My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;
My son, if you will accept my words and treasure my teachings within you;
The writer is beginning a lesson by asking his son to not just hear his wisdom, but to truly receive it and keep it close to his heart.
📚 Historical Context
The Book of Proverbs is part of the Old Testament's Wisdom Literature, traditionally attributed to King Solomon, who ruled Israel around 970-931 BC and was renowned for seeking divine wisdom. In this verse, Solomon speaks as a father figure to his son, encouraging the internalization of godly instruction in a culture where oral tradition and family teachings were essential for moral guidance. This reflects the broader ancient Near Eastern emphasis on wisdom as a means to live rightly before God and avoid folly.
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