E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 2:3
Yea = For if. (Hebrew. ki'im). If thou goest further and criest and seekest, &c. Then the result is shown in Proverbs 2:5 . read more
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E.W. Bullinger
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 2:4
as silver: or money. Probably the reference is to Job 28:0 . read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 2:5
Then . In that case. See notes above. the fear, &c. That is only "the beginning of wisdom", not the end. See note on Proverbs 1:7 . find. What He has hidden (Proverbs 2:7 ). God. Hebrew. Elohim. App-4 . read more
E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 2:6
giveth. The cry of Proverbs 2:3 implies a Giver. Illustrations: Joseph (Genesis 41:38 , Genesis 41:39 ); Moses (Exodus 4:12 ); Solomon (1 Kings 3:12 ; 1 Kings 4:29 ); Daniel (Proverbs 1:17 ; Pro 2:23 ); Stephen (Acts 6:5 , Acts 6:10 ); Lydia (Acts 16:14 ); Paul's prayer (Ephesians 1:17 . Colossians 1:9 ); John (1 John 5:20 ). Out of His mouth. A phrase common in the prophets, but only here in Proverbs. cometh. Supply Ellipsis from preceding clause "He giveth". read more
Thomas Coke
Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 2:4
Proverbs 2:4. If thou seekest her as silver— This is thought to be a proverbial saying, borrowed from those who work in mines: The former part of the verse expressing eager desire and great diligence, and the latter invincible resolution and constant perseverance; though I see nothing proverbial in it, more than in many other similitudes, says Bishop Patrick. read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 2:2
2. Listen attentively and reflect seriously (Proverbs 1:24; Psalms 130:2). understanding—right perception of truth. read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 2:3
3. Yea, if—literally, "When if," that is, in such a case. knowledge—or, "discrimination." understanding—as in :-. read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 2:4
4. There must be earnest prayer and effort. read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 2:5
5. understand—or, "perceive intelligently." find—obtain. read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 2:2
incline thine ear = hearken. Hebrew prick up or point thine ear. Not the same word as in Proverbs 2:18 . wisdom. Hebrew. chokma. See note on Proverbs 1:2 . And apply = [then] thou shalt incline or bend thy heart, &c. This is the first step, as Proverbs 2:5 is the result. understanding = discernment. Hebrew. binah. Note on "wisdom" (Proverbs 1:2 ), No. 2. read more