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She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her. Happy is everyone who retains her.
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The Tree of Life, Regained
All commentators agree that the "tree of life" is a direct reference to the tree in the Garden of Eden. Scholars like Albert Barnes note that while access to the original tree was lost, this verse shows that Wisdom provides a path back to true, spiritual life. This powerful image connects the wisdom of Proverbs to God's original plan for humanity and its ultimate fulfillment in Revelation.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
This and the other references in Proverbs (Proverbs 11:30; Proverbs 13:12; Proverbs 15:4) are the only allusion…
19th Century
Anglican
A tree of life. —Evidently an allusion to Genesis 2:3. No mention is made of it except in Proverbs (Proverbs 11:30; [R…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
She [is] a tree of lifeF2; so Christ is called, (Revelation 2:7) (Revelation 22:2[Refe…
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