Proverbs 30
(v.1) This opening seems normal, but if we look at the meaning of the names (in Hebrew), we see a whole new preface:
Agur ~ The Collector (name for Solomon's collection of wise sayings)
Jakeh ~ The Pious One (David)
Ithiel ~ God With Us
Ucal ~ God Arrives to be Consumed
So if we reread this opening with the meaning of the names, we read:
The words collected by the wise son of the pious father, the prophecy of the mighty oracle: That God arrives to be consumed.
I also read John 6:51-58 where Jesus says He is the Bread of Life, and it all comes together for my kids, and they understand!
(v.4) The Rabbis have a tough time with this verse, since it prophesies that the Messiah, who is the Creator, is the Son of God!
Who has ascended into heaven, or descended? Hosea 5:15
Who has gathered the wind in His fists? Psalm 135:7
Who has bound the waters in a garment? Psalm 104:6
Who has established all the ends of the earth? Psalm 72:8
What is His name, and what is His Son's name. If you dare? Psalm 110:1
These are Old Testament prophecies of the coming Messiah, and Jesus fits the bill in all of them! He is our Creator John 1:1 and our Savior John 3:16 and He is the Son of the Father!
Proverbs 31
Every parent should read this chapter to their kids, to show them what God wants a woman to be like, when serving Him. It's good for both girls and boys to see what their mother does for them when they're not looking.
(v.1) This chapter is written by Bathsheba, the mother of Solomon. If we remember, Solomon's birth name was Jedidiah, but when he became king, it was changed to Solomon. It seems that like many mother's throughout time, Bathsheba had a nickname that she called her son, as a sign of endearment.
Lemuel = Devoted to the LORD
(v.10) This verse is so true...I thank the LORD for my wife, who is loving and virtuous, and she makes me a better man. All young boys and girls need to hear this from their Daddies, and see that their Mommy is loved and appreciated.
It's important for young boys to see their father treat their mother with love and respect, so they will do the same when they are men. Also, it's important for young girls to see their father treat their mother with love and respect, so they demand the same from their boyfriends and eventual husband!
(v.19) The previous verses show how a mother is resourceful, hard-working and diligent. The mother is the boss of the household. Even though the father is the head, the mother is the one who runs the show! The father's duty, traditionally, is to provide and lead the household in the ways of the LORD.
(v.20) Women are more prone to feel empathy for the needy, and they usually lead the way when it's time to give. God made men and women different, and together, we make a bond that is powerful if we're following the LORD!
(v.26) We all remember the wise sayings our mothers told us while growing up. We need to keep that going, and fathers need to make sure that the kids respect and revere their mother.
(v.27) Isn't this verse an understatement! The old saying is true, "A mother's work is never done!" And it's also true that when the kids grow up, the mother is still important and involved in their lives. Once a mother, always a mother!
(v.29) Every girl and woman should hear this from their husbands and fathers!!!
(v.30) Every woman is beautiful...some on the outside, some on the inside. But the blessed man has a wife who is beautiful on the outside and the inside! I am blessed to be one of those men!
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