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Proverbs 14:26
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Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary
26 In the fear of Jahve lies a strong ground of confidence, And the children of such an one have a refuge. The so-called בּ essentiae stands here, as at Psa 68:5; Psa 55:19; Isa 26:4, before the subject idea; the clause: in the fear of God exists, i.e., it is and proves itself, as a strong ground of confidence, does not mean that the fear of God is something in which one can rely (Hitzig), but that it has (Pro 22:19; Jer 17:7, and here) an inheritance which is enduring, unwavering, and not disappointing in God, who is the object of fear; for it is not faith, nor anything else subjective, which is the rock that bears us, but this Rock is the object which faith lays hold of (cf. Isa 28:16). Is now the וּלבניו to be referred, with Ewald and Zckler, to 'ה? It is possible, as we have discussed at Gen 6:1.; but in view of parallels such as Pro 20:7, it is not probable. He who fears God entails in the Abrahamic way (Gen 18:19) the fear of God on his children, and in this precious paternal inheritance they have a מחסה (not מחסה, and therefore to be written with Masoretic exactness מחסּה), a fortress or place of protection, a refuge in every time of need (cf. Psa 71:5-7). Accordingly, ולבניו refers back to the 'ירא ה, to be understood from 'ביראת ה (lxx, Luther, and all the Jewish interpreters), which we find not so doubtful as to regard on this account the explanation after Psa 73:15, cf. Deu 14:1, as necessary, although we grant that such an introduction of the N.T. generalization and deepening of the idea of sonship is to be expected from the Chokma.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
The blessings of piety descend to children (Pro 13:22; Pro 20:7; Exo 20:6).
John Gill Bible Commentary
In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence,.... Such who fear the Lord may be confident that he has a love to them, a delight in them; that his eye is upon them, and his heart towards them; and will communicate every needful good to them, and protect and defend them: or the Lord himself that is feared, who is the object of fear, called the fear of Isaac, Gen 31:42; he is a strong tower, a place of defence to those that fear him and trust in him, Pro 18:10; and his children shall have a place of refuge; the children of God, as those that fear him are; the Lord is a place of refuge to them, from the avenger of blood, from the vindictive justice of God; from the storm and tempest of divine wrath, and from the curses of a righteous law; as well as from the rage and persecutions of men.
Matthew Henry Bible Commentary
In these two verses we are invited and encouraged to live in the fear of God by the advantages which attend a religious life. The fear of the Lord is here put for all gracious principles, producing gracious practices. 1. Where this reigns it produces a holy security and serenity of mind. There is in it a strong confidence; it enables a man still to hold fast both his purity and his peace, whatever happens, and gives him boldness before God and the world. I know that I shall be justified - None of these things move me; such is the language of this confidence. 2. It entails a blessing upon posterity. The children of those that by faith make God their confidence shall be encouraged by the promise that God will be a God to believers and to their seed to flee to him as their refuge, and they shall find shelter in him. The children of religious parents often do the better for their parents' instructions and example and fare the better for their faith and prayers. "Our fathers trusted in thee, therefore we will." 3. It is an over-flowing ever-flowing spring of comfort and joy; it is a fountain of life, yielding constant pleasure and satisfaction to the soul, joys that are pure and fresh, are life to the soul, and quench its thirst, and can never be drawn dry; it is a well of living water, that is springing up to, and is the earnest of, eternal life. 4. It is a sovereign antidote against sin and temptation. Those that have a true relish of the pleasures of serious godliness will not be allured by the baits of sin to swallow its hook; they know where to obtain better things than any it can pretend to offer, and therefore it is easy to them to depart from the snares of death and to keep their foot from being taken in them.
Proverbs 14:26
The Wise Woman
25A truthful witness saves lives, but one who utters lies is deceitful. 26He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.
