E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 3:26
thy confidence. Septuagint reads "in all thy ways". keep = keep safe. Not the same word as in verses: Proverbs 3:1 , Proverbs 3:21 . read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 3:27
Withhold not. Illustrations: Ammonites, &c. (Deuteronomy 23:3 , Deuteronomy 23:4 ); Nabal (1 Samuel 25:10 , 1 Samuel 25:11 ; Compare Proverbs 3:15 ); Widow (1 Kings 17:12 . 2 Kings 4:7 ); Parable (Luke 10:30-35 ); Corinthians (2 Corinthians 8:1-11 ; 2 Corinthians 9:1-7 ). them to whom it is due = the owners thereof. hand. Hebrew text reads "hands", but some codices, with two early printed editions and Septuagint, read "hand" (singular) read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 3:29
evil. Hebrew. ra'a'. App-44 . securely = confidently, or without suspicion. read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 3:30
If he, &c. (Hebrew. 'im lo = verily). Render: "he hath already done thee enough harm". read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 3:31
Envy thou not, &c. = Do not become excited against, &c. Illustrations: Moses (Hebrews 11:25 , Hebrews 11:26 ); Jezebel (1 Kings 21:7-13 . Compare 2 Kings 9:30-37 ). Psalms 34:21 . the oppressor = the man (Hebrew. 'ish) of violence. App-14 . read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 3:32
froward = those who turn aside. The same word as in Proverbs 2:15 ; not as elsewhere in Proverbs. abomination to the LORD. Note all the things thus declared: Proverbs 3:32 (Proverbs 11:20 ); Proverbs 6:16 ; Proverbs 8:7 ; Proverbs 11:1 ; Proverbs 12:22 ; Proverbs 15:8 (Proverbs 21:27 ), 9, 16, 26; Proverbs 16:5 ; Proverbs 17:15 , Proverbs 17:15 ; Proverbs 20:10 (23); Proverbs 28:9 . secret = secret counsel. What is sealed up from all save those to whom He reveals it. read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 3:33
The curse, &c. Illustrations: Baasha (1 Kings 16:1-4 , 1 Kings 16:12 , 1 Kings 16:13 ); Jehoiakim (Jeremiah 22:13-19 ); Coniah (Jeremiah 22:24-28 ); Jehu (2 Kings 19:8-12 .Hosea 1:4; Hosea 1:4 ); Hazael (Amos 1:4 ); Jeroboam II (Amos 7:9 ); Esau (Obadiah 1:18 ). the wicked = a lawless one (singular) He blesseth, &c. Illustrations: Abraham (Hebrews 11:12 . Contrast Ahab, 2 Kings 10:1-11 ); Jacob (Genesis 30:27 ); Joseph (Genesis 39:2 , Genesis 39:21 ); Obed-edom (2 Samuel 6:11 ); the... read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 3:34
He scorneth, &c. Quoted in James 4:6 . 1 Peter 5:5 . read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 3:35
shall inherit, &c. Render: "the wise shall inherit glory, but a fool is piling up disgrace". Illustrations: Asaph (Psalms 73:24 ); Paul (2 Timothy 4:8 ); others (James 1:12 .3 John 1:12; 3 John 1:123 John 1:12 :26 ). shame, &c. Illustrations: Jeroboam (1 Kings 21:22 . 2Ki 13:2 , 2 Kings 13:11 ; 2 Kings 14:24 ; 2Ki 15:9 , 2 Kings 15:18 , 2 Kings 15:24 , 2 Kings 15:28 ). Compare Proverbs 24:8 . fools. Hebrew. kesil. See note on Proverbs 1:7 . read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 3:25
Be not afraid, &c. Illustrations: Moses (Exodus 14:13 , Exodus 14:14 ); Rahab (Joshua 6:24 , Joshua 6:25 .Hebrews 11:31; Hebrews 11:31 ); Elisha (2 Kings 6:16 , 2 Kings 6:17 ); Ebedmelech (Jeremiah 39:15-18 ). the wicked = lawless ones. Hebrew. rasha'. read more