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Selected Verse: Proverbs 1:6 - Strong Concordance
Verse |
Translation |
Text |
Pr 1:6 |
Strong Concordance |
To understand [0995] a proverb [04912], and the interpretation [04426]; the words [01697] of the wise [02450], and their dark sayings [02420]. |
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King James |
To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings. |
Summary Of Commentaries Associated With The Selected Verse
A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882] |
To understand--so as to . . . such will be the result.
interpretation--(Compare Margin).
words of the wise--(Compare Pro 1:2).
dark sayings--(Compare Psa 49:4; Joh 16:25; and see Introduction, Part I). |
Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
The book has yet a further scope; these proverbs are to form a habit of mind. To gain through them the power of entering into the deeper meaning of other proverbs, is the end kept in view. Compare Matt. 13.
The rendering "interpretation" spoils the parallelism of the two clauses, and fails to express the Hebrew. In Hab 2:6, it is rendered "taunting proverb." Here "riddle" or "enigma" would better express the meaning. |
Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
Dark sayings - חידת chidoth, enigmas or riddles, in which the Asiatics abounded. I believe parables, such as those delivered by our Lord, nearly express the meaning of the original. |
25 These things [5023] have I spoken [2980] unto you [5213] in [1722] proverbs [3942]: but [235] the time [5610] cometh [2064], when [3753] I shall [2980] no more [3765] speak [2980] unto you [5213] in [1722] proverbs [3942], but [235] I shall shew [312] you [5213] plainly [3954] of [4012] the Father [3962].
4 I will incline [05186] mine ear [0241] to a parable [04912]: I will open [06605] my dark saying [02420] upon the harp [03658].
2 To know [03045] wisdom [02451] and instruction [04148]; to perceive [0995] the words [0561] of understanding [0998];
6 Shall not all these take up [05375] a parable [04912] against him, and a taunting [04426] proverb [02420] against him, and say [0559], Woe [01945] to him that increaseth [07235] that which is not his! how long? and to him that ladeth [03513] himself with thick clay [05671]!