Post by George on Jan 16, 2006 13:48:42 GMT -5
I wanted to share a little something with you that I typed up a short while ago. Actually it was about 15 minutes ago. This is a little different than the things normally posted here but is in the same light of restoration.
Perhaps some of the men folk need to have their relationship with their woman restored to that of a Biblical love. Perhaps some of us have forgotten just how valuable a Virtuous Woman is to us. In that very Spirit I give you the following:
(King James Version + with Strong’s numbers superscripted.)
H6443 (Definition of Hebrew word translated as “rubies” in Proverbs 31:10)
פּני פּניןo
pânîyn pânîy
paw-neen', paw-nee'
From the same as H6434; probably a pearl (as round): - ruby.
Here in Proverbs 31:10 we see reference to the virtuous woman. In dissecting and defining the verse it is shown the word translated as “rubies” in this verse probably means a pearl.
In his commentary Barnes’ Notes, Albert Barnes makes the following short and simple assessment of this area:
Pro 31:10 -
See the introduction to Proverbs.
Rubies - Better, pearls. See the Pro_3:15 note.
Before bringing in the notes on Proverbs 3:15 let’s take a look at the verse itself:
Let’s take a look at Barnes’ notes on this verse:
Pro 3:15 -
Rubies - The פנינים pânîynîym were among the costly articles of traffic, and red or rose-colored Lam_4:7. The last fact has led some to identify them with coral, or (as in the King James Version) with “rubies.” Most commentators, however, have identified them with pearls, which may connect this passage with Mat_7:6; Mat_13:45. The words of the promise here are almost the echo of 1Ki_3:11-13.
(Matthew 7:6) Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.
(Matthew 13:45) Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:
Now I find it necessary to look at some of the notes concerning these verses and the use of the words “pearl” and “pearls.” Bearing in mind the initial comparison was with the virtuous woman in Proverbs 31:10 whose price (worth or value) is far above rubies.
Pearls are precious stones found in the shells of oysters, chiefly in the East Indies. See the notes at Mat_7:6. They are valuable on account of their beauty and because they are rare. The value of them is greatly increased by their size. The meaning of this parable is nearly the same as the other. It is designed to represent the gospel as of more value than all other things, and to impress on us the duty of sacrificing all that we possess in order to obtain it.
Pearls are precious stones found in shell-fish, chiefly in India, in the waters that surround Ceylon. They are used to denote anything especially precious, Rev_17:4; Rev_18:12-16; Mat_13:45. In this place they are used to denote the doctrines of the gospel.
When I follow the thread of the verses and words used as well as the meanings of the words both in Hebrew and Greek, as well as the way they are used I see an incredible thing unfold before my eyes.
In the first verse quoted of Proverbs 31:10 there is the statement a woman of virtue is worth more, or has a value greater than rubies. By following the Hebrew word translated as “rubies” in that verse we can see that most assign the meaning of the word as “pearls,” or at least compare it with that word. Following the trail of the words to the verses which contain further language about rubies we can see it emphasized as to the value placed on them by the people in biblical times.
Making the comparison to pearls from rubies as seen in the translations of Bible words and the language of commentators we can see that the word “pearls” is used to denote not only heaven but also the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
How amazing and incredible it is that the value or worth, which cannot be fixed in dollars or any other currency, of a virtuous woman to a man can be as great as the value of heaven and Christ. It is understood that nothing can be worth MORE than Christ which leads us to heaven but the value of such a woman can be equal. We can make the same comparison as to the worth of the virtuous woman from Ephesians 5.
Even as Christ loved the Church. The love with which Christ loved the Church was so great He gave His life for it. We can see through this thread and following the various documents that the worth or value of a virtuous woman causes the same type of love between men and women. What a wonderful thing it is to see and realize the value of such a woman to a man.
Are there any of us who need to restore our relationships with our Proverbs 31 women? What is holding us back?
