Proverbs 25:10

Authorized King James Version

Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thine infamy turn not away.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
פֶּֽן
properly, removal; used only (in the construction) adverb as conjunction, lest
#2
יְחַסֶּדְךָ֥
it put thee to shame
properly, perhaps to bow (the neck only [compare h2603] in courtesy to an equal), i.e., to be kind; also (by euphemistically [compare h1288], but rare
#3
שֹׁמֵ֑עַ
Lest he that heareth
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
#4
וְ֝דִבָּתְךָ֗
and thine infamy
slander
#5
לֹ֣א
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#6
תָשֽׁוּב׃
turn not away
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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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