Proverbs 24:2

Authorized King James Version

For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
כִּי
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#2
שֹׁ֭ד
destruction
violence, ravage
#3
יֶהְגֶּ֣ה
studieth
to murmur (in pleasure or anger); by implication, to ponder
#4
לִבָּ֑ם
For their heart
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything
#5
וְ֝עָמָ֗ל
of mischief
toil, i.e., wearing effort; hence, worry, whether of body or mind
#6
שִׂפְתֵיהֶ֥ם
and their lips
the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
#7
תְּדַבֵּֽרְנָה׃
talk
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue

Analysis

Within the broader context of Proverbs, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Proverbs.

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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