Bible Commentary

For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son [in whom] he delighteth. 12. even as a father &c.] The LXX. (reading the same Heb. consonants with different vowels) renders this clause, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth, which is followed in Heb 12:6. The R.V., guided perhaps by the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 3:12”

My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction: Fifth Address. Chap. 3. Pro 3:11-20 11, 12. This short paragraph is at once in contrast and in harmony, with what precedes and follows it. It states the contrast that it may introduce the harmony. The pathway of wisdom, so … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 3:11”

So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine. 10. presses shall burst out ] Rather, fats shall overflow, R.V. “The wine-press of the Jews consisted of two receptacles or vats placed at different elevations, in the upper one of which the grapes were trodden, while the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 3:10”

Honor the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: 9. substance increase ] Perhaps (as Speaker’s Comm.) capital, and revenue. It is interesting that (as there pointed out) the LXX. qualify both words, by restricting them to “righteous,” well-gotten wealth: . Restitution is the true consecration of unrighteous gain, Luk … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 3:9”

It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones. 8. health ] By an eternal law the moral condition and the physical are linked together; the mens sana promotes the corpus sanum. “Godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is.” 1Ti 4:8. to thy navel ] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 3:8”

Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. 7. The first clause of this verse in the rendering of the LXX., , is quoted by St Paul, Rom 12:16. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges The great hindrance to all true wisdom is the thought that we … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 3:7”

In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. 6. direct ] Or, make straight or plain, R.V. marg. Comp. Pro 11:5, , LXX.; diriget, Vulg. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Not in acts of solemn worship or great crises only, but in all thy ways; and then God … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 3:6”

Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 5. unto ] Rather, upon, R.V. The confidence is to be complete both in degree and in extent: “with all thy heart,” “in all thy ways.” This teaching of trust in God, “anticipates,” as the Speaker’s Commentary points out, the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 3:5”

So shalt thou find favor and good understanding in the sight of God and man. 4. favour and good understanding ] Your character will conciliate for you by its two great elements of mercy and truth, the two corresponding tributes of good-will and respect. (Comp. 1Sa 2:26; Luk 2:52.) To find good understanding in the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 3:4”

Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart: 3. mercy and truth ] The phrase is often used to represent the character of Almighty God as exhibited in His dealings with men (Gen 24:17; Gen 32:11; Exo 34:6; Psa 25:10). Hence it comes … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 3:3”