KJV ORIGINAL
Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine which I have mingled.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Come, eat my bread and drink the wine I have prepared and mixed.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Wisdom is inviting people to come and receive the nourishment and satisfaction she offers.
📚 Historical Context
In Proverbs 9, Wisdom is personified as a woman who has built her house and prepared a feast, inviting people to come and learn from her. In ancient times, sharing bread and wine was a sign of hospitality, fellowship, and covenant relationship. The 'mingled wine' refers to wine mixed with spices or water, which was a common practice for special occasions and feasts.
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