Chapter two moves from general principles about wisdom and instruction to the specific example of the adulterous woman. The chapter opens with a classic if-then statement with a peculiar structure: if-if-if-then-explanation-then-explanation. If the son received his father’s commands and accepted them (Proverbs 2:1-2) If he asked for discernment (Proverbs 2:3) If he sought wisdom like […]
IntroductionThe book of Proverbs is a collection of general principles and wise sayings that were collected in Israel over a period of at least several hundred years. Many or most of these came from Solomon, who wrote 3,000 of them during his lifetime (see 1 Kings 4:32; Proverbs 1:1; 25:1). However, both Agur and Lemuel
Chapter two continues Paul’s exposition on the wisdom of God versus the wisdom of this world. Unlike the philosophers of his day, Paul did not ride into town offering great secrets and eloquent speeches, catering to those who could pay the most money (1 Corinthians 2:1-5). In fact, he did just the opposite. His message
