Proverbs 2:3
Old Testament • 7 words with Strong's data
"Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding;"
Word-by-Word Analysis
צָעַק
tsâʻaq
to shriek; (by implication) to proclaim (an assembly)
אַחַר
ʼachar
properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
בּוֹא
bôwʼ
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
תָּבוּן
tâbûwn
intelligence; by implication, an argument; by extension, caprice
Key Terms in This Verse
תָּבוּן tâbûwn
intelligence; by implication, an argument; by extension, caprice
Study H8394 →אַחַר ʼachar
properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
Study H310 →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.
In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies.
Let my cry come near before thee, O LORD: give me understanding according to thy word.
Only the LORD give thee wisdom and understanding, and give thee charge concerning Israel, that thou mayest keep the law of the LORD thy God.
If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?
Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.
Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.
I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.
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