Psalm 34:14

Old Testament • 6 words with Strong's data

"Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it."

Word-by-Word Analysis

סוּר

çûwr

H5493

to turn off (literal or figurative)

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from

רַע

raʻ

H7451

bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)

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and do

טוֹב

ṭôwb

H2896

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...

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בָּקַשׁ

bâqash

H1245

to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after

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שָׁלוֹם

shâlôwm

H7965

safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace

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and

רָדַף

râdaph

H7291

to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively (of time) gone by)

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it

Key Terms in This Verse

pursue H7291

רָדַף râdaph

to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively (of time) gone by)

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Depart H5493

סוּר çûwr

to turn off (literal or figurative)

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seek H1245

בָּקַשׁ bâqash

to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after

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peace H7965

שָׁלוֹם shâlôwm

safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace

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evil H7451

רַע raʻ

bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)

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good H2896

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...

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Cross References

Psalm 37:27 cross-reference

Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore.

1 Peter 3:11 cross-reference

Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.

Hebrews 12:14 cross-reference

Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:

Romans 12:9 cross-reference

Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

Romans 12:18 cross-reference

If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Romans 14:19 cross-reference

Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.

Proverbs 3:7 cross-reference

Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.

2 Corinthians 13:11 cross-reference

Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.

1 Thessalonians 4:11 cross-reference

And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;

Titus 2:14 cross-reference

Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.

Matthew 5:9 cross-reference

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Romans 14:17 cross-reference

For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.

Proverbs 8:13 cross-reference

The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.

Proverbs 13:14 cross-reference

The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

2 Timothy 2:19 cross-reference

Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.

Psalm 120:7 cross-reference

I am for peace: but when I speak, they are for war.

Job 28:28 cross-reference

And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the LORD, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.

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