Proverbs 15:30

Authorized King James Version

The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
מְֽאוֹר
The light
properly, a luminous body or luminary, i.e., (abstractly) light (as an element); figuratively, brightness, i.e.,cheerfulness; specifically, a chandeli
#2
עֵ֭ינַיִם
of the eyes
an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
#3
יְשַׂמַּֽח
rejoiceth
probably to brighten up, i.e., (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome
#4
לֵ֑ב
the heart
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything
#5
שְׁמוּעָ֥ה
report
something heard, i.e., an announcement
#6
ט֝וֹבָ֗ה
and a good
good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good
#7
תְּדַשֶּׁן
fat
to be fat; transitively, to fatten (or regard as fat); specifically to anoint; figuratively, to satisfy; to remove (fat) ashes (of sacrifices)
#8
עָֽצֶם׃
the bones
a bone (as strong); by extension, the body; figuratively, the substance, i.e., (as pron.) selfsame

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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