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Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 1:1-7

A. Introduction to the Book 1:1-7These verses set forth the title, the purpose, and the thesis of the Book of Proverbs. Far from being a hodgepodge of miscellaneous sayings, the book gives evidence of careful organization in this opening segment. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 1:1-18

I. COLLECTION 1: DISCOURSES ON WISDOM CHS. 1-9The Book of Proverbs is a collection of at least seven separate groups of proverbs. There are two groups that Solomon spoke and or wrote (possibly chs. 1-9 and definitely Proverbs 10:1 to Proverbs 22:16). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 1:2-6

2. The purpose of the book 1:2-6"The Book of Proverbs has two purposes: to give moral skillfulness and to give mental discernment. The first purpose is developed in Proverbs 1:3-4; then, after a parenthetical exhortation in Proverbs 1:5, the second purpose is developed in Proverbs 1:6." [Note: Ross, p. 904.] "The purpose of all these sections [all the sections of the book] is the inculcation of certain cardinal social virtues, such as industry, thrift, discretion, truthfulness, honesty,... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 1:1-33

The chapter falls into three principal divisions.1-6. Title and Introduction explaining the object of the whole book, which is to instruct the inexperienced and add to the educated man’s knowledge. It is assumed that good conduct is an art which can be taught. But the learner must be in sympathy with the subject; a right judgment concerning moral truth is attainable only by those who hunger and thirst after righteousness. The method of instruction is by proverbs, figures, parables and vivid... read more

Charles John Ellicott

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

(2) To know.—That is, they are written that one may know. The writer in this and the following verses heaps up synonyms with which to bring out the wide purpose of the instruction he offers.Wisdom (chokhmah).—The original meaning of this word is “firmness,” “solidity,” having an opinion based upon sound reasons; the opposite state of mind to being “carried about with every wind of doctrine” (Ephesians 4:14).Instruction (mûsâr).—Or rather, discipline, the knowledge how to keep oneself under... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 1:3

(3) To receive the instruction of wisdom.—To take in, or appropriate, the “discipline” which results in “prudence” (haskçl) or practical wisdom; so David “behaved himself wisely” (1 Samuel 18:5).Equity.—Literally, what is straight, so true, honest. read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Proverbs 1:1-33

Proverbs 1:0 Ruskin writes: 'Read this first of Proverbs with me, please. The Proverbs of Solomon, the son of David, king of Israel. '"To know wisdom and instruction." '(Not to opine them.) '"To perceive the words of understanding." '(He that hath eyes, let him read he that hath ears, hear, and for the Blind and the Deaf, if patient and silent by the roadside, there may also be some one to say, "He is coming".) '"To receive the instruction of Wisdom, Justice, and Judgment, and Equity." 'Four... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Proverbs 1:1-33

CHAPTER 2THE BEGINNING OF WISDOM"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge."- Proverbs 1:7"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding."- Proverbs 9:10"To fear the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and it was created with the faithful in the womb"- Sirach 1:14; also Psalms 111:10THE book of Proverbs belongs to a group of works in the Hebrew literature the subject of which is Wisdom. It is probably the earliest of them all, and may... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Proverbs 1:1-33

Analysis and Annotations A detailed analysis, as we have made it in other books, cannot be fully made in this collection of proverbs. Most of them are detached and each has a message by itself. To interpret each separately, to point out the many spiritual lessons, as well as prophetic application, to show their relation to other portions of the Word of God and to explain them by incidents taken from the Bible, would require volumes; and even then the spiritual meaning would not be exhausted.... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Proverbs 1:2

1:2 To know wisdom {a} and instruction; to perceive the words {b} of understanding;(a) That is, what we ought to know and follow, and what we ought to refuse.(b) Meaning, the word of God in which is the only true knowledge. read more

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