Proverbs 4:18
What meaning of the proverbs 4:18 in the Bible?
What does Proverbs 4:18 mean? Commentary, explanation and study verse by verse.
"But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day."
What does Proverbs 4:18 mean? Commentary, explanation and study verse by verse.
"But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day."
Verse Proverbs 4:18. _BUT THE PATH OF THE JUST_] The path of the wicked is gloomy, dark, and dangerous; that of the righteous is open, luminous, and instructive. This verse contains a fine metaphor;...
The counsel which has come to him, in substance, from his father. Compare it with 2 Samuel 23:2 etc.; 1 Chronicles 28:9; 1 Chronicles 29:17; Psalms 15:1; Psalms 24:1; Psalms 37. Proverbs 4:7 Or, “Th...
CHAPTER 4 _ 1. Solomon's training (Proverbs 4:1)_ 2. Hear, O my son: Receive my sayings (Proverbs 4:10) 3. My son, attend to my words. (Proverbs 4:20) Proverbs 4:1. This passage shows the early tra...
BUT. Marking the contrast between the growth of wickedness (verses: Proverbs 4:16; Proverbs 4:17), and the growth of wisdom leading in right paths (verses: Proverbs 4:11; Proverbs 4:12). THE SHINING...
_the shining light_ Some would render, _the light of dawn_, with R.V. marg., but this is rather implied in the figure than expressed in the words. _the perfect day_ Lit. THE STANDING FIRM OF THE DAY....
DISCOURSE: 763 THE CHRISTIAN’S PATH COMPARED TO THE LIGHT Proverbs 4:18. _The path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day_. HABITS, of whatever kind, ar...
BUT THE PATH OF THE JUST IS AS THE SHINING LIGHT— The presence of the just enlightens, instructs, edifies, rejoices: they carry light into every place by their example, and by their instructions. And...
TEXT Proverbs 4:10-19 10. Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; And the years of thy life shall be many. 11. I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in paths of uprightness....
But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. BUT THE PATH OF THE JUST IS AS THE SHINING LIGHT, THAT SHINETH MORE AND MORE UNTO THE PERFECT DAY....
ANCESTRAL WISDOM. THE TWO PATHS In Proverbs 4:1 the teacher lays stress on the fact that his instruction is a repetition of his father's. No teaching was thought valuable save that which was handed d...
LESSONS ABOUT WISDOM PROVERBS _KEITH SIMONS_ CHAPTER 4 V1 My sons, listen to your father’s instruction. As you listen to me, you will understand more. V2 My lessons are good. Do not leave the t...
BUT THE PATH OF THE JUST... — The just have the Lord for their light (Psalms 27:1), on them the “Sun of righteousness” has arisen (Malachi 4:2). as “the light of the morning, even a morning without cl...
וְ אֹ֣רַח צַ֭דִּיקִים כְּ אֹ֣ור נֹ֑גַהּ הֹולֵ֥ךְ וָ֝ אֹ֗ור עַד ־נְכֹ֥ון הַ יֹּֽום׃...
CHAPTER 5 EDUCATION: THE CHILD'S THOUGHT OF THE PARENT "Wisdom doth live with children round her knees." - Wordsworth. "He taught me, and said unto me," etc. Proverbs 4:4 THIS chapter begins with a...
GUIDE-POSTS ON THE WAY OF LIFE Proverbs 4:10-27 One or two sentences stand out in this section, demanding special attention. _The path of the just, etc_., Proverbs 4:18. We may compare this beautifu...
In this chapter there are three addresses. The first is of the nature of personal testimony (verses Pro 4:1-9). The next two are exhortations to fidelity (verses Pro 4:10-27). The father urges his own...
But the path of the just [is] as the shining light, that (h) shineth more and more unto the perfect day. (h) Signifying that the godly increase daily in knowledge and perfection, till they come to fu...
_Day. They are children of light, (John xii. 35.) and give edification, always advancing in virtue. (Menochius)_...
