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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 1:5

5. As to the other class, of more advanced and comparatively educated pupils, being already trained to thought and study, he has confidence that they will, from habit and education, hear, attend to his instructions, and so add to their acquirements; and thus, being already of more mature understanding, ( nabhon, see Proverbs 1:2, discriminating,) they נבון shall attain unto, get, gain, or establish their counsels, or well-concerted designs. The term rendered wise counsels ... read more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 1:6

6. To understand a proverb Mashal, (see note on Proverbs 1:1;) perhaps taken here for all the various kinds of composition under that name, such as poems, allegories, enigmas, apothegms, and metaphorical discourse in general all studied and elegant compositions. The interpretation A doubtful rendering of מליצה , melitsah, which is probably used by metonymy for that which needs interpretation, an enigma or obscure maxim; or, as in the marginal reading, an eloquent speech. It... read more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 1:7

7. As the preceding five verses may be regarded as stating the object of the book, so this may be considered as the motto, proposition, or text, which the author places at its head as containing the sum and substance of the whole, and which he designs to prove and illustrate. The fear of the Lord יהוה JEHOVAH is the name commonly applied to the Divine Being in this book; seldom אלהים , ELOHIM God. The Septuagint adds to the first clause of this verse, as if exegetically, “And there is good... read more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 1:8

FATHERLY COUNSELS TO AVOID THE WAYS OF EVIL MEN, Proverbs 1:8-19. 8. Having thus stated in a beautiful and comprehensive aphorism the relation of true piety or religious principle to worthy intellectual attainments, illustrated by its opposite, and thus commenced his discourse or lecture by the recognition of God and his claims upon us, Solomon now proceeds to address his pupil in the second person singular, as if he were standing before him. My son He personates a father, and addresses... read more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 1:9

9. They shall be an ornament of grace As a graceful garland around thy head, and as chains, or necklaces, around thy neck. That is, this reverence for and obedience to thy parents shall be thy highest and most honourable ornament, better than any gay attire, of which the young are usually so fond. Compare Proverbs 3:3; Proverbs 6:21; Proverbs 4:9; Genesis 41:42; Daniel 5:29; Song of Solomon 4:9. Chains worn about the neck were an ornament common to both men and women. Thus Pharaoh is... read more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 1:10

10. If sinners entice The teacher now proceeds to admonish his pupil against being seduced by bad men into evil courses. He must not consent or yield to them. Comp. Proverbs 24:1-2; Genesis 3:16; Numbers 22:0; 1 Kings 13:14-19; 1 Kings 13:24. read more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 1:11

11. If they say The teacher here enlarges upon the subject of evil associations. He seems to have in his mind a marauding party, a band of plunderers and freebooters, who hesitate not to commit murder if needful to obtain booty. We are probably not to understand him as intending to quote the exact language of such cutthroats to a novice, but rather to present vividly to the mind of his pupil what is the real character of their operations, under whatever specious pretext they may be... read more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 1:12

12. Swallow… as the grave כשׁאול , ( kishol,) “like hell,” hades, orcus, the underworld, a favourite expression of bloodthirsty men in all ages. (See Excursus on Sheol, p. 72.) The strong passions excited by even regular warfare in a good cause afford a temptation to, and, we are sorry to say, often an excuse for, shocking profanity. This is a prominent vice of military men; but it should be left to those who fight in a bad cause and for bad ends. The men here represented are as... read more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 1:13

13. Precious substance Splendid wealth. read more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 1:14

14. Cast in Better, in the indicative, thou shalt cast in. An invitation to join this community of thieves and murderers, with promise of equal dividend. Let us all have one purse Better, we will all have, etc. read more

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 1:5

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 1:6

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 1:7

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 1:8

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 1:9

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 1:10

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 1:11

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 1:12

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 1:13

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 1:14

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