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Superscription
Superscription meaning
Something written (or engraved) on the surface, outside, or above something else; specifically, an address on a letter, envelope, etc. | An editorial addition at the beginning, often indicating the authorship of a piece. | The act of superscribing.
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The next section at chapter 25:1 has a superscription to the effect that the following proverbs were transcribed "by the men of Hezekiah ", indicating at face value that they were collected in the reign of Hezekiah in the late 8th century BCE.
The sobriquet occurs in the superscription at 1:1 and in 3:1, although it is highly unlikely that the word refers to the same character in both of these references.
This section has parallels to prior cuneiform writings. citation The second, chapters 10–22:16, carries the superscription "the proverbs of Solomon", which may have encouraged its inclusion in the Hebrew canon.
When the revenue fell short of expectations in 1608, Venice introduced paper with the superscription 'AQ' and imprinted instructions, which was to be used for 'letters to officials'.