New International VersionShe has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table.
New Living TranslationShe has prepared a great banquet, mixed the wines, and set the table.
English Standard VersionShe has slaughtered her beasts; she has mixed her wine; she has also set her table.
Berean Standard BibleShe has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table.
King James BibleShe hath killed her beasts; she hath mingled her wine; she hath also furnished her table.
New King James VersionShe has slaughtered her meat, She has mixed her wine, She has also furnished her table.
New American Standard BibleShe has prepared her food, she has mixed her wine; She has also set her table;
NASB 1995She has prepared her food, she has mixed her wine; She has also set her table;
NASB 1977She has prepared her food, she has mixed her wine; She has also set her table;
Legacy Standard BibleShe has slaughtered her cattle, she has mixed her wine; She has also prepared her table;
Amplified BibleShe has prepared her food, she has mixed her wine; She has also set her table.
Christian Standard BibleShe has prepared her meat; she has mixed her wine; she has also set her table.
Holman Christian Standard BibleShe has prepared her meat; she has mixed her wine; she has also set her table.
American Standard VersionShe hath killed her beasts; she hath mingled her wine; She hath also furnished her table:
Contemporary English VersionShe has prepared the meat and set out the wine. Her feast is ready.
English Revised VersionShe hath killed her beasts; she hath mingled her wine; she hath also furnished her table.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationShe has prepared her meat. She has mixed her wine. She has set her table.
Good News TranslationShe has had an animal killed for a feast, mixed spices in the wine, and set the table.
International Standard VersionShe has prepared her food, she has spiced her wine, and she also has set her dining table.
NET BibleShe has prepared her meat, she has mixed her wine; she also has arranged her table.
New Heart English BibleShe has prepared her meat. She has mixed her wine. She has also set her table.
Webster's Bible TranslationShe hath killed her beasts; she hath mingled her wine; she hath also furnished her table. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleShe has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table.
World English BibleShe has prepared her meat. She has mixed her wine. She has also set her table. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionShe has slaughtered her slaughter, "" She has mingled her wine, "" Indeed, she has arranged her table.
Young's Literal Translation She hath slaughtered her slaughter, She hath mingled her wine, Yea, she hath arranged her table.
Smith's Literal TranslationShe slaughtered her slaughter; she mingled her wine; also she prepared her table. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleShe hath slain her victims, mingled her wine, and set forth her table.
Catholic Public Domain VersionShe has immolated her victims. She has mixed her wine and set forth her table.
New American BibleShe has prepared her meat, mixed her wine, yes, she has spread her table.
New Revised Standard VersionShe has slaughtered her animals, she has mixed her wine, she has also set her table. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleShe has slaughtered her beasts; she has mingled her wine; she has also prepared her table.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd she has killed her sacrificial victim and she has mingled her wine and has prepared her table. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917She hath prepared her meat, she hath mingled her wine; She hath also furnished her table.
Brenton Septuagint TranslationShe has killed her beasts; she has mingled her wine in a bowl, and prepared her table.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context The Way of Wisdom1Wisdom has built her house; she has carved out her seven pillars. 2She has preparedher meatand mixedher wine;she has alsosether table.3She has sent out her maidservants; she calls out from the heights of the city.…
Cross References Matthew 22:2-4“The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son. / He sent his servants to call those he had invited to the banquet, but they refused to come. / Again, he sent other servants and said, ‘Tell those who have been invited that I have prepared my dinner. My oxen and fattened cattle have been killed, and everything is ready. Come to the wedding banquet.’
Luke 14:16-17But Jesus replied, “A certain man prepared a great banquet and invited many guests. / When it was time for the banquet, he sent his servant to tell those who had been invited, ‘Come, for everything is now ready.’
Isaiah 55:1-2“Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you without money, come, buy, and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost! / Why spend money on that which is not bread, and your labor on that which does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of foods.
Matthew 25:1-10“At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. / Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. / The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take along any extra oil. ...
John 6:53-56So Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I tell you, unless you eat the flesh and drink the blood of the Son of Man, you have no life in you. / Whoever eats My flesh and drinks My blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day. / For My flesh is real food, and My blood is real drink. ...
Revelation 19:9Then the angel told me to write, “Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.” And he said to me, “These are the true words of God.”
