Bible Commentary

Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honored. 18. See Gen 39:4; Gen 39:22; and for the highest reference of the proverb, St Mat 25:21; St Joh 12:26. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Waiteth – literally, keepeth, observeth. As the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 27:18”

Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. 17. sharpeneth ] This has been understood to mean exasperates. Comp. Mine enemy sharpeneth his eyes upon me, Job 16:9 (where, however, the Hebrew word is different). But, as it is a friend that is spoken of here, it is better to take … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 27:17”

Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand, [which] betrayeth [itself]. 16. Whosoever hideth &c.] The verse is better rendered: He that would restrain her restraineth the wind, And his right hand meets with oil. “She is as subtle as wind, as slippery as oil,” Rel. Tr. Soc. Comm. The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 27:16”

A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike. 15. See Pro 19:13. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Continual dropping – Here, as in the marginal reference, the flat, earthen roof of Eastern houses, always liable to cracks and leakage, supplies the groundwork of the similitude. Fuente: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 27:15”

He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, it shall be counted a curse to him. 14. Ostentatious professions of regard, like the profuse kisses of an enemy ( Pro 27:6), justly incur the suspicion of sinister design. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges The picture of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 27:14”

Take his garment that is surety for a stranger, and take a pledge of him for a strange woman. 13. See Pro 20:16 and notes. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 13. Take his garment] The same as Pr 20:16. Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible Possibly this … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 27:13”

A prudent [man] foreseeth the evil, [and] hideth himself; [but] the simple pass on, [and] are punished. 12. See Pro 22:3 and notes. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Compare the marginal reference. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible Pro 27:12 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 27:12”

My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me. The voice of the teacher to his true disciple. He pleads with him that the uprightness of the scholar will be the truest answer to all attacks on the character or teaching of the master. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 27:11”

Thine own friend, and thy father’s friend, forsake not; neither go into thy brother’s house in the day of thy calamity: [for] better [is] a neighbor [that is] near than a brother far off. 10. The aim of this proverb is not of course to depreciate natural affection, but to warn against pressing unduly the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 27:10”

Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so [doth] the sweetness of a man’s friend by hearty counsel. 9. by ] Lit. from i.e. proceeding from, or (as R.V.), that cometh of. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 9. Ointment and perfume] Anointing the head and various parts of the body with aromatic … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 27:9”