She hath killed her beasts; she hath mingled her wine; she hath also furnished her table.
She has prepared her meat; she has mixed her wine; she has set her table with food.
The writer is describing Wisdom as a gracious host who has carefully prepared a feast and is ready to welcome guests.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Proverbs, attributed mainly to King Solomon, this verse is part of a larger passage where Wisdom is depicted as a gracious hostess preparing a feast to invite the simple and unwary. This imagery reflects ancient Israelite and Near Eastern customs, where hosting a banquet with slaughtered animals, mixed wine, and a set table symbolized abundance, hospitality, and the sharing of valuable insights for daily living. Such preparations highlight Wisdom's thoroughness in drawing people toward godly understanding and away from folly.
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