Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all [is] vanity. 2. Vanity of vanities ] The form is the highest type (as in the “servant of servants” of Gen 9:25, the “chief over the chief” of Num 3:32) of the Hebrew superlative. The word translated “vanity,” identical with the name Abel or Hebel … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ecclesiastes 1:2”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ecclesiastes 1:1
The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem. 1. The words of the Preacher ] For the title of the Book and the meaning of the word translated “Preacher” (better, Debater, or, perhaps, as the Hebrew noun has no article, Koheleth, as a proper name, carrying with it the meaning of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ecclesiastes 1:1”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 31:31
Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates. Verse 31. Give her of the fruit of her hands] This may be a prayer. May she long enjoy the fruit of her labours! May she see her children’s children, and peace upon Israel! And let her … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 31:31”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 31:30
Favor [is] deceitful, and beauty [is] vain: [but] a woman [that] feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. 30. that feareth the Lord ] Thus does Wisdom, true ever to herself, return in her last utterance to her first (Pro 1:7), and place once again the crown on the head of the godly. Fuente: The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 31:30”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 31:29
Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. 29. done virtuously ] This rendering, which recalls the same word in Pro 31:10 (“a woman of virtue,” “have done virtue ”), is much to be preferred to the rendering of LXX. and Vulg. and A.V. marg., gotten riches. excellest them all ] Regarded as … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 31:29”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 31:28
Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband [also], and he praiseth her. Pro 31:28 Her children arise up, and call her blessed. The childrens praise This is part of the just debt owing to the virtuous woman. It is enough to make virtuous people happy that they are blessed of God. Yet … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 31:28”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 31:27
She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. 27. looketh well to ] a happy rendering. Lit. keepeth watch upon, as in Pro 15:3. As Almighty God, from His lofty watch-tower in heaven, observes all the minutest details of the manifold work that is going on in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 31:27”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 31:26
She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue [is] the law of kindness. 26. the law ] “Or, teaching,” R.V. marg. The wise instruction and counsel she gives is so combined with kindness, as to win rather than compel obedience. Comp. “the gracious words which proceeded out of His lips.” Luk 4:22. Fuente: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 31:26”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 31:25
Strength and honor [are] her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. 25. she shall rejoice in ] Rather: she laugheth at, i.e. so far from regarding it with apprehension, she can look forward to it with joyful confidence. Comp. “He laugheth at the rushing of the javelin,” in the description of Leviathan, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 31:25”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 31:24
She maketh fine linen, and selleth [it]; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant. 24. fine linen ] Rather, linen garments. The word, which is not the same as that rendered fine linen in Pro 31:22, denotes not the material but a made-up garment, LXX.; sindonem, Vulg. It is rendered sheets, A.V., but linen garments, R.V., … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 31:24”