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
Proverbs 2:1-5 Niv
E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 2:4
as silver: or money. Probably the reference is to Job 28:0 . read more
E.W. Bullinger
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
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 2:1
"This chapter presents the five fruits of wisdom."[1](1) The seeker shall find God (Proverbs 2:1-8).(2) Wisdom provides many precious rewards (Proverbs 2: 9-11).(3) God's man is delivered from evil (Proverbs 2:12-15).(4) He is safe from harlotry (Proverbs 2:16-19).(5) He will receive a special inheritance (Proverbs 2: Proverbs 2:20-22).THE SEEKER OF WISDOM MAY FIND GODProverbs 2:1-8"My son, if thou wilt receive my words,And lay up my commandments with thee;So as to incline thine ear unto... read more
Thomas Coke
Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 2:1
Proverbs 2:1. My son, if thou wilt receive, &c.— The attention of those who read this book being bespoken in the foregoing chapter, the wise man persuades not only to read, but to receive and obey his good counsels, by representing the benefits of being wise, that is, holy and virtuous, and the mischiefs that a man shall thereby avoid. The chief is, that he is sure to be under the guidance and blessing of God, who will impart more and more of himself to those who study wisdom; which is the... 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 2:1
1-5. Diligence in hearing and praying for instruction must be used to secure the great principle of godliness, the fear of God. hide . . . with thee—lay up in store (compare Proverbs 7:1). 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
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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