Proverbs 6:23

Old Testament • 8 words with Strong's data

"For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:"

Word-by-Word Analysis

For the

פֶּה

peh

H6310

the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with prepos...

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is a

נִיר

nîyr

H5216

a lamp (i.e. the burner) or light (literally or figuratively)

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and the

תּוֹרָה

tôwrâh

H8451

a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch

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is

אוֹר

ʼôwr

H216

illumination or (concrete) luminary (in every sense, including lightning, happiness, etc.)

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and

תּוֹכֵחָה

tôwkêchâh

H8433

chastisement; figuratively (by words) correction, refutation, proof (even in defence)

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of

מוּסָר

mûwçâr

H4148

properly, chastisement; figuratively, reproof, warning or instruction; also restraint

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are the

דֶּרֶךְ

derek

H1870

a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb

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of

חַי

chay

H2416

alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or livin...

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Key Terms in This Verse

reproofs H8433

תּוֹכֵחָה tôwkêchâh

chastisement; figuratively (by words) correction, refutation, proof (even in defence)

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lamp H5216

נִיר nîyr

a lamp (i.e. the burner) or light (literally or figuratively)

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instruction H4148

מוּסָר mûwçâr

properly, chastisement; figuratively, reproof, warning or instruction; also restraint

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commandment H6310

פֶּה peh

the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) according to

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light H216

אוֹר ʼôwr

illumination or (concrete) luminary (in every sense, including lightning, happiness, etc.)

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life H2416

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

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law H8451

תּוֹרָה tôwrâh

a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch

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way H1870

דֶּרֶךְ derek

a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb

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Cross References

Psalm 119:105 cross-reference

Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

2 Peter 1:19 cross-reference

We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:

Psalm 19:8 cross-reference

The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.

Proverbs 15:31 cross-reference

The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.

Proverbs 4:13 cross-reference

Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life.

Proverbs 4:4 cross-reference

He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live.

Jeremiah 21:8 cross-reference

And unto this people thou shalt say, Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I set before you the way of life, and the way of death.

Proverbs 29:15 cross-reference

The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.

Proverbs 15:24 cross-reference

The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.

Psalm 141:5 cross-reference

Let the righteous smite me; it shall be a kindness: and let him reprove me; it shall be an excellent oil, which shall not break my head: for yet my prayer also shall be in their calamities.

Isaiah 8:20 cross-reference

To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.

Proverbs 3:18 cross-reference

She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.

Revelation 2:5 cross-reference

Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.

Proverbs 5:12 cross-reference

And say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof;

Leviticus 19:17 cross-reference

Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart: thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy neighbour, and not suffer sin upon him.

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