Proverbs 18:15
Old Testament • 8 words with Strong's data
"The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge."
Word-by-Word Analysis
לֵב
lêb
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
עָרוּם
ʻârûwm
cunning (usually in a bad sense)
קָנָה
qânâh
to erect, i.e. create; by extension, to procure, especially by purchase (causatively, sell); by implication to own
אֹזֶן
ʼôzen
broadness. i.e. (concrete) the ear (from its form in man)
חָכָם
châkâm
wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)
בָּקַשׁ
bâqash
to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
Key Terms in This Verse
קָנָה qânâh
to erect, i.e. create; by extension, to procure, especially by purchase (causatively, sell); by implication to own
Study H7069 →בָּקַשׁ bâqash
to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
Study H1245 →לֵב lêb
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
Study H3820 →Cross References
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:
And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word.
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people?
Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.
Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.
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