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#2 Proverbs - The Name of the Book

Understand that the word "Proverbs" have Two Meanings

Created byRosa Suen

Last updated 1/2025

English

What you'll learn

UNDERSTAND the meaning of Proverbs
START using Hebrew Lexicon
DIG into the meaning of the Hebrew Word for "Proverbs"
APPRECIATE Proverbs In Picture Languages
USING comparisons with the word "like"
WHY "rule" is so important in Proverbs
HAVE a statistics analysis of the word "Proverbs"
KNOW how to apply proverbs in every day living

Course content

6 sections • 17 lectures • 49m total length

Introduction3:22
Unpack the name of the book Proverbs by exploring its Hebrew meanings as parables and rulership, and learn how wisdom governs life.
Overview of the Course: The Name of the Book Proverbs0:49

Hebrew Lexicon: First Meaning of Proverbs is Parable2:10
Examine the Hebrew lexicon to learn that the first meaning of Proverbs is parable, using Strong's numbers to study original language and avoid projecting cultural assumptions.
Proverbs - H4912 - 40 times in Old Testament2:05
Explore how a single word appears 40 times across the Old Testament, with Ezekiel using life as a parable to illustrate God's judgment, and preview its six appearances in Proverbs.
Proverbs H4912 - 6 times in Proverbs4:17
Explore how six occurrences of a Hebrew word reveal Proverbs as parables, the words of the wise, and riddles, guiding readers toward wise living and teachable parent‑child lessons.
Proverbs in the Mouth of A Fool - Parabolic Picture Language3:51
Learn how parabolic picture language exposes that a proverb spoken by a fool is useless unless applied; see how a lame leg and thorns warn against inaction.
Using Parabolic Word "Like" - 3 Picture Languages in Proverbs4:02
Explore parabolic words and the use of like to compare images in Proverbs, from storms and winds to the light of dawn and a hedge of thorns.
Fun Work #1 - Find 3 Parabolic Picture Language Proverbs0:11

The 2nd Definition of "Proverbs" - Mashal - To Rule, To Govern2:38
Explore Hebrew definition of proverb, machaut, as a verb meaning to rule, to have dominion, and to reign. Compare noun and verb forms and examine how parables relate to ruling.
H4910 - To Rule - Gen 1:16-18 and Proverbs 8:27-294:49
Examine the meaning of 'to rule' in Genesis 1:16–18 and Proverbs 8:27–29, showing how God sets orbits and limits, guided by wisdom and divine laws for living.
H4910 – To Rule - People to people - Gen 3:163:01
The lecture shows that Proverbs' rule means people ruling people, linking leadership to marriage as depicted in Genesis 3:16, and it discusses obedience and submission alongside Proverbs 31.
H4910 in Proverbs – 11X7:29
Explore how the word rule appears eleven times in proverbs to reveal how diligence, self-control, and ruling spirit govern life.
Fun Work #2 - Find 4 Proverbs on Ruling0:08

Requirements

No requirements
It would be helpful if students take the #1 Series on Every Day Proverbs
Each series is built on top of the other so there is a progression of learning

Description

Book fo Proverbs

The book of Proverbs is filled with wise sayings that we can use everday.

For those of us who want to gain wisdom in everyday life, this is the book to go to as it deals with practical principles of how to have wisdom in relating to people.

The word "Proverbs" have two meanings in the Bible.

1. Parable

2. To Rule and To Govern

In this course, learn how to use picture languages to understand proverbs.

Learn also why "ruling" and "governing" are so important to walk on this path of wisdom.

An overview of what students will learn in this course on Every Day Proverbs:

They will be able to have a greater understanding of why the Book is given the title "Proverbs"
They will be able to see the importance of why we need to check the Hebrew word in which the Old Testament was written in
They will be able to interpret the Bible now with one's opinion but use Bible verses to enlighten each other regarding the meaning
They will be able to read statistics graphs regarding how a word is used in the bible
They will come to know the 2 Definitions to the word "Proverbs"

There are 12 Parts in this course

Part 1: Proverbs 1:1 - How it is written in Hebrew

Part 2: The First Definition of Proverbs - Parables

Part 3: “Proverbs” מָשָׁל H4912 – 40X in OT

Part 4: “Proverbs” מָשָׁל H4912 – 6X in the Book of Proverbs

Part 5: Parable – Picture Language

Part 6: Parabolic words: Using "like" for comparisons

Part 7: The Second Definition of Proverbs - To Rule, To Govern

Part 8: "Proverbs" מָשָׁל (Mashal) H4910 To Rule

Part 9: Ruling in the Universe

Part 10: Proverbs מָשָׁל H4910 – To Rule - People to people

Part 11: Proverbs מָשָׁל (Mashal) H4910 Rule - 11X

Part 12: Life Application

Come and join us,

Rosa

If you have not taken #1 Proverbs - Every Day Proverbs, it is good to take that course as your foundation to the rest of the series.

Who this course is for:

Students who want to learn about wisdom
Students who want to learn more wise saying
Students who want to learn more about how to get wisdom from God
Students who are serious about life and want to get motivated to grow
Great for personal growth and personal development

#2 Proverbs - The Name of the Book

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Course content

Introduction2 lectures • 4min

Part 1: Proverbs 1:1 in English and Hebrew1 lecture • 2min

First Meaning of Proverbs H4912 - Parables6 lectures • 17min

The 2nd Definition of "Proverbs" - Mashal - H4910 - To Rule5 lectures • 18min

Life Application1 lecture • 2min

Bonus Viideo Section2 lectures • 6min

Requirements

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