Agur
The Humble Sage
Name Information
- Meaning: "Gatherer"
- Language of Origin: Hebrew
- Gender Usage: Masculine
Agur son of Jakeh is the author of Proverbs 30. Little is known about him, but his words reveal deep humility, a search for wisdom, and a recognition of God’s greatness. His proverbs use vivid imagery and numerical sayings to convey truth.
⏰ Period of the Kings (exact date uncertain)
Roles
- Sage
- Teacher of Wisdom
Relationships
- Father: Jakeh
Story
Introduces himself as a man weary and worn out, recognizing the limits of human wisdom.
Asks for two things: to be kept from falsehood and to have neither poverty nor riches, but daily bread.
Offers numerical proverbs to illustrate truths about human behavior, creation, and God’s ways.
Spiritual Significance
- Authored Proverbs 30, a chapter marked by humility and dependence on God.
- Acknowledged his own limitations in understanding apart from divine revelation.
- Used lists and observations from nature to teach moral and spiritual truths.
What We Can Learn
- True wisdom begins with humility and dependence on God.
- Contentment protects the heart from temptation.
- God’s Word is perfect and trustworthy.
Memory Verses
Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
— Proverbs 30:5Give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread.
— Proverbs 30:8
Key Passages
- Proverbs 30:1–33
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