Bible Proverbs and Ecclesiastes Flashcards
What is the Hebrew word for wisdom that is found in Proverbs
Khokhmah
Wisdom can be defined as _________
Skilled, applied knowledge
What does the fear of the Lord mean
Healthy sense of reverence for God
What kind of literature is Proverbs
Wisdom
Proverbs is usually associated with what author
Solomon
The author repeatedly uses language that speaks of _______
Life as a journey
What makes proverbs unique among other Bible books?
Primary involves a series of wise saying on many topics instead of narrative and its sayings can usually be understood when read alone
According to Proverbs those who choose wisdom will be blessed in what ways
With long life, prosperity, goodness of God
What are the forms of proverbs
Short, easy to remember, most frequently, transmitted orally
Youth are warned against the _______
Adulteress
Youth are told to do what with their tongues?
Hold them
Youth are to pay __________________ to wisdom’s teachings
Diligent attention
Youth are to deal _________ with other peopl
Honestly
Youth are not to associate with the ________
Wicked
What Hebrew word means the one who gathers people and translated as teacher
Qoheleth
What does hevel mean
Smoke or vapor
Author of Ecc uses hevel to describe life as these things
Temporary or fleeting, an enigma or paradox. there one moment gone the next
What does chasing after the wind mean
Life is unpredictable
What does author say are things that people put so much energy and emotions into but that don’t last or are meaningless
Wealth, pleasures, status, career
What are the 3 main observations that the teacher makes about life in Ecc
Time, death, chance
What are we to do in the midst of all this hevel
To accept it and enjoy the good things God has given us
What is the whole duty of mankind
To fear God and obey His commands
