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Proverbs 30:27
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The locusts have no king,.... These are small creatures also, yet very devouring ones; and consume the fruits of the earth, wherever they come and light; see Exo 10:13; they are very numerous, and move in large bodies, and yet with great regularity and order; which shows the wisdom there is in them by natural instinct, though they have no king to command, guide, and direct them: in this the mystical locusts differ from them, who have a king, whose name is Abaddon, Rev 9:11; yet they go forth all of them by bands; the Targum is, "they are all gathered together as one.'' They get together in one place; they associate and join themselves in bands, and keep together, though they have no ruler over them; an emblem of unity, concord, and harmony, let the form of government be what it will, as the best security to a people: and these creatures, when they move from place to place, they move in a body, in a very regular manner; "in precise order" (u), as the words may be rendered, with great exactness, everyone in his proper place, all in rank and file; and though they have no general to marshal them, yet are in, and march in as good order as the most regular army does. So the Arabic version, "yet in their army, their affairs and manner are in a beautiful disposition;'' indeed they are God's army, as they are called, Joe 2:25; and it is he that gives them their wisdom, instructions, directions, and commission. It is rendered by some, "everyone cutting"; that is, as Kimchi (w) interprets it, cutting the green grass and trees; or, "every one dividing" (x); that is, to himself, the prey or spoils, as kings do; see Isa 33:4. (u) Vid. Hilier. Onomastic. Sacr. p. 187. (w) Sepher Shorash. rad. so Stockius, p. 377. "exeidens omnia, herbas, scil. et fruges", Schindler. col. 633. so Ben Melech. (x) "unaquaeque sibi dividens", Bochart; so Schultens.
Proverbs 30:27
The Words of Agur
26the rock badgers are creatures of little power, yet they make their homes in the rocks;27the locusts have no king, yet they all advance in formation;
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(One Body in Christ) 6. Power Through Unity
By Zac Poonen0Spiritual WarfareUnity in the Body of ChristPRO 30:27ECC 4:9MAT 16:18MAT 18:18ACT 1:14ACT 2:44ACT 12:5EPH 4:3COL 2:15HEB 2:14Zac Poonen emphasizes the power of unity within the Body of Christ, illustrating that two or more believers working together can achieve far more than individuals acting alone. He warns against the dangers of isolation and division, which are tactics used by Satan to weaken the Church. Poonen clarifies that true unity is not an organizational construct but a spiritual bond under Christ's headship, forged by the Holy Spirit. He encourages believers to strive for harmony and to recognize their collective authority in spiritual warfare, as demonstrated in the early Church. Ultimately, he calls for a return to understanding and living out the truth of being one Body in Christ to effectively combat the forces of darkness.
Be Diligent to Preserve the Unity of the Spirit in the Bond of Peace
By Zac Poonen0Spiritual WarfareUnity in the Body of ChristPRO 30:27ECC 4:9MAT 16:18JHN 17:20EPH 4:3COL 2:15HEB 2:14Zac Poonen emphasizes the vital importance of unity within the Body of Christ, illustrating that together, believers can achieve far more than they can alone. He draws on biblical examples, such as Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, to highlight the strength found in fellowship and warns against the counterfeit unity that compromises God's truth. Poonen stresses that true unity is forged by the Holy Spirit and is essential for overcoming the attacks of Satan, who seeks to sow discord among believers. He reminds the church that victory over spiritual adversaries is only possible when they stand united under Christ's headship. The sermon calls for vigilance against division and encourages believers to guard their relationships within the Body of Christ.
The Locust
By Harriet N. Cook0PSA 109:23PRO 30:27JOL 2:6MAT 24:7REV 9:3Harriet N. Cook delves into the destructive nature of locusts as described in the Bible, particularly during the plague in Egypt where they devoured all vegetation, leaving the land desolate. She emphasizes the overwhelming presence of locust swarms, likened to a dark cloud that engulfs the sky and the deafening sound of their wings. Cook connects biblical references of locusts to passages in Psalms and Joel, highlighting the imagery of devastation and fear they bring upon the people. Additionally, she explores the cultural aspect of locust consumption, shedding light on how some communities use locusts as a food source.
- John Gill
John Gill Bible Commentary
The locusts have no king,.... These are small creatures also, yet very devouring ones; and consume the fruits of the earth, wherever they come and light; see Exo 10:13; they are very numerous, and move in large bodies, and yet with great regularity and order; which shows the wisdom there is in them by natural instinct, though they have no king to command, guide, and direct them: in this the mystical locusts differ from them, who have a king, whose name is Abaddon, Rev 9:11; yet they go forth all of them by bands; the Targum is, "they are all gathered together as one.'' They get together in one place; they associate and join themselves in bands, and keep together, though they have no ruler over them; an emblem of unity, concord, and harmony, let the form of government be what it will, as the best security to a people: and these creatures, when they move from place to place, they move in a body, in a very regular manner; "in precise order" (u), as the words may be rendered, with great exactness, everyone in his proper place, all in rank and file; and though they have no general to marshal them, yet are in, and march in as good order as the most regular army does. So the Arabic version, "yet in their army, their affairs and manner are in a beautiful disposition;'' indeed they are God's army, as they are called, Joe 2:25; and it is he that gives them their wisdom, instructions, directions, and commission. It is rendered by some, "everyone cutting"; that is, as Kimchi (w) interprets it, cutting the green grass and trees; or, "every one dividing" (x); that is, to himself, the prey or spoils, as kings do; see Isa 33:4. (u) Vid. Hilier. Onomastic. Sacr. p. 187. (w) Sepher Shorash. rad. so Stockius, p. 377. "exeidens omnia, herbas, scil. et fruges", Schindler. col. 633. so Ben Melech. (x) "unaquaeque sibi dividens", Bochart; so Schultens.