Bribe
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
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
Despite their small size, ants are a picture of wisdom and initiative (6:6–8; 30:25). Ant colonies can reach populations of more than half a million, and will… Read More »Ants
Cisterns (5:15) are underground chambers used to collect and store runoff water from rain and seasonal floods.
Garlands were wreaths woven from leaves and flowers. They were worn around the head or neck during various celebrations such as weddings. They were also… Read More »Garlands