Proverbs 22:4
Old Testament • 6 words with Strong's data
"By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life."
Word-by-Word Analysis
עֲנָוָה
ʻănâvâh
condescension, human and subjective (modesty), or divine and objective (clemency)
יָרֵא
yârêʼ
to fear; morally, to revere; caus. to frighten
יְהֹוָה
Yᵉhôvâh
Jehovah, Jewish national name of God
כָּבוֹד
kâbôwd
properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness
חַי
chay
alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or livin...
Key Terms in This Verse
עֲנָוָה ʻănâvâh
condescension, human and subjective (modesty), or divine and objective (clemency)
Study H6038 →כָּבוֹד kâbôwd
properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness
Study H3519 →חַי chay
alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or living thing), whether literally or figuratively
Study H2416 →Cross References
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.
He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of t...
Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.
And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation: the fear of the LORD is his treasure.
But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.
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