Pro 9:1 | JFB | STEP | 1. house-- (compare ). her-- or, "its" (the house). seven pillars-- the number seven for many, or a sufficiency ( ).

‏ Proverbs 9:1

CHAPTER 9

Pr 9:1-18. The commendation of wisdom is continued, under the figure of a liberal host, and its provisions under that of a feast (compare Lu 14:16-24). The character of those who are invited is followed by a contrasted description of the rejectors of good counsel; and with the invitations of wisdom are contrasted the allurement of the wicked woman.

1. house--(compare Pr 8:34).

her--or, "its" (the house).

seven pillars--the number seven for many, or a sufficiency (Pr 6:31).

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