Proverbs 15:18

Authorized King James Version

A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
אִ֣ישׁ
man
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
#2
חֵ֭מָה
A wrathful
heat; figuratively, anger, poison (from its fever)
#3
יְגָרֶ֣ה
stirreth up
properly, to grate, i.e., (figuratively) to anger
#4
מָד֑וֹן
strife
a contest or quarrel
#5
וְאֶ֥רֶך
but he that is slow
long
#6
אַ֝פַּ֗יִם
to anger
properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
#7
יַשְׁקִ֥יט
appeaseth
to repose (usually figurative)
#8
רִֽיב׃
strife
a contest (personal or legal)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Proverbs. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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