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Proverbs 7:19

Proverbs 7:19
For the goodman is not at home, he is gone a long journey:

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

He hath taken a bag of money with him,.... Or, "in his hand" (a); either for merchandise, as Gersom; or for defraying:…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

The reference to the husband is probably a blind. The use of the word “goodman” is due to the wish of the English…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Proverbs 7:6-23

Solomon here, to enforce the caution he had given against the sin of whoredom, tells a story of a young man that was…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

the goodman Heb. the man, i.e. her husband. There is no fear of detection. See for the reason why this is urged, Pro…

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