Proverbs 26:17
Old Testament • 9 words with Strong's data
"He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears."
Word-by-Word Analysis
עָבַר
ʻâbar
to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in ...
עָבַר
ʻâbar
to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in ...
Ἀλεξανδρῖνος
Alexandrînos
Alexandrine, or belonging to Alexandria
דָּמָה
dâmâh
to compare; by implication, to resemble, liken, consider
אֶחָד
ʼechâd
properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
לָקַח
lâqach
to take (in the widest variety of applications)
כֶּלֶב
keleb
a dog; hence (by euphemism) a male prostitute
אֹזֶן
ʼôzen
broadness. i.e. (concrete) the ear (from its form in man)
Key Terms in This Verse
עָבַר ʻâbar
to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation)
Study H5674 →עָבַר ʻâbar
to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation)
Study H5674 →Cross References
It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.
And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?
A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
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