The Book of Proverbs Bible Flashcards
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What is the definition of subtlety?

common sense

What does parabolic mean?

having the form of a short story teaching a spiritual principle

What is knowledge defined as?

godly attitudes, righteous principles, spiritual values

Define reverence.

<p>profound, adoring awe</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the fear of the Lord the beginning of?

<p>knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does allude mean?

<p>indirect reference</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is surety?

<p>one legally liable for a debt</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define synonymous.

<p>alike in meaning</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is parallelism?

<p>a pattern of similarities</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does perceive mean?

<p>to understand</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is wisdom defined as?

<p>to decide and do what is right</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Hebrew word for proverb?

<p>mashal</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does appendix refer to?

<p>added to the end of a book</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define simple in relation to a person's characteristics.

<p>naive and inexperienced</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of parallelism does Proverbs 28:22 use?

<p>Single-Sentence Parallelism</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of parallelism does Proverbs 27:17 use?

<p>Parabolic Parallelism</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of parallelism does Proverbs 1:7 use?

<p>Contrasting Parallelism</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of parallelism does Proverbs 19:5 use?

<p>Synonymous Parallelism</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of parallelism does Proverbs 16:16 use?

<p>Synonymous Parallelism</p> Signup and view all the answers

A simple person is a naive person.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Heavenly wisdom is first pure.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Christians should be motivated by love to do God's will.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

There are 35 chapters in Proverbs.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Apostle Paul knew and used Proverbs.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Fear of the Lord is the same as love of God.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The New Testament does not refer to Proverbs.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Our Lord's parables and Proverbs have similarities.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gossip can cause irreparable injury.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The basic pattern of the Biblical proverb consists of two lines.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

A poetic expression of praise or worship to God is called a proverb.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Similes make comparisons by using:

<p>Like or as</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do metaphors assume is understood?

<p>Likeness between subjects</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of characteristics and abilities does personification give to things?

<p>Human</p> Signup and view all the answers

Literal language speaks:

<p>Directly</p> Signup and view all the answers

The word wise is used most often in the book of:

<p>Proverbs</p> Signup and view all the answers

The basic and most often used pattern in the proverbs is the:

<p>Two-line</p> Signup and view all the answers

When the second line repeats the idea of the first line, what kind of parallel is it?

<p>Synonymous</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary from The Book of Proverbs

  • Subtlety: Represents common sense, emphasizing the importance of wisdom in decision-making.
  • Parabolic: Refers to a narrative structure that conveys spiritual truths through short stories.
  • Knowledge: Involves godly attitudes, righteous principles, and spiritual values crucial for living wisely.
  • Reverence: An expression of profound and adoring awe, particularly towards God.
  • Fear of the Lord: Identified as the foundational starting point for acquiring knowledge.
  • Allude: Describes making indirect references to concepts or ideas.
  • Surety: A term for a person who is legally responsible for someone else's debt.
  • Synonymous: Indicates words or phrases that share similar meanings.
  • Parallelism: A literary device defined by the repetition of a similar pattern in structure or meaning.
  • Perceive: Implies the ability to understand or comprehend concepts.
  • Wisdom: The ability to make right decisions and take appropriate actions.
  • Mashal: The Hebrew term for 'proverb', reflecting the foundational teachings of the text.
  • Appendix: Refers to supplementary material added at the end of a book.
  • Simple: Describes a person who is naive and lacking experience.

Types of Parallelism in Proverbs

  • Single-sentence Parallelism: Utilized in Proverbs 28:22 to convey a singular message through a succinct statement.
  • Parabolic Parallelism: Illustrated in Proverbs 27:17, emphasizing relational growth through the metaphor of iron sharpening iron.
  • Contrasting Parallelism: Seen in Proverbs 1:7, highlighting the dichotomy between those who fear the Lord and those who dismiss wisdom.
  • Synonymous Parallelism: Exampled in Proverbs 19:5, reinforcing the idea that false accusations will have consequences.

True/False Concepts from Proverbs

  • Simple Person: Affirmative that a simple person is indeed naive.
  • Heavenly Wisdom: True statement that divine wisdom is pure.
  • Motivation by Love: Christians are encouraged to act in accordance with love for God.
  • Chapters in Proverbs: False assertion; the number of chapters is greater than stated.
  • Apostle Paul and Proverbs: True, indicating the influence Proverbs had on his teachings.
  • Fear of the Lord vs. Love of God: These concepts are not equivalent.
  • New Testament References: False; it does cite Proverbs.
  • Parables and Proverbs Similarities: Affirmative, underscoring the shared wisdom.
  • Gossip's Impact: True, as gossip can lead to lasting harm.
  • Basic Proverb Structure: True that most biblical proverbs are framed in two lines.
  • Definition of Proverb: False; a poetic expression of praise isn’t labeled as a proverb.

Literary Techniques in Proverbs

  • Similes: These make comparisons using "like" or "as," creating vivid imagery.
  • Metaphors: Assume a similarity or likeness between disparate subjects.
  • Personification: Attributes human qualities to non-human subjects, enhancing relatability.
  • Literal Language: Communicates ideas directly, avoiding figurative interpretation.
  • Predominance of 'Wise': Most frequently appears in the Book of Proverbs among biblical texts.
  • Two-Line Structure: The foundational pattern seen throughout Proverbs, emphasizing brevity and clarity.

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