KJV ORIGINAL
For the goodman is not at home, he is gone a long journey:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
For my husband is not at home—he has gone on a long trip:
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows an adulterous woman telling a young man that her husband is away, trying to entice him into sin.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Proverbs chapter 7, where Solomon describes a scene of seduction between an adulterous woman and a naive young man. In ancient Israel, adultery was considered one of the most serious sins, punishable by death. The 'goodman' refers to the woman's husband, and her statement reveals her calculated plan to commit adultery while he is away on business.
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