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Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 9:1

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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A parable full of beauty, and interesting in its parallelism to the parables of our Lord Matthew 22:3-4; Luke 14:16. Seven pillars - The number is chosen as indicating completeness and perfection. God revealing Himself in nature, resting in His work, entering into covenant with human beings - these were the ideas conveyed by it. return to 'Top of Page'
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