Meaning | An Old Testament book consisting of proverbs from various Israeli sages (including Solomon). |
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Synonym | Book of Proverbs |
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Instance of | book | A major division of a long written composition |
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Part of | Hagiographa, Ketubim, Writings | The third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures |
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Old Testament | The collection of books comprising the sacred scripture of the Hebrews and recording their history as the chosen people |
sapiential book, wisdom book, wisdom literature | Any of the biblical books (Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, Wisdom of Solomon, Ecclesiasticus) that are considered to contain wisdom |