The KJV Study Bible by Barbour Books

Author:Barbour Books [Books, Barbour]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Christian Books & Bibles, Bibles, Reference, Religion & Spirituality, King James Version
ISBN: 9781607423966
Amazon: B00C9QGVL0
Publisher: Barbour Books
Published: 2011-01-02T20:00:00+00:00

THE

PROVERBS

INTRODUCTION TO PROVERBS ■ As the preface to the book states, proverbs is about wisdom. On one level, wisdom is a skill of living, a practical knowledge. Wise people know how to say the right thing at the right time and to do the right thing at the right time. They live in a way that maximizes blessing for themselves and others in the world that God created. But at a deeper level, wisdom is more profound than an ability to navigate life well. Indeed, it begins with a proper attitude toward God characterized by “fear.” This is not the type of fear that makes someone run away, but it is more than respect. It is the awe that a person should feel when in the presence of the sovereign Creator of the universe. proverbs is a book about wisdom, and it intends to make its reader wise.

AUTHOR ■ The book of proverbs is associated with Solomon, Israel’s wisest king. His writings—or his teachings put into writing by a scribe—form most of the book. It was revealed in 1 Kings 4:32 that Solomon spoke three thousand proverbs, and it is good to have the book of proverbs to see what he was teaching. A few additional short sections come from other contributors: anonymous writers (22:17–24:22), Agur (chapter 30), and Lemuel (chapter 31).

OCCASION ■ The purpose of the book of proverbs is stated in 1:2–3: to provide wisdom that, when applied, will lead to a godly life.

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