Proverbs 6:24 Meaning and Explanation
“To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Parental teaching protects against seduction by an unfaithful woman.
The Context of Proverbs 6:24
The passage applies parental teaching to a specific danger: the seduction of an unfaithful woman.
What Does Proverbs 6:24 Mean?
The specific danger highlighted is the 'evil woman'—a woman unfaithful to her covenant of marriage, who seduces other men. Her primary weapon is her flattering tongue: smooth words of praise and desire that cloud judgment. The teaching of parents serves as a shield against this particular temptation.
The 'strange woman' uses her tongue to flatter and deceive. Without the protective light of parental instruction, a young man becomes vulnerable to her seductive words. The commandment that has been bound to his heart will remind him of truth and fidelity.
Frequently Asked Questions About Proverbs 6:24
What does Proverbs 6:24 mean?
Parental teaching protects against seduction by an unfaithful woman.
What is the context of Proverbs 6:24?
The passage applies parental teaching to a specific danger: the seduction of an unfaithful woman.