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Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 7:19

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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The reference to the husband is probably a blind. The use of the word “goodman” is due to the wish of the English translators to give a colloquial character to this part of their Version. The Hebrew is merely “the man.” A touch of scorn may be noticed in the form of speech: not “my husband,” but simply “the man.” return to 'Top of Page'
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