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She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: And happy is every one that retaineth her.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

This and the other references in Proverbs (Proverbs 11:30; Proverbs 13:12; Proverbs 15:4) are the only allusion…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

A tree of life. —Evidently an allusion to Genesis 2:3. No mention is made of it except in Proverbs (Proverbs 11:30; [R…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

She [is] a tree of lifeF2; so Christ is called, (Revelation 2:7) (Revelation 22:2[Refe…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

No precious jewels or earthly treasures are worthy to be compared with true wisdom, whether the concerns of time or eternity are considered. We mus…

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