[4:11] sn The verb יָרָה (yarah) means “to teach; to instruct; to guide.” This is from the same root as the Hebrew word for “law” (torah). See G. R. Driver, “ ...

[3:1] sn The chapter begins with an introductory exhortation (1-4), followed by an admonition to be faithful to the Lord (5-12). Wisdom is commended as ...

[1:3] tn Heb “and justice.” The conjunction “and” appears in the Hebrew text, but is omitted in the translation for the sake of English style and smoothness.

[1:4] tn Heb “to give.” The infinitive construct + ל (lamed) here introduces the fourth purpose of the book: It reveals the purpose from the perspective of the ...

[1:1] tn Heb “[Oh] the happiness [of] the man.” Hebrew wisdom literature often assumes and reflects the male-oriented perspective of ancient Israelite society.

It describes the ability to make plans or formulate the best course of action for gaining a goal (C. H. Toy, Proverbs [ICC], 7). The related verb זָמַם (zamam) ...

18:1 One who has isolated himself seeks his own desires;. he rejects all sound judgment. Amsal 18:15. Konteks.

[1:1] sn In ancient Judaism Ezra and Nehemiah were regarded as a single book with dual authorship. According to the Talmud, “Ezra wrote his book” (b. Bava ...

"To Pawn One's Cloak."Biblica42 (1961):359-66. Darby, John Nelson. Synopsis of the Books of the Bible. 5 vols. Revised ed. New York: Loizeaux Brothers ...

[1:7] sn Hebrew word order is emphatic here. ... Toy, Proverbs [ICC], 287); see, e.g., Isa 1:14 ... It is the wisdom from above that the book of Proverbs ...