KJV ORIGINAL
He hath taken a bag of money with him, and will come home at the day appointed.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He took a bag of money with him and won't come home until the day he planned to return.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is showing how an adulteress reassures her target that her husband is away on business with plenty of money and won't return for a while.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a longer passage where a wise father warns his son about an adulteress who seduces young men. In ancient times, merchants would travel long distances for trade, carrying money bags and being away from home for extended periods. The woman is using her husband's absence to justify her immoral behavior.
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