Proverbs 24:14
Old Testament • 7 words with Strong's data
"So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off."
Word-by-Word Analysis
נֶפֶשׁ
nephesh
properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or menta...
מָצָא
mâtsâʼ
properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
שַׁחַד
shachad
a donation (venal or redemptive)
תִּקְוָה
tiqvâh
literally a cord (as an attachment); figuratively, expectancy
Key Terms in This Verse
תִּקְוָה tiqvâh
literally a cord (as an attachment); figuratively, expectancy
Study H8615 →מָצָא mâtsâʼ
properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
Study H4672 →נֶפֶשׁ nephesh
properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
Study H5315 →Cross References
But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.
Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O LORD God of hosts.
When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul;
For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off.
How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!
For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips.
Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.
Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.
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