Pro 2:18-19, 7:27 | JFB | STEP | 16-19. Deliverance from another danger. the strange woman-- This term is often used for harlot, or loose woman ( , ), married ( , ) or not ( ), so called, because such were, perhaps at first, foreigners, though "strange" may also denote whatever is opposed to right or proper, as "strange fire" ( ); "strange incense" ( ). flattereth-- literally, "smooths." her words-- ( ).

‏ Proverbs 2:18-19

16-19. Deliverance from another danger.

the strange woman--This term is often used for harlot, or loose woman (Jud 11:1, 2), married (Pr 7:5, 19) or not (1Ki 11:1), so called, because such were, perhaps at first, foreigners, though "strange" may also denote whatever is opposed to right or proper, as "strange fire" (Nu 3:4); "strange incense" (Ex 30:9).

flattereth--literally, "smooths."

her words--(Psa 5:9).

‏ Proverbs 7:27

26-27. Even the mightiest fail to resist her deathly allurements.