Bible Study?20250207 Sir 25:1-26
Bible Study?20250207 Sir 25:1-26
Book of Wisdom of Yeshua Ben Sirach (Ben Sira)
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??New American Bible, Revised Edition. (Washington, DC: The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, 2011), Sir 1
??CHAPTER 25
Those Who Are Worthy of Praise
1?* With three things I am delighted,
for they are pleasing to the Lord and to human beings:
Harmony among relatives, friendship among neighbors,
and a wife and a husband living happily together.
2?Three kinds of people I hate,
and I loathe their manner of life:
A proud pauper, a rich liar,
and a lecherous old fool.
3?In your youth you did not gather.
How will you find anything in your old age?
4?How appropriate is sound judgment in the gray-haired,
and good counsel in the elderly!
5?How appropriate is wisdom in the aged,
understanding and counsel in the venerable!
6?The crown of the elderly, wide experience;
their glory, the fear of the Lord.
7?There are nine who come to mind as blessed,
a tenth whom my tongue proclaims:*
The man who finds joy in his children,
and the one who lives to see the downfall of his enemies.
8?Happy the man who lives with a sensible woman,
and the one who does not plow with an ox and a donkey combined.*
Happy the one who does not sin with the tongue,
who does not serve an inferior.
9?Happy the one who finds a friend,
who speaks to attentive ears.
10?How great is the one who finds wisdom,
but none is greater than the one who fears the Lord.
11?Fear of the Lord surpasses all else.
To whom can we compare the one who has it??
12?The fear of the Lord is the beginning of his love: and faith is the beginning of cleaving unto him. 11?The Apocrypha: King James Version (Bellingham, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc., 1995), Sir 25:12.
Wicked and Virtuous Women*
13?Any wound, but not a wound of the heart!
Any wickedness, but not the wickedness of a woman!
14?Any suffering, but not suffering from one’s foes!
Any vengeance, but not the vengeance of one’s enemies!
15?There is no poison worse than that of a serpent,
no venom greater than that of a woman.
16?I would rather live with a dragon or a lion
than live with a wicked woman.a
17?A woman’s wicked disposition changes her appearance,
and makes her face as dark as a bear.
18?When her husband sits among his neighbors,
a bitter sigh escapes him unawares.
19?There is hardly an evil like that in a woman;
may she fall to the lot of the sinner!
20?Like a sandy hill to aged feet
is a garrulous wife to a quiet husband.
21?Do not be enticed by a woman’s beauty,
or be greedy for her wealth.
22?Harsh is the slavery and great the shame
when a wife supports her husband.
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23?Depressed mind, gloomy face,
and a wounded heart—a wicked woman.
Drooping hands and quaking knees,
any wife who does not make her husband happy.
24?With a woman sin had a beginning,
and because of her we all die.*
25?Allow water no outlet,
and no boldness of speech to a wicked woman.
26?If she does not go along as you direct,
cut her away from you. 1
? A numerical saying in threes.
? A numerical proverb (9 + 1), in which the tenth element, “the one who fears the Lord,” is the most important.
? An ox and a donkey combined: the reference is to a man married to two incompatible women (cf. 37:11a); the imagery derives from Dt 22:10.
??? Other ancient texts read as v. 12:Fear of the Lord is the beginning of loving him,and fidelity is the beginning of clinging to him.
? The harsh statements Ben Sira makes about women reflect the kind of instruction young Jewish males were exposed to in the early second century B.C. His patriarchal perspective is as unfair as it is one-sided.
? Ben Sira refers to the story of the first sin in Gn 3:1–6. Cf. 2?Cor 11:3 and 1?Tm 2:14. St. Paul, however, singles out Adam; cf. Rom 5:12–19; 1?Cor 15:22.
1?New American Bible, Revised Edition (Washington, DC: The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, 2011), Sir 25.
Revelation From God
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Author
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The author of Sirach is self identified in Sirach 50:27 "Instruction in understanding and knowledge I have written in this book, Jesus son of Eleazar son of Sirach of Jerusalem, whose mind poured forth wisdom." But most know him by his common name as Ben Sira. His grandson transcribes the book from Hebrews to Greek.
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Date
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Sirach is believed to be oral tradition of more than 30 years that the Grandson son transcribes. The original work by Ben Sira is believed to be completed around 180BC and the Grandson completing the transcription around 132 BC.
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Structure
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Sirach is written in several literary forms including proverbs, hymns, prayers, and teaching narratives, (almost like a parable).?We must keep these in mind when reading through Sirach.
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We must also keep in mind that the text takes a gendered, heterosexual perspective regarding the acquisition and benefits of wisdom, which is feminine both in Hebrew (h.okma) and Greek (sophia). Sirach Sir 4:14?"Those who serve her minister to the Holy One; the Lord loves those who love her. Sir 4:15?Those who obey her will judge the nations, and all who listen to her will live secure." Both occupations described, the priest and judge, belong to men in second century Palestine. Wisdom is also the mother whom teaches her sons how to prosper (Clifford 326). We must keep in mind that Ben Sira views the Holy Spirit, (Wisdom) in a feminine manner, with all the attributes of a Female, Gal 5:22?But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, Gal 5:23?gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Gal 5:24?Now those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Gal 5:25?If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit. Rom 8:1-12 !!!! This is the goal of Ben Sira that we walk by the Spirit!!!!
