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Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 2:22

22. transgressors—or impious rebels (compare Jeremiah 9:2). rooted out—utterly destroyed, as trees plucked up by the roots. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 2:1-5

The difficulty of obtaining Wisdom 2:1-5Even though Wisdom wants people to adopt her (Proverbs 1:20-33), she is hard to obtain. The person who wants her has to work hard for her (Proverbs 2:3). If understanding does not come easily, one should work harder to obtain it. [Note: See Julius H. Greenstone, Proverbs with Commentary, p. 17.] He or she must start with revelation, and study it diligently, in order to obtain spiritual rather than merely academic wisdom. The "fear of the Lord" emphasizes... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 2:1-22

3. Wisdom as a treasure ch. 2Chapter 2 is a discourse that sets forth the blessings that wisdom confers. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 2:6-9

The giver of Wisdom 2:6-9The searcher for wisdom will find what God gives when he or she searches divine revelation (Proverbs 2:6). The knowledge of how to live comes with the knowledge of God (Proverbs 2:7). The success in view is correct behavior (Proverbs 2:7-9). Lovers of wisdom are godly (Proverbs 2:8, Heb. hasidim, loyal sons of the covenant).This is another passage in which we can see the difference between Hebrew wisdom literature and that of other ancient nations. Solomon identified... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 2:10-22

The fruit of moral integrity 2:10-22Wisdom safeguards a person morally. The first part of this pericope shows how God protects the wise (Proverbs 2:10-11; cf. Proverbs 2:7-8). The last part presents the temptations one can overcome as he or she seeks wisdom (Proverbs 2:12-19). When a person submits himself or herself to God and gains wisdom, the ways of the wicked will lose some of their attractiveness. The wise person will see that the adventuress who promises thrills is offering something she... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 2:1-22

The Search for Wisdom1-4. The condition which must be fulfilled. Spinoza said, ’The effort to understand is the first and sole basis of virtue.’1. Hide] i.e. as a treasure. 2. The heart in OT. is the seat of the intellect. 4. Wealth was hoarded in the shape of gold and jewels. In times of peril this was buried (Genesis 43:23; Job 3:21; Jeremiah 41:8; Matthew 13:44). Hence the suspicion with which Orientals have often regarded modern explorers.5-8. The result. It brings us into relation with Him... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 2:1

II.(c) Third Discourse:—An Exhortation to follow after Wisdom (Proverbs 2:0).(1) Hide—i.e., store up. (Comp. Proverbs 2:4.) read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 2:4

(4) If thou seekest her as silver.—That the process of mining was understood long before the time of Solomon, is proved by the remains of copper mines discovered in the peninsula of Sinai, and the gold mines in the Bisháree desert of Egypt. Rock inscriptions have been found near the former, dating from a great age, in the opinion of Lepsius from 4000 B.C. (See the article “Mines,” in Smith’s Dictionary of the Bible; comp. also the description in Job 28:1-11.) Silver was brought to Solomon from... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 2:5

(5) Find the knowledge of God.—It is the highest of all gifts, even eternal life itself, to know God, the Giver of all good things. It was to bestow this knowledge upon man that Christ came into the world (John 17:3). He promises (Proverbs 14:21) the manifestation of Himself as the reward of obedience and love. And yet our highest knowledge of God in this life must be so imperfect, in comparison with the knowledge of Him hereafter, when we shall see Him “face to face” (1 Corinthians 13:12),... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 2:6

(6) For the Lord giveth wisdom.—As St. James (Proverbs 1:5) expresses it, He gives it to every man “liberally, and upbraideth not:” i.e., blames him not for asking it. read more

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 2:22

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 2:1-5

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 2:1-22

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 2:6-9

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 2:10-22

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 2:1-22

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 2:1

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 2:4

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 2:5

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 2:6

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