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Is Anything Too Hard for God
By Shane Idleman1854:48Faith in God's PromisesThe Power of IntercessionGEN 18:14PRO 14:26ISA 40:31EZK 22:30MAT 6:6MAT 7:7ROM 1:20PHP 1:6HEB 11:6JAS 5:16Shane Idleman emphasizes that nothing is too hard for God, using the biblical examples of Abraham and Sarah to illustrate God's power to fulfill His promises, even when circumstances seem impossible. He encourages a corporate fast to seek God's will and highlights the importance of intercession, urging believers to align their prayers with God's timing and purpose. Idleman warns against the dangers of complacency and the need for a genuine relationship with God, stressing that true faith requires seeking, surrendering, and serving. He calls for a revival in the church and a return to fervent prayer, reminding the congregation that God is waiting for them to seek Him earnestly.
The Secret of the Lord
By J.C. Philpot0PSA 25:14PSA 33:18PSA 34:9PSA 89:30PSA 111:10PSA 145:19PRO 14:26ACT 9:31HEB 11:6J.C. Philpot preaches about the secret of the Lord being with those who fear Him, emphasizing the spiritual and supernatural nature of true religion. He distinguishes between servile fear and filial fear, highlighting the blessings and effects of the fear of the Lord in the believer's life. Philpot delves into the various aspects of the secret of the Lord, including the existence of God, providential dealings, a sense of His presence, and communion with Him. He concludes by discussing the promise of God showing His covenant to those who fear Him, underscoring the stability, grace, and eternal nature of this covenant for the believer.
Not Enough Pens- nor Enough Paper (A Brief Look Into Jewish Persecution) Introduction
By Robert Wurtz II0PSA 25:14PSA 31:19PSA 34:7PSA 103:11PSA 145:19PRO 9:10PRO 12:4PRO 14:26PRO 31:30ISA 8:13John Piper preaches on the importance of praising and honoring women who fear the Lord, using Proverbs 31:30 as the focal point. He highlights the acrostic structure of Proverbs 31 and the 22 praiseworthy attributes of a woman who fears the Lord. Piper delves into the meaning of 'fearing the Lord' as a deep reverence and trust in God, leading to peace, security, and hope. He emphasizes the blessings and promises that come with fearing the Lord, encouraging women to find strength, wisdom, and generosity in their faith.
Fear of God
By Valsan Thampu0DEU 10:12PSA 46:1PSA 111:10PRO 1:7PRO 8:13PRO 14:26ISA 6:1JHN 15:4EPH 6:41JN 4:18REV 3:20Valsan Thampu preaches on the importance of fearing the Lord, emphasizing that the fear of God empowers and liberates us from the fear of men, leading to a life of purpose and wisdom. He highlights that true fear of the Lord is rooted in love for Him, casting out worldly fears, and enabling us to walk in His ways. The sermon delves into the consequences of not fearing God, drawing insights from biblical figures like Pharaoh and Isaiah, and stresses the significance of instilling the fear of the Lord in children for a foundation of wisdom and spiritual vitality.
The Fear of the Lord
By Charles Stanley0PSA 34:7PSA 111:10PSA 112:2PSA 112:4PRO 1:7PRO 8:13PRO 14:26PRO 22:4LUK 1:50Charles Stanley preaches on the importance of fearing the Lord, emphasizing that it involves appropriate awe and reverence for who God is, rather than terror. He highlights how the fear of the Lord leads to hating evil, acquiring wisdom, and growing in love for the Bible and God's commandments. Stanley also discusses the blessings that come from fearing God, such as a strong family and divine protection in times of darkness and distress.
Why Did Jonah Run?
By David Wilkerson0ObedienceFear Of GodPRO 3:7PRO 14:26JON 1:1JON 4:2MAT 12:40ROM 1:18David Wilkerson explores the reasons behind Jonah's flight from God's command to preach to Nineveh, emphasizing Jonah's struggle with God's mercy and judgment. Despite being chosen and gifted, Jonah's fear of God's grace leading to repentance in Nineveh caused him to flee, shutting off his communion with God. Wilkerson highlights the importance of understanding both God's mercy and His righteous nature, urging believers to embrace a balanced revelation of the fear of God. The sermon draws parallels between Jonah's experience and Christ's resurrection, underscoring the certainty of God's Word. Ultimately, Wilkerson calls for believers to recognize the life-giving nature of fearing the Lord while departing from evil.
