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Attributed commentary excerpt

Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 7:1

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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The harlot adulteress of an Eastern city is contrasted with the true feminine ideal of the Wisdom who is to be the “sister” and “kinswoman” Proverbs 7:4 of the young man as he goes on his way through life. See Proverbs 8:0 in the introduction. return to 'Top of Page'
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