Proverbs 27:11

Verse 11

11. May answer him Literally, that I may return a word, etc.

That reproacheth me That is, with want of care in the education of my child. The good and wise conduct of children is the best compliment to their parents. Instead of “that I may answer,” etc., some Versions, as the Vulgate, read: “That thou mayest answer.” Compare Proverbs 1:8, et seq.; Proverbs 10:1; Proverbs 22:21; Proverbs 23:15; Proverbs 23:24; Psalms 119:42; Psalms 127:5.

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

Daniel Whedon was born in 1808 in Onondaga, N.Y. Dr. Whedon was well qualified as a commentator. He was professor of Ancient Languages in Wesleyan University, studied law and had some years of pastoral experience. He was editor of the Methodist Quarterly Review for more than twenty years. Besides many articles for religious papers he was also the author of the well-known and important work, Freedom of the Will. Dr. Whedon was noted for his incisive, vigorous style, both as preacher and writer. He died at Atlantic Highlands, N.J., June 8, 1885.Whedon was a pivotal figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism in the nineteenth-centry America. As a result of his efforts, some historians have concluded that he was responsible for a new doctrine of man that was more dependent upon philosophical principles than scripture.... Show more

Dr. Daniel D. Whedon was a central figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism. He devoted 25 years to writing the New Testament commentaries. Other authors wrote the Old Testament commentaries with Whedon serving as the editor. Study the bible online.... Show more

Verse 11

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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