Bible Commentary

So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck. Unto thy soul; either, 1. To thee or thy person. They shall prolong and perpetuate thy life, and make it life indeed, to wit, pleasant and happy; whereas a miserable life is reputed a kind of death, and is oft so called. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 3:22”

My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion: Sixth Address. Chap. 3. Pro 3:21-35 21. let not them ] The reference may be to the “sound wisdom and discretion” of the following clause; but it is better perhaps to understand by “them” the precepts already given. The reading of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 3:21”

By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew. 20. are ] Rather, were broken up, R.V. The reference is to Gen 7:2, where the same Heb. word is used: “all the foundations of the great deep were broken up.” The two clauses of the verse give two typical … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 3:20”

The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens. Hereto Wisdom has been thought of in relation to men. Now the question comes, What is she in relation to God? and the answer is, that the creative act implies a Divine Wisdom, through which the Divine will acts. This … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 3:19”

She [is] a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy [is every one] that retaineth her. 18. a tree of life ] The tree of life, Genesis 2, 3 is referred to again in this Book (Pro 11:30, Pro 13:12, Pro 15:4), and only besides in the Bible in Rev … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 3:18”

Her ways [are] ways of pleasantness, and all her paths [are] peace. Ways and paths describe the two kinds of roads, the highway and the byway. In both these he who was guided by Wisdom would walk securely. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible Pro 3:17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness. The walk … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 3:17”

Length of days [is] in her right hand; [and] in her left hand riches and honor. 16. The LXX. add at the end of this verse: “Out of her mouth proceedeth righteousness; Instruction and compassion she beareth upon her tongue.” Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Pro 3:16 Length of days is in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 3:16”

She [is] more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her. 15. rubies ] This rendering is retained in R.V. text, with a reference to Job 28:18, where the alternative is given in the marg. of red coral, or pearls. The expression “more ruddy” (which those, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 3:15”

For the merchandise of it [is] better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. 14. the merchandise of it ] Comp. Mat 13:45-46, where this proverb is expanded into a parable. The same idea of trading in the moral and spiritual sphere occurs in Pro 11:19, Pro 23:23; Job 28:15-19. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 3:14”

Happy [is] the man [that] findeth wisdom, and the man [that] getteth understanding. 13. getteth ] Lit. draweth forth, or out, R.V. and A.V. marg. The word occurs again Pro 8:35, Pro 12:2, Pro 18:22, in all which places the source of supply is expressed: obtaineth (lit. draweth forth) favour from Jehovah. Fuente: The Cambridge … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 3:13”