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George MacDonald · Citado em PreceptAustin
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MacDonald - And so it is that our Lord calls to the race of men wherever they pass by: Where cross the crowded ways of life, Where sound the cries of race and clan, Above the noise of selfish strife, We hear Thy voice, O Son of Man! —Frank Mason North Proverbs 1:22 "How long, O naive ones, will you love being simple-minded? And scoffers delight themselves in scoffing and fools hate knowledge? How long - Pr 6:9; Exodus 10:3; 16:28; Numbers 14:27; Matthew 17:17 Naive (simple) - Pr 7:7; 9:4-6,16-18; Ps 94:8; Matthew 9:13; 11:29,30; 23:37; Luke 19:42; Revelation 22:17 Scoffers - Pr 3:34; 14:6; 15:12; 19:29; 21:11; Job 34:7; Ps 1:1; 2 Peter 3:3 Fools - Pr 1:7-note, Pr 1:29; 5:12; John 3:20 WISDOM BEGINS HER "SERMON" How long? - This poignant phrase is one that God surely must have spoken to most of us at some point in our lives, at least those of us who have been entrapped by some recurrent sin. Indeed, "how long" will we persist in that sin which so easily entangles us? (cp Jer 4:14, 21, 12:4). Hubbard - “How long” sounds like a psalm of complaint (Ps. 6:3), but is a device used in Proverbs as well to register strong dissatisfaction (see 6:9; 23:35). It is not a true question but an implied statement: You have had long enough; you should have answered my call by now. This question "how long?" is found 54x in Scripture - Ex. 10:3, 7; 16:28; Nu 14:11, 27; 24:22; Jos 18:3; 1Sa. 1:14; 16:1; 2Sa. 2:26; 19:34; 1Ki. 18:21; Neh. 2:6; Job 8:2; Job 18:2; 19:2; Ps. 4:2; 6:3; 13:1-2; 35:17; 62:3; 74:9-10; 79:5; 80:4; 82:2; Ps 89:46; 90:13; 94:3; Pr. 1:22; 6:9; Isa. 6:11; Jer. 4:14, 21; 12:4; 13:27; Jer 23:26; 31:22; 47:5-6; Dan. 8:13; 12:6; Hos. 8:5; Hab. 1:2; 2:6; Zech. 1:12; Zech 2:2; Matt. 17:17; Mk. 9:19, 21; Lk. 9:41; Jn. 10:24; Rev. 6:10 How long, O naive ones, will you love being simple-minded - This direct "quotation" of Wisdom emphasizes "she" has empathy and concern mixed with reproof for the simple and in Pr 1:33 her promise is specific and encouraging. Simple ones, are you (am I) listening? The implication of the time phrase how long is that Wisdom has spoken in the past but has produced no results in the naive who persist in their simple-minded state. They should have responded to the call of Wisdom by now. Clearly these naive ones are past the age of accountability, and as shown in the following passages, will be held responsible for not hearing and heeding Wisdom's plaintive plea.. This reproof is the first sign that this particular poem does not contain an invitation, but an indictment. (Complete Biblical Library Commentary) H A
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MacDonald - The simple are naive, impressionable people who are open to all kinds of influences, both good and bad; here their instability seems to be leading them in the wrong direction. Scorners are those who treat wise counsel with contempt; nothing is sacred or serious to them. Fools are those who senselessly refuse instruction; they are conceited and opinionated in their ignorance. Waltke - “Love” designates the emotional feeling of strongly desiring something that flows out of one’s perceptions and as a result causes one to go after (Jer. 2:25b), seek (Pr. 8:17 [Q]), run after (Isa. 1:23), cleave (Dt. 11:22; 30:20; Pr. 18:24), and continue faithful to the loved person or thing. Instead of a disposition to acquire consciously and/or retain the LORD and his revealed wisdom, they yearn with passionate desire to remain uncommitted and open to alluring sin. (NICOT - Proverbs) Notice the categories Wisdom addresses - naive, simple-minded, scoffers, fools. Each of these groups is satisfied with their life as it is and have no desire to listen to the reason of Wisdom. J
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MacDonald - The word “spirit” here probably means “thoughts” or “mind.” While it is true that Christ pours out the Holy Spirit on those who answer His call, this truth was not as clearly stated in the OT as it is in the NT. I will make my words known to you - To turn to reproof is the wise move, for here we see that by doing so, wisdom (her "spirit") promises to increase the knowledge of those who turn. We see a similar principle in Ps 25:14-note "The secret of the LORD is for those who fear Him, And He will make them know His covenant." Those who fear will gain an intimacy with God and His covenant, even as those who turn will gain in intimacy through increasing experiential knowing (knowledge). Solomon is presenting us a striking contrast - blessing and knowledge of God for repenters versus judgment and calamity coming like a storm for all who fail to repent!
