The large brown bear of Syria, in her rage at the loss of her whelps, was to the Israelites the strongest type of brute ferocity. Compare ([Referen…

A bear robbed of her whelps — Proverbially dangerous then (2 Samuel 17:8; Hosea 13:8). (See also [Referenc…

Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man
A bear is a very fierce and furious creature, especially a she bear; and she is sti…

Let us watch over our own passions, and avoid the company of furious men.