- Keil-Delitzsch
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Matthew Henry
Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary
26 In the fear of Jahve lies a strong ground of confidence, And the children of such an one have a refuge. The so-called בּ essentiae stands here, as at Psa 68:5; Psa 55:19; Isa 26:4, before the subject idea; the clause: in the fear of God exists, i.e., it is and proves itself, as a strong ground of confidence, does not mean that the fear of God is something in which one can rely (Hitzig), but that it has (Pro 22:19; Jer 17:7, and here) an inheritance which is enduring, unwavering, and not disappointing in God, who is the object of fear; for it is not faith, nor anything else subjective, which is the rock that bears us, but this Rock is the object which faith lays hold of (cf. Isa 28:16). Is now the וּלבניו to be referred, with Ewald and Zckler, to 'ה? It is possible, as we have discussed at Gen 6:1.; but in view of parallels such as Pro 20:7, it is not probable. He who fears God entails in the Abrahamic way (Gen 18:19) the fear of God on his children, and in this precious paternal inheritance they have a מחסה (not מחסה, and therefore to be written with Masoretic exactness מחסּה), a fortress or place of protection, a refuge in every time of need (cf. Psa 71:5-7). Accordingly, ולבניו refers back to the 'ירא ה, to be understood from 'ביראת ה (lxx, Luther, and all the Jewish interpreters), which we find not so doubtful as to regard on this account the explanation after Psa 73:15, cf. Deu 14:1, as necessary, although we grant that such an introduction of the N.T. generalization and deepening of the idea of sonship is to be expected from the Chokma.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
The blessings of piety descend to children (Pro 13:22; Pro 20:7; Exo 20:6).
John Gill Bible Commentary
In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence,.... Such who fear the Lord may be confident that he has a love to them, a delight in them; that his eye is upon them, and his heart towards them; and will communicate every needful good to them, and protect and defend them: or the Lord himself that is feared, who is the object of fear, called the fear of Isaac, Gen 31:42; he is a strong tower, a place of defence to those that fear him and trust in him, Pro 18:10; and his children shall have a place of refuge; the children of God, as those that fear him are; the Lord is a place of refuge to them, from the avenger of blood, from the vindictive justice of God; from the storm and tempest of divine wrath, and from the curses of a righteous law; as well as from the rage and persecutions of men.
Matthew Henry Bible Commentary
In these two verses we are invited and encouraged to live in the fear of God by the advantages which attend a religious life. The fear of the Lord is here put for all gracious principles, producing gracious practices. 1. Where this reigns it produces a holy security and serenity of mind. There is in it a strong confidence; it enables a man still to hold fast both his purity and his peace, whatever happens, and gives him boldness before God and the world. I know that I shall be justified - None of these things move me; such is the language of this confidence. 2. It entails a blessing upon posterity. The children of those that by faith make God their confidence shall be encouraged by the promise that God will be a God to believers and to their seed to flee to him as their refuge, and they shall find shelter in him. The children of religious parents often do the better for their parents' instructions and example and fare the better for their faith and prayers. "Our fathers trusted in thee, therefore we will." 3. It is an over-flowing ever-flowing spring of comfort and joy; it is a fountain of life, yielding constant pleasure and satisfaction to the soul, joys that are pure and fresh, are life to the soul, and quench its thirst, and can never be drawn dry; it is a well of living water, that is springing up to, and is the earnest of, eternal life. 4. It is a sovereign antidote against sin and temptation. Those that have a true relish of the pleasures of serious godliness will not be allured by the baits of sin to swallow its hook; they know where to obtain better things than any it can pretend to offer, and therefore it is easy to them to depart from the snares of death and to keep their foot from being taken in them.