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That I may give wealth to those who love me. I fill their treasuries.
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An Inheritance of True Substance
Commentators emphasize that the "substance" promised by Wisdom is not fleeting material wealth, but true, lasting spiritual riches. Scholar John Gill notes the Hebrew word implies "that which is," highlighting its reality and solidity compared to earthly things. This inheritance includes spiritual blessings, communion with God, and eternal life—treasures that are incorruptible and stored in heaven.
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19th Century
Anglican
That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance. —The work which each one by my help will do will be stored up f…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance Substantial blessings, blessings indeed, as all spiritual ones a…
Presbyterian
Wisdom, here is Christ, in whom are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. It is Christ in the Word, and Christ in the heart; not only Christ r…
