Bible Commentary

Keep my commandments, and live; and my law as the apple of thine eye. 2. the apple ] i.e. the pupil: “an emblem of that which is tenderest and dearest, and therefore guarded with the most jealous care,” Psa 17:8, note in this Series. Comp. Deu 32:10; Zec 2:8. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 7:2”

My son, keep my words, and lay up my commandments with thee. 1. The LXX. add at the end of this verse, “My son, fear the Lord and thou shalt be strong, And beside him, fear none other.” Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Pro 7:1-4 ] Compare the similar exhortations Pro 1:8-9, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 7:1”

He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts. Verse 35. He will not regard any ransom] This is an injury that admits of no compensation. No gifts can satisfy a man for the injury his honour has sustained; and to take a bribe or a ransom, would … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 6:35”

For jealousy [is] the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance. 34. therefore ] Rather, and. Here is no question of compensation ( Pro 6:35); the burning fire of jealousy will pursue thee unto death (Lev 20:10). Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 34. Jealousy … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 6:34”

A wound and dishonor shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away. Verse 33. A wound and dishonour shall he get] Among the Romans, when a man was caught in the fact, the injured husband took the law into his own hand; and a large radish was thrust up into the anus … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 6:33”

[But] whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he [that] doeth it destroyeth his own soul. 32. understanding ] Lit. heart. See Pro 2:2, note. he that doeth it destroyeth ] Rather, he doeth it that would destroy. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Pro 6:32 He that doeth it destroyeth his … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 6:32”

But [if] he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house. 31. sevenfold ] This cannot refer to the legal penalty for theft, which was in no case greater than five times the value of the thing stolen (Exo 22:1-4. Comp. Luk 19:8). It had been suggested that … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 6:31”

[Men] do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry; 30. despise ] Some render, make light of, let go unpunished (“non impunis dimittitur fur,” Maur.). But the proper meaning of the Heb. word is to be retained with A.V. and R.V. “The argument appears to be this: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 6:30”

So he that goeth in to his neighbor’s wife; whosoever toucheth her shall not be innocent. 29. innocent ] So R.V. marg.; but as the object here is to deter from the sin by insisting on its consequences, it is better to render, with R.V. text, unpunished. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 6:29”

Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned? Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned?] He cannot; if he sets his feet upon them, and continues them ever so little on them, they will be burnt, and much more if he walks upon them; and so … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 6:28”