Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 7:5
5. Keep (or guard) thee This is the special reason why so much attention should be paid to wisdom and discernment. Strange woman The vile or voluptuous woman. read more
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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 7:6
6. Casement Lattice or window-slats, like our Venetian blinds, made to keep out the sun and rain, but to admit the air. The Israelites had no glass. Looked through The original implies to bend forward or lean over, as people often do in looking from a window. It describes close and interested watching and listening. Comp. Judges 5:28; Psalms 14:2. read more
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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 7:7
7. And beheld The Septuagint takes these verbs in the third person singular feminine; she looked, she beheld, etc. The idea is, that the wanton looked forth in order to observe. Simple ones The inexperienced, untaught; as opposed to that culture, discipline, and self restraint which the teacher is inculcating. Youths Hebrew, sons. A young man void of understanding Literally, a boy without a heart; that is, without, or deficient in, intelligence, not, perhaps, naturally so, but as... read more
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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 7:8
8. Street “Back street.” Miller. Near her corner Where she dwelt. Zockler, “near a corner. ” To (or, toward) her house He was sauntering along towards her house. read more
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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 7:9
9. In the twilight… dark night A difficult verse, on account of the seeming contrariety of terms. On the one hand, twilight, evening; on the other, the black and dark night, literally, the pupil of the eye of night midnight. (See Proverbs 20:20, and note there.) The critics pass it over lightly, explaining terms, but doing little to reconcile them. Perhaps the terms may indicate progression. The scene begins in the evening, but continues into the darkness of midnight. Zockler says, “... read more
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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 7:10
10. Attire of a harlot Such persons usually have some means of making their character known. Their dress or manner shows what they are. שׁית , ( shith,) rendered attire, means something put on, some particular article, possibly, which indicated her occupation. Comp. Genesis 38:15; Genesis 38:19. Subtile of heart The idea may be, rather, guarded or reserved of heart; that is, having no affection, though pretending to much. “Wary of mind.” Stuart. “Hidden in heart.” Miller. Instead... read more
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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 7:11-12
11, 12. Loud… stubborn Or, reckless, turbulent, and refractory; in Hosea 4:16, rendered backsliding. The idea is that of a wild heifer that will not submit to the yoke; this woman will not be restrained, but is ever gadding about always a bad sign, in woman or man; whereas chastity is associated (Titus 2:5) with keeping at home. read more
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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 7:13
13. Impudent face Literally, made strong her face; put on a bold, familiar air. read more
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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 7:14
14. Peace offerings with me Most critics prefer, are upon me, or, have been upon me; that is, are due, or have been due, in the fulfillment of vows. Comp. Leviticus 3:1; Leviticus 3:3; Leviticus 3:6; Leviticus 3:9. Conant prefers peace offerings are by me; the feast is already prepared. Of these peace sacrifices the worshipper partook. The breast and the right shoulder belonged to the priest; the rest of the carcass the worshipper might carry home to enjoy with his friends. It had to... read more
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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 7:4
4. My sister… kinswoman Or familiar acquaintance; that is, respect, love, and cherish her. Cp. Job 17:14; Job 30:29; also, Psalms 55:13; Psalms 88:8. read more