The Book Of PROVERBS Flashcards
(22 cards)
Wisdom = …
Obedience to God’s Laws
In the book of Proverbs, what is the “Picture of Christ?”
Wisdom of God
The book of Proverbs is known as what to Teachers?
A “Teacher’s Manual of Wise Sayings”
Name three parts of wisdom found in Proverbs?
1) Reverence for God
2) Respect for Parents
3) Regard for Law
Who wrote the book of Proverbs?
Solomon, Hezekiah, Agur, and Lemuel
When was the book of Proverbs written?
950 - 700 B.C.
Why was the book of Proverbs written?
Manual of Wisdom for Living
Where was the book of Proverbs written?
Jerusalem/Judah
To whom was the book of Proverbs written?
Wise “sons” (students)
In explaining the book of Proverbs, one could say that the main explanation for the book would be that…
Proverbs teach universal or general truths in teaching form
List the five different ways that Proverbs was written in:
1) Synonymous
2) Antithetical
3) Synthetic
4) Comparative
5) Absurdity
6) Classification
What is “Synonymous Writing” in the Book of Proverbs?
Where the words within the same verse (i.e. pride and haughty spirit) hold the SAME meaning.
What is “Antithetical Writing” in the Book of Proverbs?
When two phrases, usually within the verse or passage, hold the OPPOSITE meaning
What is “Synthetic Writing” in the Book of Proverbs?
Ex)
“He who conceals hatred has lying lips”
“He who spreads slander is a fool”
What is “Comparative Writing” in the Book of Proverbs?
Comparative Listening uses an analogy to compare to the intended (usually complex) phrase
What is “Absurdity Writing” in the Book of Proverbs?
For the Absurdity type, it is thought that the subject of the sentence is “really out there” as far as its relation the text sentence
What is “Classification Writing” in the Book of Proverbs?
Where a subject is written followed by a description of the specific subject
Ex) “…But the prudent man considers his steps.”
What two “Practical Themes” are used in the book of Proverbs?
1) Contrasts
2) Character Qualities
Name some of the “Contrast” stories written in Proverbs:
1) wise man vs. Fool
2) Righteous vs. Wicked
3) Industry vs. Laziness
4) Humility vs. Pride
5) Rich vs. Poor
Name the 7 “Character Qualities” used in the book of Proverbs:
1) Endurance
2) Generosity
3) Kindness
4) Control
5) Forgiveness
6) Discretion
7) Virtue
What is the “motto” verse for the book of Proverbs?
Proverbs 1:7
In the book of Proverbs, the outline should say…
1) Wisdom is valuable - Seek it!
2) Wisdom is practical - Follow it!
3) Wisdom is Helpful - Heed it!
4) Wisdom is Ethical - Do it!
