Proverbs 8:11
Old Testament • 6 words with Strong's data
"For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it."
Word-by-Word Analysis
טוֹב
ṭôwb
good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good...
דָּבָר
dâbâr
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
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 →טוֹב ṭôwb
good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good thing, a good man or woman; the good, goo...
Study H2896 →דָּבָר dâbâr
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
Study H1697 →Cross References
Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.
How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
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