The Book Of PROVERBS

Question 0

Wisdom = …

Answer 0

Obedience to God’s Laws

Question 1

In the book of Proverbs, what is the “Picture of Christ?”

Answer 1

Wisdom of God

Question 2

The book of Proverbs is known as what to Teachers?

Answer 2

A “Teacher’s Manual of Wise Sayings”

Question 3

Name three parts of wisdom found in Proverbs?

Answer 3

1) Reverence for God
2) Respect for Parents
3) Regard for Law

Question 4

Who wrote the book of Proverbs?

Answer 4

Solomon, Hezekiah, Agur, and Lemuel

Question 5

When was the book of Proverbs written?

Answer 5

950 - 700 B.C.

Question 6

Why was the book of Proverbs written?

Answer 6

Manual of Wisdom for Living

Question 7

Where was the book of Proverbs written?

Answer 7

Jerusalem/Judah

Question 8

To whom was the book of Proverbs written?

Answer 8

Wise “sons” (students)

Question 9

In explaining the book of Proverbs, one could say that the main explanation for the book would be that…

Answer 9

Proverbs teach universal or general truths in teaching form

Question 10

List the five different ways that Proverbs was written in:

Answer 10

1) Synonymous
2) Antithetical
3) Synthetic
4) Comparative
5) Absurdity
6) Classification

Question 11

What is “Synonymous Writing” in the Book of Proverbs?

Answer 11

Where the words within the same verse (i.e. pride and haughty spirit) hold the SAME meaning.

Question 12

What is “Antithetical Writing” in the Book of Proverbs?

Answer 12

When two phrases, usually within the verse or passage, hold the OPPOSITE meaning

Question 13

What is “Synthetic Writing” in the Book of Proverbs?

Answer 13

Ex)
“He who conceals hatred has lying lips”
“He who spreads slander is a fool”

Question 14

What is “Comparative Writing” in the Book of Proverbs?

Answer 14

Comparative Listening uses an analogy to compare to the intended (usually complex) phrase

Question 15

What is “Absurdity Writing” in the Book of Proverbs?

Answer 15

For the Absurdity type, it is thought that the subject of the sentence is “really out there” as far as its relation the text sentence

Question 16

What is “Classification Writing” in the Book of Proverbs?

Answer 16

Where a subject is written followed by a description of the specific subject
Ex) “…But the prudent man considers his steps.”

Question 17

What two “Practical Themes” are used in the book of Proverbs?

Answer 17

1) Contrasts

2) Character Qualities

Question 18

Name some of the “Contrast” stories written in Proverbs:

Answer 18

1) wise man vs. Fool
2) Righteous vs. Wicked
3) Industry vs. Laziness
4) Humility vs. Pride
5) Rich vs. Poor

Question 19

Name the 7 “Character Qualities” used in the book of Proverbs:

Answer 19

1) Endurance
2) Generosity
3) Kindness
4) Control
5) Forgiveness
6) Discretion
7) Virtue

Question 20

What is the “motto” verse for the book of Proverbs?

Answer 20

Proverbs 1:7

Question 21

In the book of Proverbs, the outline should say…

Answer 21

1) Wisdom is valuable - Seek it!
2) Wisdom is practical - Follow it!
3) Wisdom is Helpful - Heed it!
4) Wisdom is Ethical - Do it!