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Proverbs 1:7: Structure, Key Terms and Message

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Proverbs 1:7 states: רֵאשִׁית חָכְמָה יִרְאַת יְהוָה, דַּעַת וּמוּסָר אֱוִילִים בָּזוּ
“The fear of YHWH is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.”This verse serves as a thematic cornerstone for the Book of Proverbs, encapsulating its focus on the pursuit of wisdom rooted in a proper relationship with Elohim. Through its poetic structure, the use of key terms, and its theological message, the verse provides a framework for understanding Biblical wisdom.

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