But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. The way of the wicked is as darkness: they know not at what they stumble. In these verses the contra...
THE FOLLOWING COMMENTARY COVERS CHAPTER S 1 THROUGH 9. There are two very distinct parts in this book. The first nine Chapter s, which give the great general principles; and the proverbs, properly so...
BUT THE PATH OF THE JUST [IS] AS THE SHINING LIGHT,.... The "just" man is one that is made righteous through the righteousness of Christ imputed to him; and who is created anew in Christ, in righteous...
But the path of the just [is] as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. Ver. 18. _But the path of the just is as the shining light._] He sets forth betime in the morning,...
_Enter not into the path of the wicked_ Avoid their practices and company; _and go not in the way of evil men_ Do not proceed further therein. If thou hast unadvisedly entered into it, do not persist...
WARNING AGAINST WICKEDNESS...
14-27 The way of evil men may seem pleasant, and the nearest way to compass some end; but it is an evil way, and will end ill; if thou love thy God and thy soul, avoid it. It is not said, Keep at a d...
THE PATH OF THE JUST IS AS THE SHINING LIGHT; the common course of their lives or actions is pure and spotless, clear and certain, safe and comfortable, as light is. THAT SHINETH MORE AND MORE UNTO TH...
Proverbs 4:18 path H734 just H6662 shining H5051 sun H216 shines H215 (H8804) brighter H1980 (H8802) perfect H3559 (H8737) day H3117 2 Samuel 23:4; Job 11:17, Job 23:10;...
GOD'S WISDOM TEACHES MEN THE WAY IN WHICH THEY SHOULD GO, A WAY IN WHICH THEY WILL NOT STUMBLE AND WHICH LEADS TO LIFE, THEY ARE THUS TO AVOID THE WAY OF THE WICKED IN WHICH MEN STUMBLE AND WHERE DEAT...
Proverbs 4:18 To understand somewhat the force of this divinely beautiful sentence, we must call to mind that our condition in this world in the sight of Almighty God is very frequently spoken of as...
CONTENTS: Earnest exhortation to the study of true wisdom. CHARACTERS: God, Solomon, his son. CONCLUSION: True wisdom from God is the principle thing. It is that which recommends us to God, which be...
Proverbs 4:1. _Hear, ye children,_ a Hebraism, equivalent to wash, cleanse, and purify your ears. A grateful son here recites the domestic piety of an illustrious father. David talked much with his ch...
_The path of the just is as the shining light._ THE PATH OF THE JUST The essentials of a just man’s character have been in all ages the same. The path, the life-course, of such a man, is like the shi...
PROVERBS—NOTE ON PROVERBS 4:10 This passage gives one of the main teachings of Proverbs 1:1: the doctrine of the two ways. Everyone has a choice between entering the way of wisdom and the way of folly...
CRITICAL NOTES.— PROVERBS 4:14. GO NOT. The Heb. is literally “to go straightforward;” also, “to pronounce happy.” PROVERBS 4:15. AVOID, “Let it go,” reject it.” TURN FROM IT, _i.e._, even if thou h...
EXPOSITION PROVERBS 4:1 7. _Seventh admonitory discourse. _We here enter upon the second group of admonitory discourses, as is indicated by the opening address, "my children," and which occurs again...
Continuing to his son. Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend that you might know understanding. For I give you good doctrine, don't forsake my law. For I was my father's son, ten...
2 Corinthians 3:18; 2 Peter 1:19; 2 Peter 3:18; 2 Samuel 23:4; Hosea 6:3; Job 11:17; Job 23:10; John 8:12; Matthew 5:14; Matthew 5:16;...
SACRED EXHORTATIONS Proverbs 4:1 INTRODUCTORY WORDS It is well, now and then, to step aside and consider what God has to say to young men and women; as well as to consider what He says to their fat...
But — Just men daily grow in knowledge, and grace, and consolation, 'till all be perfected and swallowed up in glory....