- Proverbs 7 is a continuation of Proverbs 6. How does it differ in style?
- What is the reward for following the teacher’s instruction (Proverbs 7:2-5)?
- There is in an obvious inconsistency in the woman’s declaration in Proverbs 7:14 and her general behavior. How do you explain it?
- Proverbs 7:16-18 are reminiscent of Song of Songs. How does the context differ?
- Proverbs 7:19-20 are reminiscent of the episode of Joseph and Potiphar’s wife in Genesis 39. How does the context differ?
- In Proverbs 7:19, the woman refers to her husband as ha-ish (the man). The usual Biblical term is ba’ali (my husband). What is significant about the different usage?
- Is the man held accountable for his behavior (Proverbs 7:21-23)? Is there a double standard here?
- Is the warning about death as the ultimate consequence meant to be taken literally (Proverbs 7:26-27)?
