PROVERBS—NOTE ON PROVERBS 25:1 Hezekiah’s Collection of Solomonic Proverbs 1:1. The present form of the book of Proverbs 1:1 came into existence, at earliest, in the reign of Hezekiah (reigned 715–686 B.C.; see Introduction: Author and Date). Hezekiah is credited with reviving Judah’s religious trad... [ Continue Reading ]
PROVERBS—NOTE ON PROVERBS 25:2 GOD is greater than human beings. He deserves fame, or GLORY, because he knows things mere humans cannot know (Deuteronomy 29:29). KINGS deserve GLORY for searching for as many answers as possible (Proverbs 25:2). But just as no king may know God’s mind completely, no... [ Continue Reading ]
PROVERBS—NOTE ON PROVERBS 25:4 TAKE AWAY THE WICKED FROM THE PRESENCE OF THE KING. The close advisers of a ruler must be chosen with careful attention to their moral character (see Proverbs 13:20). ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
PROVERBS—NOTE ON PROVERBS 25:6 These verses encourage proper humility (see Luke 14:7). ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
PROVERBS—NOTE ON PROVERBS 25:7 This section encourages working out conflict with a NEIGHBOR rather than presenting a case in COURT or reporting a grievance to others (vv. Proverbs 25:9). See notes on Matt. 5:25–26; 18:15–20. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getEleme [ Continue Reading ]
PROVERBS—NOTE ON PROVERBS 25:13 The TIME OF HARVEST for the various crops in ancient Israel ran from June through September, and the heat could be withering. At such a time, the COLD OF SNOW—however it was brought—would refresh the workers. A literal snowfall is probably not in view, as that could h... [ Continue Reading ]
PROVERBS—NOTE ON PROVERBS 25:16 In context, v. Proverbs 25:16 is a metaphor leading into v. Proverbs 25:17. One’s presence, even though it may be pleasant, may last too long. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
PROVERBS—NOTE ON PROVERBS 25:20 This verse gives three examples of using the wrong solution to a problem. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
PROVERBS—NOTE ON PROVERBS 25:21 The image of BURNING COALS ON the enemy’s HEAD does not imply doing something that harms the enemy, because the phrase further explains the BREAD and DRINK, which do him good. Also, THE LORD WILL REWARD YOU implies a good result from these “burning coals,” which is mo... [ Continue Reading ]
PROVERBS—NOTE ON PROVERBS 25:23 The NORTH WIND is not the usual source of RAIN in Palestine. When it is, it brings unexpected and damaging rain. This is like a BACKBITING TONGUE, which brings sudden anger and damage. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.... [ Continue Reading ]
PROVERBS—NOTE ON PROVERBS 25:28 All of these proverbs focus on the FOOL. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]