you show respect for your God. I am Jehovah.
1 Kings 2:19
So Bathsheba went to King Solomon to talk to him for Adonijah. The king stood up to meet her and bowed down to her. He took his place on the king's throne and she sat at his right hand on the seat made ready for the king's mother.
Custom
Genesis 18:11
Abraham and Sarah were old, well advanced in age. Sarah had passed the age of childbearing.
Leviticus 15:19
When a woman has her monthly period, she will be unclean for seven days. Those who touch her will be unclean until evening.