Proverbs 26:25When his speech is charming, don't believe him; for there are seven abominations in his heart.
The setting
Ancient Israel, ~950 BC. Solomon's court where smooth-talking courtiers and foreign diplomats presented themselves with polished words while harboring secret agendas.
The emotion here: protective urgency from having seen too many people fooled
The original word
tō'ēbāh (תּוֹעֵבָה) — abomination, something God finds utterly detestable
Why it matters
The number seven represented completeness in Hebrew culture - this person has TOTAL moral corruption
Read with care
What most readers miss in Proverbs 26:25
The word 'charming' literally means 'makes gracious' - this person works HARD at being likable
Common misconceptionPeople think this is about obvious bad people, but it's specifically about those who are CHARMING and SMOOTH. The dangerous ones don't look dangerous.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
Proverbs 26:25 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Proverbs 26:25 comes from the book of Proverbs, written during the United Kingdom period. The dominant emotion in this verse is seeking, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the wisdom genre of biblical literature. Key themes include deception, discernment. Notable phrases: charming speech; seven abominations. This verse contains a command.
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— 1 Thessalonians 5:17
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— Amos 5:24
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— Genesis 18:25
“Call to me, and I will answer you, and will show you great things, and difficult, which you don't know.”
— Jeremiah 33:3
“Forgive us our sins, for we ourselves also forgive everyone who is indebted to us. Bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evi…”
— Luke 11:4
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