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NASB | Proverbs 27:23 ¶ Know well the condition of your flocks, And pay attention to your herds; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Proverbs 27:23 ¶ Be diligent to know the condition of your flocks, And pay attention to your herds; |
Bible Question: Can you explain v23-27. How does this apply to modern day (flocks, and herds?) |
Bible Answer: Well, first if I may, to remind you to look at the rest of the sentence. When God breathed these passages (2 Timothy 3:16: "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,") he didn't have "chapters" or "verses". These were placed around A.D. 1227 by Langton as an easy reference. Therefore, when looking at a verse, it is good to look at the greater part of the sentence, or go as far as the entire paragraph and/or chapter. You will see how things connect and relate having a better understanding of the passage in question. Now in regards to your question: When the King of Israel, son of King David wrote this, he was speaking of a well known topic to people in his time, tending to animals and growing food. In v.24 he states that "riches do not endure forever and a crown is not secure for all generations". Solomon was saying that the things which you have now don’t last forever. It is interesting that he chooses (or really God chooses) to use a "crown" as an example that doesn't last, just as he used "riches" before it, in that Solomon was a King and a king to Israel. Solomon goes on to say in v.25-27 that “When the hay is removed and new growth appears…lambs will provide you with clothing…feed your family and nourish your servant girls”. Here Solomon means that as you continue to care for your livestock, it will provide for you. So, looking back at v.23 where your question lies, it simply means to take care of the things you own, and do well in your work and it will give you money to provide for you and your family. I hope this helps you understand and you wont merely take my word and run with it, but question and make sure that this is truly what God intended this verse to mean and represent. emie |
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