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NASB	Proverbs 9:1 Wisdom has built her house, She has hewn out her seven pillars;
AMPLIFIED 2015 2015	Proverbs 9:1 Wisdom has built her [spacious and sufficient] house; She has hewn out and set up her seven pillars.

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Bible Question: Does anyone know what these seven pillars might be?

Bible Answer: Greetings Mommapbs!

This is an interesting verse! The Amplified Bible states, "..set up her seven [perfect number of] pillars." It may be that the second part of this verse, which is describing the 'house of wisdom', is, in a sense "perfect", and is therefore supported by seven pillars, due to wisdom. Seven is commonly considered as a number symbolizing 'perfection.'

"9:1 has built her house. Both wisdom and folly have a house to which mankind is invited (see v. 14; 7:8; 8:34), but wisdom has built her house (see note on 14:1)- for her there is no "sitting" (v.14). Cf. the virtues of the wife of noble character (31:10-27). seven pillars. Indicating a large house. Perhaps "seven" refers to seven major aspects of wisdom." (1)

Blessings to you,

Makarios

(1) Zondervan NASB Study Bible, 1999, the Zondervan Corporation, pg. 904

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