Interpretation of the Bible / Proverbs 18:16

A gift opens the way and ushers the giver into the presence of the great.

In the context in which this proverb is found, it can be interpreted that the “person” in question is someone who has special skills and talents to perform a certain job or task. “The great” could be leaders, bosses, or influential people in a certain field.

So, this verse tells us that the gifts a man can offer to these important people can help open up opportunities or avenues that will lead him to their presence, which can be beneficial to his career or to your personal interests.

It is important to note that gifts should not be viewed as a form of bribery or manipulation, but rather as a token of appreciation or gratitude. Therefore, gifts should be chosen carefully, according to the tastes and preferences of the person to whom they will be given, and without affecting our moral or ethical integrity.

Book: Old Testament / Proverbs

Topics: giving, reward

Attention! This is one of the possible interpretations based on the comments of famous theologians, which may differ from each other. If the interpretation is taken from other languages, then there may be a distortion of meaning when translating the language. Matthew 7:7-8

Go to the page for Christians