Proverbs 30:2

"The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, the revelation: the man says to Ithiel, to Ithiel and Ucal:"

Key Reflection

This introduction suggests that what follows is a profound spiritual revelation or insight, likely intended for specific individuals as indicated by addressing "Ithiel" and "Ucal." The speaker, Agur the son of Jakeh, presents these words as divine wisdom, possibly offering deep truths meant to be shared with or understood by those named.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

A confession of ignorance, with which compare the saying of Socrates that he was wise only so far as he knew that he knew nothing, or that of AsaphPsalms 73:22.

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