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God's Word is Flawless
Commentators explain that the phrase "every word of God is pure" means it has been tested and proven true, like silver refined in a furnace. It is entirely free from error, falsehood, or human corruption. Because it comes from the God of truth, Christians can rely on all of Scripture as a perfect and trustworthy guide.
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Albert Barnes
On Proverbs 30:5
18th Century
Theologian
Out of this consciousness of the impotence of all humanity's efforts in pursuit of the knowledge of God arises the sense of the preciousness of eve…
Charles Ellicott
On Proverbs 30:5
19th Century
Bishop
Every word of God is pure.— Compare Psalm 19, where first (Proverbs 30:1–6) the glories of God as revealed in…
John Gill
On Proverbs 30:5
17th Century
Pastor
Every word of God [is] pure
The whole word of God. "All Scripture", given by inspiration of God, to which Agur direc…
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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.…