Proverbs 7:19 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

For the goodman is not at home, he is gone a long journey:

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✦ 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

Proverbs 7 is a chapter in the Book of Proverbs, attributed to King Solomon, which uses poetic and narrative forms to teach wisdom and moral living to young people in ancient Israel. In this specific passage, a father is warning his son about the dangers of being enticed by an adulterous woman who assures him that her husband is away on a long journey, making it seem like a safe time for sin. This reflects the cultural emphasis in ancient Near Eastern societies on guarding against moral temptations to preserve family and community integrity.

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