Pro 1:24-25 | NETfull | STEP | However, because I called but you refused to listen, because I stretched out my hand but no one paid attention,

Proverbs 1:24-25

24 However, ^{▼▼ The term “however” does not appear in the Hebrew text, but is implied by the contrast between the offer in 1:23 and the accusation in 1:24–25. It is supplied in the translation for the sake of clarity.} because ^{▼▼ The particle יַעַן (ya’an, “because”) introduces a causal clause which forms part of an extended protasis; the apodosis is 1:26.} I called but you refused to listen, ^{▼▼ The phrase “to listen” does not appear in the Hebrew but is supplied in the translation for the sake of clarity.}
because ^{▼▼ The term “because” does not appear in this line but is implied by the parallelism; it is supplied in the translation for clarity and smoothness.} I stretched out my hand ^{▼▼ This expression is a metonymy of adjunct; it is a gesture that goes with the appeal for some to approach.} but no one paid attention,
25 because ^{▼▼ Heb “and.”} you neglected ^{▼▼ The verb III פָּרַע means “to let go; to let alone” (BDB 828 s.v.). It can refer to unkempt hair of the head (Lev 10:6) or lack of moral restraint: “to let things run free” (Exod 32:25; Prov 28:19). Here it means “to avoid, neglect” the offer of wisdom (BDB 829 s.v. 2).} all my advice,
and did not comply ^{▼▼ The verbs are characteristic perfects or indefinite pasts. For the word “comply, consent,” see 1:20.} with my rebuke,