Proverbs 21:21

Verse 21

21. Followeth after Pursues constantly, practices.

Righteousness Justice. equity, including whatever is right in disposition, thought, word, and deed.

Mercy Not merely justice, but kindness, benevolence.

Findeth life, righteousness, and honour It is probable that the word צדקה , ( tsedhakah,) righteosness, in the latter clause, means something different from the same word in the former. It is sometimes used for the fruits or rewards of righteousness safety, prosperity, etc. He shall find all desirable good. He who practices righteousness as a matter of duty shall receive righteousness as a matter of reward; that is, righteous rewards. Compare Proverbs 8:18; Romans 3:28; Galatians 3:21; Gal 5:5 ; 1 Kings 3:11; Matthew 6:13.

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

Daniel Whedon was born in 1808 in Onondaga, N.Y. Dr. Whedon was well qualified as a commentator. He was professor of Ancient Languages in Wesleyan University, studied law and had some years of pastoral experience. He was editor of the Methodist Quarterly Review for more than twenty years. Besides many articles for religious papers he was also the author of the well-known and important work, Freedom of the Will. Dr. Whedon was noted for his incisive, vigorous style, both as preacher and writer. He died at Atlantic Highlands, N.J., June 8, 1885.Whedon was a pivotal figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism in the nineteenth-centry America. As a result of his efforts, some historians have concluded that he was responsible for a new doctrine of man that was more dependent upon philosophical principles than scripture.... Show more

Dr. Daniel D. Whedon was a central figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism. He devoted 25 years to writing the New Testament commentaries. Other authors wrote the Old Testament commentaries with Whedon serving as the editor. Study the bible online.... Show more

Verse 21

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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