Proverbs 16:12
Old Testament • 7 words with Strong's data
"It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness."
Word-by-Word Analysis
תּוֹעֵבַה
tôwʻêbah
properly, something disgusting (morally), i.e. (as noun) an abhorrence; especially idolatry or (concretely) an idol
עָשָׂה
ʻâsâh
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
רַע
raʻ
bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
כִּסֵּא
kiççêʼ
properly, covered, i.e. a throne (as canopied)
כּוּן
kûwn
properly, to be erect (i.e. stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix, ...
צְדָקָה
tsᵉdâqâh
rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity)
Key Terms in This Verse
כּוּן kûwn
properly, to be erect (i.e. stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix, prepare, apply), or figurative (appoint, render su...
Study H3559 →תּוֹעֵבַה tôwʻêbah
properly, something disgusting (morally), i.e. (as noun) an abhorrence; especially idolatry or (concretely) an idol
Study H8441 →צְדָקָה tsᵉdâqâh
rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity)
Study H6666 →Cross References
Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, ...
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.
And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war.
The king’s strength also loveth judgment; thou dost establish equity, thou executest judgment and righteousness in Jacob.
For all that do such things, and all that do unrighteously, are an abomination unto the LORD thy God.
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