Psalm 23:5You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
John 2:1-11On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, / and Jesus and His disciples had also been invited to the wedding. / When the wine ran out, Jesus’ mother said to Him, “They have no more wine.” ...
Luke 22:19-20And He took the bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body, given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” / In the same way, after supper He took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is poured out for you.
1 Corinthians 10:16-17Is not the cup of blessing that we bless a participation in the blood of Christ? And is not the bread that we break a participation in the body of Christ? / Because there is one loaf, we who are many are one body; for we all partake of the one loaf.
John 4:13-14Jesus said to her, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again. / But whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a fount of water springing up to eternal life.”
Matthew 26:26-28While they were eating, Jesus took bread, spoke a blessing and broke it, and gave it to the disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is My body.” / Then He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. / This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.
Isaiah 25:6On this mountain the LORD of Hosts will prepare a lavish banquet for all the peoples, a feast of aged wine, of choice meat, of finely aged wine.
John 7:37-38On the last and greatest day of the feast, Jesus stood up and called out in a loud voice, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. / Whoever believes in Me, as the Scripture has said: ‘Streams of living water will flow from within him.’”
1 Peter 2:2-3Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, / now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.
Treasury of Scripture She has killed her beasts; she has mingled her wine; she has also furnished her table. killed Isaiah 25:6 And in this mountain shall the LORD of hosts make unto all people a feast of fat things, a feast of wines on the lees, of fat things full of marrow, of wines on the lees well refined. Matthew 22:3,4 And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come… 1 Corinthians 5:7,8 Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us: … beasts Genesis 43:16 And when Joseph saw Benjamin with them, he said to the ruler of his house, Bringthese men home, and slay, and make ready; forthese men shall dine with me at noon. mingled Proverbs 9:5 Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the winewhich I have mingled. Proverbs 23:30 They that tarry long at the wine; they that go to seek mixed wine. Luke 14:17 And sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready. Jump to Previous ArrangedBeastsDeathFatFoodFurnishedKilledMeatMingledMixedPreparedReadySlaughterSlaughteredTableWineJump to Next ArrangedBeastsDeathFatFoodFurnishedKilledMeatMingledMixedPreparedReadySlaughterSlaughteredTableWineProverbs 9 1.The discipline4.and the doctrine of wisdom13.The custom16.and error of follyShe has prepared her meatIn ancient Israel, preparing meat was a significant task, often reserved for special occasions or feasts. This phrase suggests a sense of readiness and abundance. The act of preparing meat indicates a deliberate and thoughtful process, symbolizing wisdom's careful planning and provision. In biblical times, meat was not a daily staple but a luxury, highlighting the value and richness of what wisdom offers. This preparation can be seen as a type of Christ, who is the ultimate provision for humanity, offering Himself as the "bread of life" ( John 6:35). and mixed her wine
Mixing wine in the ancient Near East often involved adding spices or water to enhance flavor and reduce potency. This practice reflects hospitality and generosity, as well as the careful crafting of something desirable and beneficial. Wine in Scripture is frequently associated with joy and celebration (Psalm 104:15). The mixing of wine here can be seen as a metaphor for the depth and richness of wisdom's teachings, offering a full and satisfying experience. It also points to the New Covenant in Christ's blood, symbolized by wine in the Lord's Supper (Luke 22:20). she has also set her table
