The grave; and the barren womb; the earth [that] is not filled with water; and the fire [that] saith not, [It is] enough. 16. the grave ] Sheol or Hades. See Pro 27:20. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges The barren womb; for as the Israelitish women did generally and vehemently desire many … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 30:16”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 30:15
The horseleach hath two daughters, [crying], Give, give. There are three [things that] are never satisfied, [yea], four [things] say not, [It is] enough: 15. The horseleach ] , LXX.; sanguisuga, Vulg. The Heb. word occurs only here, and its derivation is doubtful, but as Maurer points out, the rendering leach has the sanction of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 30:15”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 30:14
[There is] a generation, whose teeth [are as] swords, and their jaw teeth [as] knives, to devour the poor from off the earth, and the needy from [among] men. 14. Comp. Psa 57:4. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 14. The fourth, The greedy, cruel, and oppressive, and, especially, oppressive to the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 30:14”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 30:13
[There is] a generation, O how lofty are their eyes! and their eyelids are lifted up. Verse 13. The third, Those who were full of vanity, pride, and insolence. Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible Who are proud and insolent, advancing themselves, and despising all others in comparison of themselves, and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 30:13”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 30:12
[There is] a generation [that are] pure in their own eyes, and [yet] is not washed from their filthiness. The Pharisee temper (compare the marginal reference). Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible Verse 12. The second, Those who were self-righteous, supposing themselves pure, and were not so. Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 30:12”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 30:11
[There is] a generation [that] curseth their father, and doth not bless their mother. 11. generation ] i.e. a class, or company, as the word is used in Psa 14:5; Psa 24:6. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 11 14. Four generations, or classes of men that are detestable. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 30:11”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 30:10
Accuse not a servant unto his master, lest he curse thee, and thou be found guilty. 10. Accuse not ] Lit. tongue not; i.e. use not thy tongue against. Comp. Psa 101:5, where the same Heb. word is used in the same sense. lest he curse thee &c.] lest thy charge against him being not … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 30:10”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 30:9
Lest I be full, and deny [thee], and say, Who [is] the LORD? or lest I be poor, and steal, and take the name of my God [in vain]. 9. take in vain] use profanely, R.V. Lit. take hold of, or handle, sc. lightly or profanely. Lest I be moved in the bitterness of distress … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 30:9”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 30:8
Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me: 8. food convenient for me ] Heb. the bread of my portion, i.e. that is needful for me. The Heb. word is used of an appointed portion of labour, or a task, Pro 31:15; Exo … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 30:8”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 30:7
Two [things] have I required of thee; deny me [them] not before I die: Two things – The limitation of mans desires follows naturally upon his consciousness of the limits of his knowledge. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible Verse 7. Two things have I required of thee] These two petitions are mentioned in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 30:7”