Proverbs 30:18

Proverbs 30:18 Meaning and Explanation

There be three things which are too wonderful for me, yea, four which I know not:

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Agur marvels at three or four things whose ways he cannot fully comprehend.

The Context of Proverbs 30:18

Introduction to a riddle about wonderous things beyond understanding.

What Does Proverbs 30:18 Mean?

The tone shifts from condemnation to wonder. Agur returns to the riddle form, now expressing admiration rather than judgment for things beyond his understanding.

His confession of not knowing returns to the humility established at the chapter's beginning. Some mysteries invite contemplation rather than criticism.

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What does Proverbs 30:18 mean?

Agur marvels at three or four things whose ways he cannot fully comprehend.

What is the context of Proverbs 30:18?

Introduction to a riddle about wonderous things beyond understanding.

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