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Bible verses about digging deeper9/1/2023 ![]() The Malbim explains that karah refers to the first stage in digging a pit, while chafirah refers to the completion of the dig. In this essay we will explore the possible differences between these apparent synonyms and help shed light on the exact meanings of these two terms. In fact, throughout the Mishna ( Shevi’it 3:10, Bava Kama 5:5, Bava Batra 2:12), the Rabbis consistently use the verb chofer - not karah - to denote the act of creating a bor. ![]() While this verse uses the relatively obscure verb karah to denote “digging,” the typical Biblical word for the verb of “digging” is chofer. ![]() The one who dug the pit is liable for all damages caused by the pit that he dug, as the Bible says, “When a man opens a pit, or when a man digs ( karah) a pit and he does not cover it, and an ox or donkey falls into it, then the master of the pit shall pay he shall recompense the owner…” (Ex. That term refers to a case in which somebody dug a pit that ended up causing damage to another. (Note: equals the door-posts, afterwards used by the Jews to denote the passages of Scripture written on the door-posts.The first Mishna in Bava Kama (1:1) begins by listing four categories of damages for which a person might be responsible, with bor (“pit”) listed second. The writing on the table of the heart may be regarded as referring to Deuteronomy 6:9 (the Mezuzoth). Were wound seven times round the left arm and seven times round the middle finger. (Note: תפילין, prayer-fillets, phylacteries.) On Proverbs 7:3, vid., at Proverbs 6:21 Proverbs 3:3. achuno, little brother, beruno, little son, and the like. ![]() insân el-'ain, the little man of the eye, i.e., the apple of the eye, named from the miniature portrait of him who looks into it being reflected from it, vid., at Psalm 17:8 the ending ôn is here diminutive, like Syr. 2 and 3, and in the editions of Athias and Clodius, so that the word belongs to the class פתחין באתנח (with short instead of long vowel by the pausal accent): no reason for this is to be perceived, especially as ( Proverbs 4:4) the Tsere (ê from aj) which is characteristic of the imper. There וחיה is punctuated with Silluk here, according to Kimchi (Michlol 125a), with Segol-Athnach, וחיה, as in the Cod. וחיה, which must here be translated according to its sense as a conclusion, because it comes in between the objects governed by שׁמר, vid., at Proverbs 4:4. Regarding צפן, vid., at Proverbs 2:1 אתּך refers, as there, to the sphere of one's own character, and that subjectively. The lxx has after Proverbs 7:1 another distich but it here disturbs the connection. Keil and Delitzsch Biblical Commentary on the Old TestamentThe introduction first counsels in general to a true appreciation of these well-considered life-rules of wisdom.Īnd treasure up my commandments with thee.Ģ Keep my commandments, and thou shalt live Īnd my instruction as the apple of thine eye. Say to her, Thou art my sister, my spouse, my beloved: let her have the command of thy heart, and the conduct of thy life. render it, την δε φρονησιν γνωριμον περιποιησαι σεαυτω, Acquire to thyself prudence for an acquaintance while other foolish young men seek wanton mistresses, whom they frequently call sisters, or kinswomen, let wisdom be thy mistress acquaint and delight thyself with her. Call understanding thy kinswoman - The LXX. Say unto wisdom, Thou art my sister - The name of sister is a name of friendship, often used between the husband and wife, and denotes the chaste love which he should have to wisdom. Fix them in thy mind and affection: see on Proverbs 3:3. ![]() Constantly remember and meditate upon them. Bind them upon thy fingers - As a ring which is put upon them, and is continually in a man’s eye. And my law as the apple of thine eye - With all possible care and diligence, as men guard that most noble and necessary, and therefore highly-esteemed and beloved part of the body from all danger, yea, even from the least mote. It is a promise in the form of a command, as Proverbs 3:25. Keep my commandments, and live - That is, thou shalt live. ![]()
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