Yours in Christ,
George
Perhaps some of the men folk need to have their relationship with their woman restored to that of a Biblical love. Perhaps some of us have forgotten just how valuable a Virtuous Woman is to us. In that very Spirit I give you the following:
(Proverbs 31:10) Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
(Proverbs 31:10) Who4310 can find4672 a virtuous2428 woman?802 for her price4377 is far7350 above rubies.4480, 6443
(King James Version + with Strong’s numbers superscripted.)
H6443 (Definition of Hebrew word translated as “rubies” in Proverbs 31:10)
פּני פּניןo
pânîyn pânîy
paw-neen', paw-nee'
From the same as H6434; probably a pearl (as round): - ruby.
Here in Proverbs 31:10 we see reference to the virtuous woman. In dissecting and defining the verse it is shown the word translated as “rubies” in this verse probably means a pearl.
In his commentary Barnes’ Notes, Albert Barnes makes the following short and simple assessment of this area:
Pro 31:10 -
See the introduction to Proverbs.
Rubies - Better, pearls. See the Pro_3:15 note.
Before bringing in the notes on Proverbs 3:15 let’s take a look at the verse itself:
(Proverbs 3:15) She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.
Let’s take a look at Barnes’ notes on this verse:
Pro 3:15 -
Rubies - The פנינים pânîynîym were among the costly articles of traffic, and red or rose-colored Lam_4:7. The last fact has led some to identify them with coral, or (as in the King James Version) with “rubies.” Most commentators, however, have identified them with pearls, which may connect this passage with Mat_7:6; Mat_13:45. The words of the promise here are almost the echo of 1Ki_3:11-13.
(Matthew 7:6) Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.
(Matthew 13:45) Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:
Now I find it necessary to look at some of the notes concerning these verses and the use of the words “pearl” and “pearls.” Bearing in mind the initial comparison was with the virtuous woman in Proverbs 31:10 whose price (worth or value) is far above rubies.
Pearls are precious stones found in the shells of oysters, chiefly in the East Indies. See the notes at Mat_7:6. They are valuable on account of their beauty and because they are rare. The value of them is greatly increased by their size. The meaning of this parable is nearly the same as the other. It is designed to represent the gospel as of more value than all other things, and to impress on us the duty of sacrificing all that we possess in order to obtain it.
Pearls are precious stones found in shell-fish, chiefly in India, in the waters that surround Ceylon. They are used to denote anything especially precious, Rev_17:4; Rev_18:12-16; Mat_13:45. In this place they are used to denote the doctrines of the gospel.
When I follow the thread of the verses and words used as well as the meanings of the words both in Hebrew and Greek, as well as the way they are used I see an incredible thing unfold before my eyes.
In the first verse quoted of Proverbs 31:10 there is the statement a woman of virtue is worth more, or has a value greater than rubies. By following the Hebrew word translated as “rubies” in that verse we can see that most assign the meaning of the word as “pearls,” or at least compare it with that word. Following the trail of the words to the verses which contain further language about rubies we can see it emphasized as to the value placed on them by the people in biblical times.
Making the comparison to pearls from rubies as seen in the translations of Bible words and the language of commentators we can see that the word “pearls” is used to denote not only heaven but also the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
How amazing and incredible it is that the value or worth, which cannot be fixed in dollars or any other currency, of a virtuous woman to a man can be as great as the value of heaven and Christ. It is understood that nothing can be worth MORE than Christ which leads us to heaven but the value of such a woman can be equal. We can make the same comparison as to the worth of the virtuous woman from Ephesians 5.
(Ephesians 5:25) Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;
Even as Christ loved the Church. The love with which Christ loved the Church was so great He gave His life for it. We can see through this thread and following the various documents that the worth or value of a virtuous woman causes the same type of love between men and women. What a wonderful thing it is to see and realize the value of such a woman to a man.
Are there any of us who need to restore our relationships with our Proverbs 31 women? What is holding us back?
Yours in Christ,
George