Exploring Proverbs 1–19, Volume One: An Expository Commentary

by John Phillips

Publisher:

Kregel

, 2009

Overview

This commentary on the book of Proverbs provides pastors, Sunday school teachers, and students of Scripture with doctrinally sound interpretation that emphasizes the practical application of Bible truth. Working from the King James Version, John Phillips not only provides helpful commentary on the text, but also includes detailed outlines and numerous illustrations and quotations. Anyone wanting to explore the meaning of God’s Word in greater depth—for personal spiritual growth or as a resource for preaching and teaching—will welcome the guidance and insights of this respected series.

Contents

Top Highlights

“The word translated ‘fear’ simply means ‘reverence.’ It occurs fourteen times in Proverbs. Unless the Lord is enthroned in the human heart, there can be no real knowledge of His truth.” (Proverbs 1:7)

“Three Hebrew words are translated ‘fools’ in Proverbs. The one used in Proverbs 1:7 is ʾĕvil. Occurring nineteen times in Proverbs, this word refers to the person who has a lax or careless habit of mind or body. It is the height of human folly to ignore the Bible and then to hope for wisdom.” (Proverbs 1:7)

“The book of Proverbs can be divided into three main parts. The first part deals with moral issues (1:10–9:18), the second part deals with miscellaneous issues (10:1–19:5), and the third part deals with monarchial issues (19:6–29:27).” (Proverbs 1:10–9:18)

“Wisdom gives two reasons why the time comes when she can no longer be found. The first is that she has been detested:” (Proverbs 1:29–30)

“The second ingredient in a good life is a cautious mouth:” (Proverbs 4:23–5:2)

Product Details

• Title: Exploring Proverbs 1–19, Volume One: An Expository Commentary
• Author: John Phillips
• Series: The John Phillips Commentary Series
• Volume: 1
• Publisher: Kregel
• Print Publication Date: 2009
• Logos Release Date: 2015
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Bible. O.T. Proverbs 1-19 › Commentaries
• Resource ID: LLS:JPCS20PR01
• Resource Type: Bible Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-12T04:11:06Z

About John Phillips

John Phillips (1927-2010) served as assistant director of the Moody Correspondence School as well as director of the Emmaus Correspondence School, one of the world's largest Bible correspondence ministries. He also taught in the Moody Evening School and on the Moody Broadcasting radio network. For more information about his life and ministry, go to drjohnphillips.com.