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Proverbs 9:10

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Respecting and honoring the LORD is where wisdom begins, and knowing the Holy One brings true understanding.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse teaches that all true wisdom starts with having a deep respect and reverence for God, and understanding comes from knowing who He is.

📚 Historical Context

Proverbs 9:10 comes from the Book of Proverbs, a collection of wise sayings attributed to King Solomon and written during Israel's monarchy to guide people in practical and moral living. In ancient Hebrew culture, wisdom was viewed as a divine gift, and "the fear of the LORD" referred to a deep reverence and obedience toward God, which was essential for understanding life's complexities. This verse emphasizes that true wisdom starts with this reverential awe, reflecting the broader biblical theme of God's role in human knowledge.

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Translation & Methodology Sources

The original manuscript text provided is based on the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain. Our modern English simplifications are generated via proprietary philological synthesis, cross-referenced against Strong's Exhaustive Concordance and the Textus Receptus to ensure unwavering theological and etymological precision.

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