Posts from June 2021

Our study has shown that the word “whoso” is found 27 times in Proverbs. These occurrences account for half of the instances in which the word is found throughout the entirety of the Bible. In this installment we conclude our examination of these dozen Proverbs passages in which this word is found. As recorded in Proverbs 29:25, Solomon stated, “The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.” Two prominent thoughts…

As we have noted in the course of these studies, the word “whoso” occurs 54 times in the Bible (King James). Exactly one half of these are found in the book of Proverbs. We continue our examination of these Proverbs passages in which this word is found. Solomon stated, “Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once” (Prov. 28:13). Salvation is the keynote theme of Scripture. Jesus came to “seek…

As noted, there are 27 occurrences of the word “whoso” in Proverbs, which is half of all its appearances in Scripture (KJV). Our study continues as we examine briefly just a few of these. Solomon revealed, “He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy” (Prov. 28:13). In contrast in this passage is the individual who seeks to cover his sins to the individual who earnestly seeks to recover from his sins.…

As we have studied, the word “whoso” appears 27 times in Proverbs, half of all its appearances in Scripture (KJV). The study of this word has generated a number of lessons applicable to modern man, and especially for Christians today. Solomon revealed, “Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father” (Prov. 28:7). Obviously, the law under consideration by Solomon is the law given by Moses. However, the same…

We continue our look at the “whoso” passages found in the book of Proverbs. As noted previously, the word “whoso” appears 27 times in Proverbs, which is half of all its appearances in Scripture (KJV). Solomon revealed, “Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain” (Prov. 25:14). This statement can be understood of either or both, one who boasts of a gift he never received and, one who boasts of a gift he never…