Lambs for Clothing - Proverbs 27:26

In the book of Proverbs Solomon said, “the hay appears, and the tender grass shows itself, and the herbs of the mountains are gathered”, and in chapter twenty-seven and verse twenty-six of Proverbs Solomon said, “the lambs are for your clothing” where we read,

The lambs are for your clothing,

and the goats are the price of the field.

The verse begins, “The lambs are for your clothing, ...” Solomon began with the words, “the lambs” or “the young sheep” “are for your clothing” which means “exist on behalf of your, Solomon's readers and listeners' garments and raiment”. Solomon said the young sheep were to be used for the clothing of his readers and listeners. 

The verse goes on to say, “... and the goats are the price of the field.” Solomon continued with the words, “and the goats” or “and the rams or he-goats” “are the price” which means “exist as the hire, reward and gain” “of the field” or “pertaining to the land, plain or cultivated ground”. Solomon said the rams or he-goats exist as the reward and gain of the land or cultivated ground. 

When we think through the words in this verse, we learn through Solomon how God the Heavenly Father has provided for people through his creation, and we are the beneficiaries of all He provides. God loves us, and He proved His love by sending His Son Jesus into the world to die on the cross for the sins of all mankind. When we yield to Him as our “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and teach us the value of His provision through His creation. 

Next time Solomon shares about, “goat's milk”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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