Throughout Exodus and Genesis the ancient hebrew culture is brought to life. In that culture of ancient hebrew, a set of ethical guidelines is present throughout the text. The text Proverbs places an emphasis on ethical law as well as ancient hebrew etiquette though giving the reader the means of better interpretation. Proverbs are short quotes constructed by several authors with a purpose to elaborate on the ten commandments.
The commandment from Exodus is that man must “have no other gods” other than god himself, this idea is emphasised in proverbs. In Proverbs, God addresses man as “my son” this shows characteristics of a father figure. In addition god “sets” man on “the right path” which also gives insight on what role god plays in the hebrew peoples lives. When god addresses man through a father figure it shows a connection only emphasised by someone who has always been there for the hebrew people since birth, therefore there in return the hebrew may only have this god and no other. …show more content…
It is through the “father” and “mother” that one matures as they posses more life experiences which are handed down. The proverb relating to “[listening]” to elders is directly placing an emphasis on the ethical law of “[honouring]” one's parents. The relationship between the two texts allow for a more specific interpretation of the ten commandments. In Exodus the commandment are presented, however, they are quite open to interpretation. Then Proverbs uses the commandments and uses them in realistic environments to further specify what they
The commandment from Exodus is that man must “have no other gods” other than god himself, this idea is emphasised in proverbs. In Proverbs, God addresses man as “my son” this shows characteristics of a father figure. In addition god “sets” man on “the right path” which also gives insight on what role god plays in the hebrew peoples lives. When god addresses man through a father figure it shows a connection only emphasised by someone who has always been there for the hebrew people since birth, therefore there in return the hebrew may only have this god and no other. …show more content…
It is through the “father” and “mother” that one matures as they posses more life experiences which are handed down. The proverb relating to “[listening]” to elders is directly placing an emphasis on the ethical law of “[honouring]” one's parents. The relationship between the two texts allow for a more specific interpretation of the ten commandments. In Exodus the commandment are presented, however, they are quite open to interpretation. Then Proverbs uses the commandments and uses them in realistic environments to further specify what they