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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 3:7

7. This is in substance a repetition of the fifth verse, with members transposed, thus giving the sentiment emphasis. Compare Romans 12:16, last clause. read more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 3:8

8. Health to thy navel Rather, restoration to thy sinew, (sing. coll.,) and moistening (refreshment) to thy bones. The word שׁר , ( shor,) rendered navel in E.V., literally means a cord, and is sometimes, as in Ezekiel 16:4, applied to the umbilical cord; but in other places it seems to be used for sinews, muscles, or tendons of the body, or of a particular part of it, as Job 40:16, where the rendering probably should be, “the muscles of the belly.” In this place the word stands... read more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 3:9

9. Honour Miller well says, Honour, in a connexion like this, grew to include the idea of giving. We see it in the Greek τιμα . 1 Timothy 5:3; 1 Timothy 5:17; Acts 5:2; Proverbs 19:19. Substance points to capital, increase, to revenue, income. In verse six the teacher had said, “In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct [smooth] thy paths.” This thought is resumed and illustrated in an important particular. To show our gratitude to God for blessings bestowed is a leading... read more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 3:10

10. Barns Storehouses or granaries. Presses Either presses or vats, thy wine vats shall overflow with new wine. Comp. Deuteronomy 28:1-8. For winepress or vat, compare Isaiah 5:2; Judges 6:11; Matthew 21:33. read more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 3:11-12

11, 12. Despise not the chastening Suppose it be the Lord’s will, as it may, that any affliction befall thee, contemn not the discipline, as if it were a mere natural occurrence or accident. Neither be weary Better, nor feel horror (our word weary is too weak) when thou art rebuked by him, for it is an evidence of his tenderest regard: a father, by chastening the son in whom he delights, does him a favour, is gracious to him, in the act. See Hebrews 12:5; Hebrews 12:10, where the... read more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 3:13-14

13, 14. Here, from his digressions into the sundry particulars above, the instructor returns to the general theme, the excellency of true wisdom. Supremely happy is the man that findeth out, acquireth, this divine blessing understanding. Getteth Hebrew, draws out. Fine gold חרוצ , ( hharuts,) is a word which has exercised the ingenuity of the learned. Nothing very decisive has yet been arrived at as to its specific application. It is supposed to have been a technical word... read more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 3:15

15. Rubies Original word uncertain; pearls, red corals, or some kind of precious stones. Some think the magnet or loadstone intended. Things thou canst desire Or, desirable things, delights; that is, jewels, so much sought after in the East for the adornment of both sexes. read more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 3:16

16. Right hand… left hand Wisdom is here represented as dispensing her blessings with both hands, that is, abundantly. Some of the older commentators, and also some of the later, think that the blessings of the right hand have the precedence in value. “It was but just,” says Patrick, “to place length of days in her right hand; that is, to give it the precedence, because it was the chief promise of the law, and, indeed, the most desirable of earthly blessings, without which nothing can be... read more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 3:17

17. Her ways Those she points out and recommends for her followers to walk in. Peace שׁלום , ( shalom,) a very comprehensive word, expressive of health, quietude, prosperity, and good in general. read more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 3:18

18. Tree of life Well paraphrased by Patrick: “In short, wisdom leads into a paradise, and supplies the place of the tree of life, (Genesis 2:9; Genesis 3:22,) from which our first parents were banished: that is, gives not only a present but an immortal satisfaction to all those who strongly apprehend and retain her precepts; and, therefore, I again pronounce him happy above all other men, and above all expression, who constantly and firmly adheres to them.” Retaineth her Hardly strong... read more

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 3:7

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 3:8

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 3:9

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 3:10

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 3:11-12

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 3:13-14

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 3:15

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 3:16

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 3:17

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 3:18

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