Proverbs 3:15
Old Testament • 6 words with Strong's data
"She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her."
Word-by-Word Analysis
יָקָר
yâqâr
valuable (objectively or subjectively)
דָּבָר
dâbâr
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
יָכֹל
yâkôl
to be able, literally (can, could) or morally (may, might)
תַּאֲוָה
taʼăvâh
a longing; by implication, a delight (subjectively, satisfaction, objectively, a charm)
עָרַךְ
ʻârak
to set in a row, i.e. arrange, put in order (in a very wide variety of applications)
Key Terms in This Verse
עָרַךְ ʻârak
to set in a row, i.e. arrange, put in order (in a very wide variety of applications)
Study H6186 →תַּאֲוָה taʼăvâh
a longing; by implication, a delight (subjectively, satisfaction, objectively, a charm)
Study H8378 →דָּבָר dâbâr
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
Study H1697 →Cross References
For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price of wisdom is above rubies.
For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee.
There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
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