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MacDonald - What makes man’s stubborn refusal so irrational is that God’s commandments and warnings are for man’s good, not for God’s. This is illustrated in a story which D. G. Barnhouse told. A small child squeezed past the metal railing that kept spectators six feet from the lions’ cage at the Washington Zoo. When her grandfather ordered her to come out, she backed away teasingly. A waiting lion grabbed her, dragged her into the cage, and mangled her to death. According to Barnhouse the lesson is this: "God has given us commandments and principles that are for our good; God never gives us a commandment because He is arbitrary or because He doesn’t want us to have fun. God says, “Thou shalt have no other gods before Me,” not because He is jealous of His own position and prerogatives, but because He knows that if we put anything, anything before Him, it will hurt us. If we understand the principle behind this fact, we can also understand why God chastens us. “Whom the Lord loves, He chastens” (Heb. 12:6-note). He doesn’t want us to back into a lion, for there is a lion, the devil, seeking whom he may devour (1Pe 5:8-note)." Proverbs 1:26 I will also laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your dread comes, Judges 10:14; Ps 2:4; 37:13; Luke 14:24 COMING CALAMITY ANNOUNCED God is not being mean or vindictive. He spoke the Truth, but they refused to receive it. Now those who delighted in mocking, will suffer the wages of their mockery and God will "mock" them! H A
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MacDonald - On the plus side, the one who heeds Wisdom will live in safety and in freedom from fear. Those who are Wisdom’s disciples enjoy the good life, escaping the sufferings, sorrows, and shame that dog the footsteps of the willful and the wicked. NET Notes - The noun בֶּטַח (betakh, “security”) functions as an adverbial accusative of manner: “in security.” The phrase refers to living in a permanent settled condition without fear of danger (e.g., Deut 33:12; Ps 16:9). It is the antithesis of the dread of disaster facing the fool and the simple. The verb שַׁאֲנַן (sha’anan) is a Palel perfect of שָׁאַן (sha’an) which means “to be at ease; to rest securely” (BDB 983 s.v. שָׁאַן). Elsewhere it parallels the verb “to be undisturbed” (Jer 30:10), so it means “to rest undisturbed and quiet.” The reduplicated Palel stem stresses the intensity of the idea. The perfect tense functions in the so-called “prophetic perfect” sense, emphasizing the certainty of this blessing for the wise. The chapter begins with an admonition to receive wisdom (1–4) and then traces the benefits: the knowledge of God and his protection (5–8), moral discernment for living (9–11), protection from evil men (12–15) and immoral women (16–19), and enablement for righteous living (20–22). Security (0983)(betach from batach = to trust) means security, confidence (belief that one is safe and secure - Isa 32:17, Job 24:23, Mic 2:8). In its first occurrence betach emphasizes the status of a city which was certain of not being attacked (Ge 34:25). All three uses in Psalms