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Proverbs 27:17. Iron sharpeneth iron — Iron tools are made sharp, and fit for use, by rubbing them against the file, or some other iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend — Quickens his ingenuity, enlivens his affections, strengthens his judgment, excites him to virtuous and useful actions, and makes him, in all respects, a ...
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- 17 as Iron Sharpens Iron, so One Man Sharpens Another
Verse 17. - Iron sharpeneth iron. The proverb deals with the...
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Verse Proverbs 27:17. Iron sharpeneth iron — As hard iron, viz., steel, will bring a knife to a better edge when it is properly whetted against it: so one friend may be the means of exciting another to reflect, dive deeply into, and illustrate a subject, without which whetting or excitement, this had never taken place.
Proverbs 27:17. As iron sharpens iron, So a man sharpens the countenance of his friend. a. As iron sharpens iron: A piece of iron can sharpen another piece of iron, but it happens through striking, friction, and with sparks. We think of the iron of a blacksmith’s hammer working on a sword to make it sharp. b.
This proverb is about good friends – they will make you better (Pr 27:9). A good friend will make you brighter, sharper, and more useful. But not any friend will do.
24 Ιαν 2024 · These are just a few verses leading up to iron sharpens iron in verse 17. Proverbs 27 is teaching the value of honest relationships that ultimately help us becoming more like Christ.
David Guzik commentary on Proverbs 27, including God's wisdom regarding planning for the future, and how to receiving honor as the reward of godly humility.
What does Proverbs 27:17 mean? A common method to sharpen steel, or iron, is to use a similar piece of metal. When the two scrape against each other, both pieces are shaped and rough spots are removed. Similarly, two people can interact and help refine each other.