Setting a table is an act of preparation and invitation, indicating that everything is ready for guests to partake. In the cultural context, a set table signifies welcome, fellowship, and community. This imagery aligns with the biblical theme of God's invitation to His people to partake in His blessings and wisdom. The table set by wisdom can be compared to the banquet imagery found inIsaiah 25:6, where the Lord prepares a feast for all peoples. It also foreshadows the marriage supper of the Lamb inRevelation 19:9, where believers are invited to dine with Christ in eternal fellowship. Persons / Places / Events 1. Wisdom (Personified as a Woman)In Proverbs 9, wisdom is personified as a woman who prepares a feast, inviting people to partake in her banquet. This personification is a literary device used throughout Proverbs to convey the value and accessibility of wisdom. 2. The Banquet (Event)The banquet represents the rich and fulfilling life that wisdom offers. It is a metaphor for the spiritual nourishment and satisfaction that comes from living according to God's wisdom. 3. The Table (Place)The table symbolizes a place of fellowship and communion. In the context of Proverbs, it represents the setting where wisdom is shared and experienced. Teaching Points The Abundance of WisdomWisdom is not scarce; it is abundantly available to those who seek it. Just as a feast is prepared with care and abundance, so is the wisdom of God ready for us. Preparation and IntentionalityJust as the woman in Proverbs 9 prepares her feast, we must be intentional in seeking and preparing our hearts to receive wisdom. This involves studying Scripture, prayer, and living in obedience to God's commands. Invitation to FellowshipThe setting of a table implies an invitation to fellowship. Wisdom invites us into a relationship with God and others, where we can grow and be nourished spiritually. The Cost of WisdomWhile the feast is prepared and offered freely, accepting the invitation requires a response. We must be willing to leave behind foolishness and embrace the path of wisdom. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 9
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What are the seven deadly sins?(2) She hath killed her beasts.--Comp. Matthew 22:4. She hath mingled her wine--i.e., probably, flavoured it with spices, to improve the flavour. (Comp.Proverbs 23:30.) But the wine used at the Passover (Matthew 26:29, &c.) was mingled with water to decrease its strength. She hath also furnished her table.--"Christ hath furnished His own Table, exhibiting His precious and spotless Body and Blood, which are daily celebrated at that mystic and divine board, being sacrificed in commemoration of that ever-to-be-remembered original table of that mystic and divine supper."--S. Hippolytus (ed. Lagarde, p. 199), quoted by Wordsworth. Verse 2. - She hath killed her beasts. So in the parable of the marriage of the king's son ( Matthew 22, which is parallel to the present), the king sends his servants to notify the guests that the oxen and fatlings are killed, and all things are ready. Wisdom has stores of nourishment for understanding and affection; and Christ has offered himself as a Victim in our behalf, and now makes bounteous offers of grace, and especially has ordained the sacrament of the Lord's Supper for the strengthening and refreshing of the soul. She hath mingled her wine; Septuagint, "She hath mixed ( ἐκέρασεν) her wine in a bowl." The wine which, untempered, was too luscious or too fiery to drink, was made palatable by a certain admixture of water, it was always so mixed at the Passover; and the ancient Christian Liturgies direct the mixture in the celebration of the Holy Eucharist, doubtless from traditional use. Some, however, think that allusion is here made to the custom of adding drugs to wine in order to increase its potency. Among the Greeks, ἄκρατος οϊνος meant "wine without water," and in Revelation 14:10 we have ἄκρατον κεκερασμένον, "undiluted wine mixed." And probably in the text the notion is that the fluid for the guests' delectation is properly prepared, that there may be no trouble when they arrive (see on Proverbs 23:30). She hath also furnished her table, by arranging the dishes, etc., thereon ( Psalm 23:5, "Thou preparest a table before me," where the same verb, arak, is used; comp. Isaiah 21:5). Moralizing on this passage, St. Gregory says, "The Lord 'killed the sacrifices' by offering himself on our behalf. He 'mingled the wine,' blending together the cup of his precepts from the historical narration and the spiritual signification. And he 'set forth his table,' i.e. Holy Writ, which with the bread of the Word refreshes us when we are wearied and come to him away from the burdens of the world, and by its effect of refreshing strengthens us against our adversaries" ('Moral,' 17:43, Oxford transl.).
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew She has preparedטָבְחָ֣ה(ṭā·ḇə·ḥāh)Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 2873:To slaughter, butcher, slayher meat;טִ֭בְחָהּ(ṭiḇ·ḥāh)Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 2874:Something slaughtered, a beast, butcheryshe has mixedמָסְכָ֣ה(mā·sə·ḵāh)Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 4537:To mix, produce by mixingher wine;יֵינָ֑הּ(yê·nāh)Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 3196:Wine, intoxicationshe has alsoאַ֝֗ף(’ap̄)Conjunction
Strong's 637:Meaning accession, yea, adversatively thoughsetעָֽרְכָ֥ה(‘ā·rə·ḵāh)Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 6186:To set in a, row, arrange, put in orderher table.שֻׁלְחָנָֽהּ׃(šul·ḥā·nāh)Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 7979:A table, a meal
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