Proverbs 9:3

She hath sent forth her maidens: she crieth upon the highest places of the city,

Study Helps

Interpretation

Christ has prepared ordinances to which his people are admitted, and by which nourishment is given here to those that believe in him, as well as mansions in heaven hereafter. The ministers of the gospel go forth to invite the guests.

Read with

This thought runs through Proverbs 9:3-5.

Proverbs 9:3 Proverbs 9:4 Proverbs 9:5

Glossary

City People: The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).