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Sir 25 whose sum is (7) the perfect completion of creation, Gen 2:2-3, Rev 22:1-21, Christ Jesus in you,1 Cor 12:1-31, Eph 2:1-22!!!! (25) is the product of (5) The Broken, Rom 3:23, Rev 2:5, The Fallen, Gen 1:4-5, Rev 12:4-9, The Lost, Mat 18:10-14, Joh 10:27-30, The Sinner, Gen 6:16, 1 Ti 1:8-9, The Unbelieving, Luk 15:1-32, John 3:18 times (5) The Broken, Rom 3:23, Rev 2:5, The Fallen, Gen 1:4-5, Rev 12:4-9, The Lost, Mat 18:10-14, Joh 10:27-30, The Sinner, Gen 6:16, 1 Ti 1:8-9, The Unbelieving, Luk 15:1-32, John 3:18 !!!! It has (2) pericopes which stands for YHWH the Son, YHWH Bane, Christ Jesus, YHWH Yeshua, Isa 9:7, Isa 53:5, John 1:1-5, Joh 1:14!!!! There are (26) verses whose sum is (8) A new beginning in Christ Jesus, 2 Cor 5:17-21, Eph 4:1-32, or {(2) YHWH the Son, Christ Jesus, Yeshua Joh 1:1-5, Rev 22:1-5, times (4) YHWH the Church, Qahal, Ecclesia, Joh 10:30-38, John 14:1-31, John 15:1-27, John 17:20-26}!!!! (26) is the product of (2) YHWH the Son, YHWH Bane, Christ Jesus, YHWH Yeshua, Joh 10:30-34, Joh 14:10-14, Joh 17:20-26, Rev 22:1-5 times (13) whose sum is (4) YHWH the Church, Qahal, Ecclesia, Joh 10:30-38, John 14:1-31. John 15:1-27, John 17:20-26, (13) is the product of (3) YHWH, the Holy Spirit, Ruach, Gen 1:2, Rev 2:17, times (4) YHWH the Church, Qahal, Ecclesia, 1 Cor 12:1-31, 2 Cor 5:17-21 plus (1) YHWH the Father, YHWH, Gen 1:1, Rev 22:13 !!!! It is the complete picture of YHWH the Church, with us as the body and Christ as the Head 1 Cor 12:1-31, Eph 2:1-22 !!!!
Purpose
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The over all purpose of Sirach is to demonstrate to Jews and Gentiles that wisdom comes from God and not Athens or Jerusalem. God is the source of all wisdom and God gives wisdom to all whom seek it, Jews and Gentiles alike. Col1:9!!!
The purpose of Sir 25 is to teach all that wisdom, Sir 25:1-13, Isa 11:2, Eze 37:14, Col 1:9, brings you to faith in YHWH, Eph 2:8-9, Gal 2:15-21, Gal 3:1-29, Gal 5:1-26, Heb 11:1-40, Jas 2:14-26, thus You will Declare YHWH as Lord, Rom 10:9-10, John 1:1-5, John 3:15-18, John 3:36, Rom 10:9-10, and Walk in the ways of YHWH Mic 6:8, Rom 8:1-17, Gal 5:16-26, Heb 13:15-21, Jas 3:1-18, which is THEOPHILUS, GOD'S LOVE Rom 5:8, Rom 12:9-21, Rom 13:8-10, 1 Co 13:1-13, Eph 5:1-21!!!!
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Application
YHWH, teach me to declare You as my Lord, My God, My Savior, that I receive and share THEOPHILUS with the world. I am so blessed and honored that You are using me Lord to teach all, all that You are teaching me, especially in the dark times we are heading into. Use me YHWH to speak the truth that all are set free in You. In YHWH Yeshua Holy and Precious name I pray and I claim this Petition Amen Amen Amen Amen !!!!
Conclusion
Sir 25 teaches all that wisdom, Sir 25:1-13, Isa 11:2, Eze 37:14, Col 1:9, brings you to faith in YHWH, Eph 2:8-9, Gal 2:15-21, Gal 3:1-29, Gal 5:1-26, Heb 11:1-40, Jas 2:14-26, thus You will Declare YHWH as Lord, Rom 10:9-10, John 1:1-5, John 3:15-18, John 3:36, Rom 10:9-10, and Walk in the ways of YHWH Mic 6:8, Rom 8:1-17, Gal 5:16-26, Heb 13:15-21, Jas 3:1-18, which is THEOPHILUS, GOD'S LOVE Rom 5:8, Rom 12:9-21, Rom 13:8-10, 1 Co 13:1-13, Eph 5:1-21!!!!
