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1 | Offerings of Proverbs 7 adulteress? | Proverbs | loavesnfish | 232149 | ||
In Proverbs 7:14-15 the adulteress (of verse 5) mentions having offered peace offerings to fulfill her vows. Is this her way of offering her victim a "steak" dinner (lamb shank or some meat) so he will come home with her? My understanding is that when peace offerings were offered, the people who offered ate the meat at the temple. Or was that only the priestly families? Also in verses 19-20 she says that her husband is on a business trip and won't be back for a long time. How was she able to make an offering without his help? Were women able to make offerings on their own without a male relative? | ||||||
2 | Offerings of Proverbs 7 adulteress? | Proverbs | azurelaw | 232150 | ||
Dear loavesnfish, Below is a summary of the rules in reading Proverbs from the book "How to read the Bible for all its worth" - Fee and Stuart:- 1) Proverbs are often parabolic,i.e. figurative, pointing beyond themselves. 2) Proverbs are intensely practical, not theoretically theological. 3) Proverbs are worded to be memorable, not technically precise. 4) Proverbs are not designed to support selfish behaviour - just the opposite. 5) Proverbs strongly reflecting ancient culture may need sensible "translation" so as not to lose their meaning. 6) Proverbs are not guarantees from God, but poetic guidelines for good behaviour. 7) Proverbs may use highly specific language, exaggeration, or any of a variety of literary techniques to make their point. 8) Proverbs give good advice for wise approaches to certain aspects of life, but are not exhaustive in their coverage. 9) Wrongly used, proverbs might justify a crass, materialistic lifestyle. Rightly used, proverbs will provide practical advice for daily living. I would suggest you get a copy for your Bible study. Shalom Azure |
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