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Guiding Questions: Proverbs 2

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This is part of the Tanakh Yomi Project.

Is the reference to materialism in Proverbs 2:4 jarring or simply realistic?
Is there a difference between “fear of the Lord” and “knowledge of God” (Proverbs 2:5)?
In Proverbs 2:6, mi-piv literally means “from His mouth.” Why is it translated “by His decree”?
Proverbs 2:8 includes the word hasidav. What is the usual meaning of hasid? Why is it translated “those loyal to Him”? Is there a parallel in modern usage?
In Proverbs 2:13, why is darkness used as the opposite of rectitude?
What is the significance of the female metaphor in Proverbs 2:16-19?
The Hebrew source of the verb “return” in Proverbs 2:19 is shuv. What is another meaning of this verb associated with the High Holidays and could it be applied here?

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Exploring Judaism is the digital home for Conservative/Masorti Judaism, embracing the beauty and complexity of Judaism, and our personal search for meaning, learning, and connecting. Our goal is to create content based on three core framing: Meaning-Making (Why?), Practical Living (How?), and Explainers (What?).

Post categories: Ketuvim (Writings), Mishlei (Proverbs), Tanakh, Tanakh Yomi

Post tags: Perek Yomi (USCJ), Proverbs 2

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