Proverbs 24:4

Authorized King James Version

And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וּ֭בְדַעַת
And by knowledge
knowledge
#2
חֲדָרִ֣ים
shall the chambers
an apartment (usually literal)
#3
יִמָּלְא֑וּ
be filled
to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
#4
כָּל
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#5
ה֖וֹן
riches
wealth; by implication, enough
#6
יָקָ֣ר
with all precious
valuable (objectively or subjectively)
#7
וְנָעִֽים׃
and pleasant
delightful (objective or subjective, literal or figurative)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Proverbs, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. 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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