Biblical Facts

The concept of weighing the heart (21:2) originated in Egypt. Egyptians believed that when a person died, the gods placed that person’s heart on a set of… Read More »Weighing the heart

A false witnesses is someone who testifies dishonestly against another person (19:5).

Casting lots. Though quarrels were often settled by a judge’s decision, sometimes there was not enough evidence to reach a verdict. In such cases, the parties… Read More »Casting lots

A bribe is anything that is given with the intent of persuading someone to act in a person’s favor. Bribes were forbidden in Ex. 23:8. The poor often… Read More »Bribe

The fountains of ancient Israel (16:22) were not the decorative kind seen today. A fountain was a natural spring-fed pool and was considered a treasure in the… Read More »Fountains

Thorns grew abundantly in the lands of the Bible (15:19). In both the OT and NT, thorns were used as instruments of torture and punishment. During… Read More »Thorns

What does it mean to be prudent? The “prudent” person (13:16) is one who uses good sense. A prudent person carefully thinks through situations and their… Read More »What does it mean to be prudent?

What is an “abomination”? When the Bible refers to something as an “abomination” (12:22), it means that it is repulsive or detestable to the Lord. Things… Read More »What is an “abomination”?

A different kind of security. In biblical times, if a person was unable to pay his debt, the consequences could be serious. The whole family could… Read More »A different kind of security

Vinegar (10:26) is wine that has soured. Though generally made from grapes, vinegar can be made with many different fruits. It was often used for seasoning… Read More »Vinegar

The fact that the house of Wisdom has seven pillars (9:1) could signify perfection. Or, it could simply mean that Wisdom’s house is large and impressive.

The simple person (7:7) is one of the primary character types described in the book of Proverbs. The term describes someone who is immature and easily… Read More »The simple person