Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 8:35
35. (Compare Luke 13:23; Luke 13:24). read more
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Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 8:36
36. sinneth . . . me—or better, "missing me," as opposed to "finding" [ :-]. love death—act as if they did (compare Proverbs 17:9). read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 8:1-5
Wisdom as guide 8:1-5By personifying wisdom Solomon was able to illustrate two things about it in these verses, both of which concern the guidance that is available in wisdom (understanding, insight). Wisdom is available everywhere (Proverbs 8:2-3) and to anyone (Proverbs 8:5). It does not take a superior intellect to be wise in the biblical sense. read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 8:1-36
13. The function of wisdom ch. 8Chapter 8 is an apology (defense) of wisdom. The argument of this section develops as follows. Wisdom would be every person’s guide (Proverbs 8:1-5; cf. Galatians 5:18; Galatians 5:22-23). She is morality’s partner (Proverbs 8:6-13), the key to success (Proverbs 8:14-21), the principle of creation (Proverbs 8:22-31), and the one essential necessity of life (Proverbs 8:32-36). Chapter 8 contains the longest sustained personification in the Bible. [Note: Merrill,... read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 8:6-13
Wisdom and morality 8:6-13Wisdom and godliness are practically synonymous (cf. Proverbs 1:7). Proverbs 8:9 means that the person who already has walked down wisdom’s path for a distance can appreciate the moral rightness of wisdom better than someone who has not."What the verse says is not that Wisdom’s words are clear, intelligible, simple to the instructed, but that they commend themselves as true . . ." [Note: Toy, p. 163.] "The simplicity of integrity is the profundity of wisdom. . . .... read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 8:8-36
B. Instruction for Young People 1:8-8:36The two ways (paths, worldviews) introduced in Proverbs 1:7 stretch out before the reader (cf. Matthew 7:13-14). In this section Solomon spoke to his son, guiding him into God’s way. "My son" was and is a customary way of addressing a disciple."It derives from the idea that parents are primarily responsible for moral instruction (Proverbs 4:3-4; Deuteronomy 6:7)." [Note: Ross, p. 907.] The frequent recurrence of the phrase "my son" in this part of... read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 8:14-21
Wisdom and success 8:14-21Wisdom is the key to many material and immaterial benefits, but mostly the latter type. Wisdom is better than gold in two senses: the wise man is able to earn gold, but he is able to use wisdom to do more than he can with gold. Yet wisdom is available only to those who seek it; unlike gold, wisdom is not something one can inherit. read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 8:22-31
Wisdom and creation 8:22-31As Creator, God counted wisdom most important. Wisdom is older than the universe, and it was essential in its creation. Nothing came into existence without wisdom. Wisdom leads to joy because creation produces joy (Proverbs 8:30-31) both for the Creator and for the creature. God made and did nothing without wisdom. Therefore it is very important that we obtain it. That is the point."What has the voice of wisdom to say concerning the integration debate in Christian... read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 8:32-36
The appeal to gain Wisdom 8:32-36On the basis of all that precedes, Solomon exhorted his sons to live by his words and thereby gain wisdom. Again, wisdom leads to life, but those who lack wisdom begin to die."Many have equated wisdom in this chapter with Jesus Christ. This connection works only so far as Jesus reveals the nature of God the Father, including his wisdom, just as Proverbs presents the personification of the attribute. Jesus’ claims included wisdom (Matthew 12:42) and a unique... read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 8:34
34. watching . . . waiting—literally, "so as to watch"; wait, denoting a most sedulous attention. read more