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Interpreting Proverbs

Interpreting Proverbs. Forms and Context. Types of Parallelism. Antithetic Opposites Most common In chapters 10-15 about 90% are of this type Emphasizes the importance of choosing correctly to avoid the fate of the fool. Types of Parallelism. Synonymous Parallelism

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Interpreting Proverbs

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  1. Interpreting Proverbs Forms and Context

  2. Types of Parallelism • Antithetic • Opposites • Most common • In chapters 10-15 about 90% are of this type • Emphasizes the importance of choosing correctly to avoid the fate of the fool

  3. Types of Parallelism • Synonymous Parallelism • Second line repeats the idea of the first line in a slightly different manner (11:25; 16:13, 16, 18) • A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed. • Kings take pleasure in honest lips; they value a man who speaks the truth. • How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver! • Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.

  4. Types of Parallelism • Antithetical Parallelism • Second line expresses the opposite of the first line (11:17) • A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself. • Synthetic Parallelism • Second line extends/expands the first line (10:18) • He who conceals his hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool.

  5. Types of Parallelism • Comparative Parallelism • An ethical point or truth is explained by an illustration from nature (25:25) • Like cold water to a weary soul is good news from a distant land.

  6. A wise son makes a glad father A foolish son is a grief mother 10:1 Antithetic Symmetrical

  7. A gentle answer turns away wrath A harsh word stirs up anger 15:1 Antithetic Symmetrical

  8. A hot tempered man stirs up strife The slow to anger pacifies contention 15:18 Antithetic Symmetrical

  9. He who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker He who is gracious to the needy honors him 14:31 Antithetic Symmetrical

  10. He who gathers in summer is a son who acts wisely (acts honorably) He who sleeps in harvest is a son (acts foolishly) acts shamefully 10:5 Antithetic Symmetrical The supplied inferences indicate that the son’s character also reflects back on the family – parents – as well.

  11. He who gives To the poor Will never want ________________________ He who gives to the poor (He who opens his eyes) Will never want (Will have many blessings) He who shuts His eyes Will have many curses _________________________ (He who withholds from the poor) He who shuts his eyes (Will want) Will have many curses 28:27 Antithetic Symmetrical

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