Proverbs 9:2

"Wisdom has built her house. She has carved out her seven pillars."

Key Reflection

Wisdom in Proverbs 9:2 personifies herself as a hostess who has constructed a grand house, complete with seven sturdy pillars for support. This imagery conveys that Wisdom is actively inviting people to enter her home and partake in the knowledge and understanding she offers, much like an honored guest or host at a feast. The number seven was significant in ancient Near Eastern cultures, often denoting completeness or perfection, so these seven pillars symbolize the comprehensive nature of the wisdom being offered.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Mingled her wine -i. e., with myrrh and other spices, to give flavor and strength.

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