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Proverbs 23:11 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Proverbs 23:11 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 23 verse 11 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For their redeemer is mighty; he shall plead their cause with thee.”
Proverbs 23:11 (KJV)
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Commentary on Proverbs 23:11
This verse grounds the previous warning in God's character as defender of the fatherless. 'Their redeemer is mighty' (גֹּאֲלָם חָזָק/go'alam chazaq, their kinsman-redeemer is strong) identifies God as the ultimate גֹּאֵל (go'el), the family advocate who protects and avenges. In Israel, the kinsman-redeemer had three primary duties: buy back family land sold due to poverty (Leviticus 25:25), marry a widowed relative to preserve the family line (Ruth 3-4), and avenge murdered family members (Numbers 35:19). God assumes this role for the fatherless who lack human advocates. 'He shall plead their ...
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Cross-References for Proverbs 23:11
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“and plunder the life of those who plunder them.”
“I know that my Redeemer lives. In the end”
“fatherless”
“For the oppression of the poor”
“I will plead your cause”
“Thus saith the LORD of hosts; The children of Israel and the children of Judah were oppressed together: and all that took them captives held them fast; they refused to let them go.”