Proverbs 1:33
Old Testament • 7 words with Strong's data
"But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil."
Word-by-Word Analysis
אִישׁ
ʼîysh
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
שָׁמַע
shâmaʻ
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
יָשַׁב
yâshab
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
בֶּטַח
beṭach
properly, a place of refuge; abstract, safety, both the fact (security) and the feeling (trust); often (adverb with or without preposition) safely
יָרֵא
yârêʼ
to fear; morally, to revere; caus. to frighten
רַע
raʻ
bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
Key Terms in This Verse
שָׁמַע shâmaʻ
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
Study H8085 →בֶּטַח beṭach
properly, a place of refuge; abstract, safety, both the fact (security) and the feeling (trust); often (adverb with or without preposition) safely
Study H983 →אִישׁ ʼîysh
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
Study H376 →יָשַׁב yâshab
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
Study H3427 →Cross References
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by.
In your patience possess ye your souls.
For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased.
Oh that my people had hearkened unto me, and Israel had walked in my ways!
Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David.
Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.
O that thou hadst hearkened to my commandments! then had thy peace been as a river, and thy righteousness as the waves of the sea:
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