Proverbs 2:6
For Yahweh gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.
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Interpretation

Proverbs 2:6 shows a lord wisdom that takes shape in planning and improvising—listen for "yahweh" and "gives". Practice lord wisdom when pressure tempts shortcuts—make holiness concrete. Wisdom & Worship connects here: Poetry and wisdom teach reverent, honest life before God—through praise, lament, and reflection.

Context

In Proverbs (Poetry/Wisdom), highlighting lord wisdom. Within ch. 2, a small unit frames the emphasis. It edges toward wisdom & worship. Watch the terms “yahweh” and “gives”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Early attribution points to Solomon & sages for Proverbs. Modern scholarship on Proverbs sees Anthology shaped through successive compilations.. Date: Monarchic into post‑exilic eras.. Wisdom & Worship is especially relevant in this line. Wisdom aims at habits shaped by reverence.

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Traditional:Solomon & sages
Modern scholarship:Wisdom anthology compiled in stages.
Date:Monarchic to post‑exilic.
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Hebrew text is preserved in the Masoretic tradition with remarkable accuracy. The the Dead Sea Scrolls (found 1947-1956) confirm the Hebrew text's reliability, showing minimal variation over 1000+ years of transmission.