Proverbs 9:4
Old Testament • 8 words with Strong's data
"Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,"
Word-by-Word Analysis
אִישׁ
ʼîysh
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
שָׁאַר
shâʼar
properly, to swell up, i.e. be (causatively, make) redundant
שׁוּב
shûwb
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); ...
הֵנָּה
hênnâh
hither or thither (but used both of place and time)
תָּבוּן
tâbûwn
intelligence; by implication, an argument; by extension, caprice
אָמַר
ʼâmar
to say (used with great latitude)
Key Terms in This Verse
אִישׁ ʼîysh
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
Study H376 →תָּבוּן tâbûwn
intelligence; by implication, an argument; by extension, caprice
Study H8394 →שׁוּב shûwb
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally to retreat; often adverbial, again
Study H7725 →Cross References
But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul.
O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.
Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: and as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,
At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.
How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?
The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.
The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.
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