speak of God enabling us to dwell securely (Ps. 4:8; 16:9; 78:53) Betach is frequently coupled with yashab (to dwell) conveying the idea to dwell in safety. See Lev 25:18, 19, 26:5, Dt 12:10, Jdg 18:7, 1Sa 12:11, 1Ki 4:25, Ps 4:8, Pr 3:29, Isa 47:8, Jer 32:37, Jer 49:31, Ezek 28:26, Ezek 34:25, Ezek 34:28, Ezek 38:8, Ezek 38:11, Ezek 38:14, Ezek 39:6, 39:26 Zep 2:15 Zec 14:11 "As a noun, it primarily means security or calm assurance (Ge 34:25; Isa. 32:17). As an adjective, it means assurance or confidence. It is primarily a positive term: to dwell in safety because of God’s protection (Lev. 25:18); to lie down safely or in security (Hos 2:18); to walk securely or assuredly (Pr. 10:9). In other instances, it is a negative term meaning to be too self-assured or careless (Ezek. 30:9; 39:6)" (Baker) The Lxx translates "live in security" as "cause to dwell in hope" (elpis), where "hope" in Greek means absolute assurance of future good. NAS Usage: confidence(1), safely(1), safety(6), secure(2), securely(21), security(8), unawares(1), unsuspecting(2). Betach - 41v -Gen. 34:25; Lev 25:18, 19; 26:5; Dt. 12:10; 33:12, 28; Jdg. 8:11; 18:7; 1Sam. 12:11; 1Ki 4:25; Job 11:18; 24:23; Ps. 4:8; 16:9; 78:53; Pr. 1:33; 3:23, 29; 10:9; Isa. 14:30; 32:17; 47:8; Jer. 23:6; 32:37; 33:16; 49:31; Ezek. 28:26; Ezek 30:9; Ezek 34:25, 27-28; Ezek 38:8, 11, 14; 39:6, 26; Hos. 2:18; Mic. 2:8; Zeph. 2:15; Zech. 14:11 Pr 1:33 “But he who listens to me shall live securely And will be at ease from the dread of evil.” Pr 3:23 Then you will walk in your way securely And your foot will not stumble. Pr 3:29 Do not devise harm against your neighbor, While he lives securely beside you. Pr 10:9 He who walks in integrity walks securely, But he who perverts his ways will be found out. Be at ease (07599)(shaan) means to be at peace, rest securely. It means to be in a secure and restful state, and thus in a relatively favorable circumstance. The Lxx translates shaan with the verb hesuchazo which means to keep still, to refrain from labor, to cease, to be quiet, to be at rest. Dread (06343)(pachad) describes terror, fear, panic or dread often caused by the Lord (1Sa 11:7; Job 13:11; Isa. 2:10, 19, 21). Pachad can be a strong emotion of fear or terror or can refer to the person or thing which arouses the terror (usually the latter sense, cp Ps 31:11). Pachad describes the state or condition of severe distress over impending trouble. Pachad is used as a Name of God in Ge 31:42, 53). The Lxx translates pachad with aphobos an adverb which means securely, peacefully (Lk 1:74). NAS Usage: awe(1), disaster(1), dread(20), fear(9), great(1), great fear(1), great fear where fear(1), object of dread(1), panic(1), terror(10), terrors(1), unconcerned*(1), what(1). Pachad - 48v and 12 uses refer to the fear of God - Gen. 31:42, 53; Ex. 15:16; Deut. 2:25; 11:25; Dt 28:67; 1Sa 11:7; 1Chr 14:17; 2 Chr. 14:14; 17:10; 19:7; 20:29; Est. 8:17; Est 9:2-3; Job 3:25; 4:14; 13:11; 15:21; 21:9; 22:10; 25:2; 31:23; 39:16, 22; Ps. 14:5; 31:11; 36:1; 53:5; 64:1; 91:5; 105:38; 119:120; Pr. 1:26, 27, Pr 1:33; 3:25; Song. 3:8; Isa. 2:10, 19, 21; 24:17-18; Jer. 30:5; 48:43-44; 49:5; Lam. 3:47 J