The fear of the LORD [is] the beginning of knowledge: [but] fools despise wisdom and instruction. 7. This verse stands out as the motto, or key-note, both of the whole Book, and of the whole subject of which the Book treats. I am offering, the writer would seem to say, to give you the right … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 1:7”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 1:6
To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings. 6. This verse intimates that the aim of the Book is to confer an initiation which will make its possessor free of all the mysteries of the Wise. By understanding these proverbs he will acquire the power of understanding … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 1:6”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 1:5
A wise [man] will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels: 5. A wise man will hear ] Or, That the wise man may hear, R.V., making the clause a continuation of the direct statement of the design of the Book. learning ] Lit. taking, and so … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 1:5”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 1:4
To give subtlety to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion. 4. subtilty to the simple ] Both words are here used in a good sense, or perhaps we might say, in their proper or neutral sense. The Hebrew word for simple is literally open (Heb.), sc. to influence, whether good or bad. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 1:4”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 1:3
To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity; 3. the instruction of wisdom ] Rather, instruction (or discipline) in wise dealing, R.V. The word is not the same as that rendered wisdom in Pro 1:2 ; Pro 1:7. justice ] Rather, righteousness, R.V. as a wider word. The three words, righteousness, judgement, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 1:3”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 1:2
To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding; 2. To know ] The construction in this and the following clauses is elliptical: The proverbs to know, to discern, to receive, to give; i.e. the proverbs of which the purpose is that men may know, discern, and receive (as it is expressed in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 1:2”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 1:1
The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; The Title. Chap. Pro 1:1 1. proverbs ] Properly resemblances. Here used of (1) short, pithy sentences, either couched in the form of a similitude, or comparison, or gathering up under their common principle or issue classes of events or actions, which resemble one … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 1:1”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 150:6
Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD. 6. every thing that hath breath ] Heb. all breath, Vulg. omnis spiritus, Jer. omne quod spirat. Cp. Deu 20:16, Jos 10:40. Neshmh most commonly denotes the breath of man; but it may include all animals. Not priests and Levites only but … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 150:6”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 150:5
Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon the high sounding cymbals. 5. the loud cytubals the high sounding cymbals ] The clear sounding cymbals the clanging cymbals. Two kinds of cymbals are obviously meant: the first, lit. cymbals of hearing, may have been a smaller kind, producing a sharp, clear sound, possibly castanets: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 150:5”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 150:4
Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs. 4. with the timbrel and dance ] See on Psa 149:3. The P.B.V. cymbals seems to be a slip of Coverdale’s, which was not corrected in the Great Bible, as he renders tph correctly by tabret, i.e. a small drum, in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 150:4”