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Wisdom Beyond Israel
Commentators note that Proverbs 30 marks a new section of the book, attributed to a man named Agur. While some ancient traditions identified him as Solomon, most scholars believe he was a wise, non-Israelite sage. His inclusion in the Bible, like that of Job, shows that God's wisdom was recognized and valued even beyond the borders of Israel.
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Albert Barnes
On Proverbs 30:1
18th Century
Theologian
See the introduction to Proverbs. According to the different reading, as noted there, the inscription ends with: the man spake, and the wo…
Charles Ellicott
On Proverbs 30:1
19th Century
Bishop
THE PROVERBS OF SOLOMON END HERE. THE REST OF THE BOOK IS COMPOSED OF THREE APPENDICES: (a) THE WORDS OF AGUR; (b) THE WORDS OF KING LEMUEL; AND (c…
John Gill
On Proverbs 30:1
17th Century
Pastor
The words of Agur the son of Jakeh
Here begins, according to Aben Ezra, the fourth part of this book; though, accord…
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Matthew Henry
On Proverbs 30:1–6
17th Century
Minister
Agur speaks of himself as lacking righteousness and having acted very foolishly. And it is fitting for us all to have humble thoughts of ourselves.…