Bible Study Question
Do you Love YHWH?
When you seek Wisdom, Understanding, Knowledge in all manner of workmanship, Enoch 14:1–25, Enoch 16:1–4, Enoch 32:1–6, Enoch 33:1–4, Enoch 37:1–5, Enoch 48:1, Enoch 49:3, Enoch 61:8–9, Enoch 61:6–7, Enoch 80:1, Enoch 91:1, Enoch 101:8, Enoch 104:10–13, Enoch 105:1–2, Exo 31:3, Exo35:31, 1 Es 4:59-60, 2 Es 13:52-58, 2 Es 14:38-48, Judith 11:1-23, 2 Mac 2:9, Job 4:20-21, Job 11:4, Job 12:1-25, Job 28:1-28, Job 29:1-25, Job 32:1-22, Job 35:13-16, Job 38:1-41, Job 39:17, Ps 25:4-5, Ps 27:11, Ps 78:1-6, Ps 90:12, Prov 1:20-33, Prov 8:1-36, Prov 9:1-12, Prov 19:1-29, Ecc 2:1-26, Ecc 5:1-3, Ecc 7:11-12, Ecc 8:1-17, Wis 1:1-15, Wis 3:9, Wis 6:17-20, Wis 7:22-30, Wis 8:2-8, Wis 9:1-18, Sir 1:26-27, Sir 3:25, Sir 4:11-19, Sir 6:37, Sir 10:1-5, Sir 11:1-34, Sir 14:20-27, Sir 15:1-20, Sir 16:24-30, Sir 18:27-29, Sir 19:20, Sir 20:1-32, Sir 21:11-28, Sir 24:1-34, Sir 25:1-13, Isa 11:2, Eze 37:14, Col 1:9, it will bring you to Faith in YHWH Enoch 99:10, Tobit 7:1-16, Judith 6:1-20, Judith 7:1-32, 1 Mac 4:8-11, Job 17:8-9, Job 19:25-26, Prov 22:4, Sir 25:10-12, Eph 2:8-9, Gal 2:15-21, Gal 3:1-29, Gal 5:1-26, Heb 11:1-40, Jas 2:14-26!!!! That you Declare YHWH as Lord Gen 1:1, Exo 20:1-21, Deut 6:4-8, Enoch 99:10, Tobit 13:4, Tobit 13:15, Judith 6:2, Job 10:12, Job 26:1-14, Job 36:23-33, Job 37:1-24, Job 38:1-41, Job 42:1-17, Ps 8:1-9, Ps 19:1-6, Ps 26:7, Ps 29:1-11, Ps 33:5-7, Ps 40:5-7, Ps 69:1-36, Ps 78:1-72, Ps 84:5-8, Ps 95:1-7, Ps 99:1-9, Ps 132:9-10, Ps 132:1-18, Ps 135:4-18, Ps 144:1-15, Ps 146:3-9, Ps 148:1-14, Prov 30:2-4, Wis 2:16, Wis 8:4, Wis 13:1-19, Sir 10:19-31, Sir 15:11-20, Sir 17:24-32, Sir 25:10-12, John 1:1-5, John 3:15-18, John 3:36, Rom 10:9-10, John 1:1-5, John 3:15-18, John 3:36, Rom 10:9-10, and Walk in the ways of YHWH Deut 8:6, Deut 10:12, Deut 30:1-20, 1 Ki 2:1-9, 1 Ki 8:58-61, 2 Ch 34:30-33, Enoch 92:1–5, Psa 19:1-4, Psa 84:5-12, Ps 101:1-8, Ps 119:1-8, Ps 119:129-136, Ps 128:1-6, Ps 132:1-18, Ps 143:1-12, Prov 28:27, Wis 12:10, Sir 3:1-31, Sir 6:1-37, Sir 9:1-18, Sir 12:1-18, Sir 25:1-26, Isa 48:17, Eze 36:26-27, Mic 6:8, Rom 8:1-17, Gal 5:16-26, Heb 13:15-21, Jas 3:1-18, 1 Pe 1:13-25, 1 Pe 3:1-22, 1 Jn 1:6-10, Which is THEOPHILUS, GOD'S LOVE, Exo 20:1-21, Deut 10:18-19, Deut 11:1-32, Deut 13:3, 1 Sa 18:1-5, 2 Sam 9:1-13, Ps 119:77-78, Prov 28:27, Song of Solomon 2:4, Song of Solomon 5:1-16, So 6:4-12, So 7:1-13, So 8:1-14, Wis 3:9, Sir 3:1-31, Sir 4:1-31, Sir 7:1-36, Sir 25:10-12, Matt 22:36-40, John 3:16, John 13:34-35, Rom 5:8, Rom 12:9-21, Rom 13:8-10, 1 Co 13:1-13, Eph 5:1-21, 1 Jn 3:11-14, 1 Jn 4:1-21, 1 Jn 5:3 !!!!