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Proverbs 29:21 Cross-References
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“He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.”
Proverbs 29:21 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 29:21
He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child—The verb fineq (to bring up delicately, pamper, indulge) suggests excessive softness. Raising a na'ar (youth, child) in luxury without discipline produces unfortunate results: shall have him become his son at the length.The Hebrew manon (son) at the end is textually difficult; some read it as 'grief' or 'ingratitude.' The wisdom warns against erasing proper boundaries through indulgence—the servant, treated as heir rather than subordinate, eventually claims status he hasn't earned. This applies beyond master-servant contexts to parenting:...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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