What is the meaning of Proverbs 1:23? If you had repented at my rebuke “Turn at my rebuke” pictures Wisdom calling out like a loving parent: • Repentance is more than feeling sorry; it is an about-face toward God (Isaiah 55:7; Acts 3:19). • A rebuke from the Lord is proof of His fatherly love (Proverbs 3:11-12; Revelation 3:19). • Refusing to turn places the hearer outside the safety of God’s wisdom and protection (Proverbs 1:24-27). The verse reminds us that divine correction is an invitation, not a condemnation. Accepting it opens the doorway to everything that follows. then surely I would have poured out my spirit on you God promises more than information—He offers Himself. • “I will pour out My Spirit on all people” (Joel 2:28; fulfilled in Acts 2:17-18). • The Spirit imparts life, guidance, and power (John 6:63; Romans 8:14). • When we welcome correction, we are positioned to receive a fresh, abundant outpouring—much like rivers of living water promised in John 7:38-39. The text assures that repentance triggers divine generosity; God is eager to saturate believers with His presence. I would have made my words known to you With the Spirit comes clarity. • The Lord unveils His counsel to those who fear Him (Psalm 25:14) and grants insight that the world cannot grasp (1 Corinthians 2:12-14). • Jesus promised, “The Holy Spirit… will teach you all things” (John 14:26); wisdom and revelation flow together (Ephesians 1:17). • Practical results include discernment in choices (James 1:5) and stability amid cultural storms (Matthew 7:24-25). God does not hide truth from repentant hearts; He delights to illuminate His Word so we can live it out. summary Proverbs 1:23 links three realities: turning at God’s loving correction, receiving an outpouring of His Spirit, and enjoying clear understanding of His Word. Repentance unlocks the flow; the Spirit supplies power; the revealed Word guides daily life. Accept the rebuke, and the promised cascade of Spirit-filled wisdom follows. |
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