Question

5 multiple choice 1 point in proverbs, to which of the following is wisdom compared? a valuable treasure an unclimbable mountain peak the plague a boring old man clear my selection 6 multiple choice 1 point the new testament explains how the same person would fulfill the old testament promises of a king like david and be isaiahs promise of what? a prophet greater than jeremiah a worship leader like david a priest like aaron a suffering servant clear my selection 7 multiple choice 1 point many verses in proverbs speak against the dishonest use of faulty scales to cheat when buying or selling. in these verses, proverbs wants those who fear god to imitate what about him?

Explanation:

Question 5

In Proverbs, wisdom is often compared to a valuable treasure (e.g., "Wisdom is better than jewels, and all that you may desire cannot compare with her" - Proverbs 8:11). The other options (unclimbable mountain peak, plague, boring old man) don't align with the biblical imagery of wisdom in Proverbs.

The New Testament (specifically passages about Jesus) fulfills Old Testament promises: Jesus is a greater leader than David (fulfilling the Davidic covenant), a prophet greater than Jeremiah, a priest like Aaron (in the order of Melchizedek), and a suffering servant (fulfilling Isaiah's suffering servant prophecy). However, the core fulfillment of David - like leadership and Isaiah's promise (Messiah) centers on Jesus as a greater leader (king) like David and the suffering servant. But among the options, "a suffering servant" is a key fulfillment of Isaiah's promise, and Jesus is the one who fulfills all these, with the suffering servant being a direct Isaiahic promise. Also, the New Testament explains Jesus as the one who fulfills the Davidic (king like David) and Isaiah's (suffering servant) promises. The most accurate in the context of "the same person" (Jesus) fulfilling Old Testament promises: Jesus is the suffering servant (Isaiah 53), a greater prophet, a greater king than David, and a priest. But the option "a suffering servant" is a direct fulfillment of Isaiah's promise, and the New Testament explains this.

Proverbs condemns dishonest scales (Proverbs 11:1, 16:11, 20:10, 20:23) and encourages honest weights and measures, and just dealing. So those who fear God should imitate honest business practices, fair dealing, using just scales, etc. (Since the question is cut off, but based on the context of "dishonest use of faulty scales to cheat when buying or selling", Proverbs wants them to imitate honest weighing, fair trade, integrity in business transactions.)

Answer:

A. a valuable treasure

Question 6