Adam Clarke's Bible Commentary Verse 2. In a parable ] Or, I will give you instruction by numerous examples; see Psa. xlix. 1-4, which bears a great similarity to this; and see the notes there. The term parable, in its various acceptations, has already been sufficiently explained; but lm mashal may here mean example, as opposed to hrwt torah, law or precept, ver. 1.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 1-8 - These are called dark and deep sayings, because they are carefully to be looked into. The law of God was given with a particular charge to teach it diligently to their children, that the church may abide for ever. Also, that the providences of God, both in mercy and in judgment might encourage them to conform to the will of God. The works of God much strengthen our resolution to keep his commandments. Hypocrisy is the high road to apostacy; those that do not set their hearts right will not be stedfast with God. Many parents, by negligence an wickedness, become murderers of their children. But young persons though they are bound to submit in all things lawful, must not obe sinful orders, or copy sinful examples.
Original Hebrew אפתחה6605 במשׁל4912 פי6310 אביעה5042 חידות2420 מני4480 קדם׃6924
