Psalm 51:6

Old Testament • 10 words with Strong's data

"Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom."

Word-by-Word Analysis

רָאָה

râʼâh

H7200

to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)

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thou

חָפֵץ

châphêts

H2654

properly, to incline to; by implication (literally but rarely) to bend; figuratively, to be pleased with, desire

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אֶמֶת

ʼemeth

H571

stability; (figuratively) certainty, truth, trustworthiness

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in the

קֶרֶב

qereb

H7130

properly, the nearest part, i.e. the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition)

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תַּחְתִּי

tachtîy

H8482

lowermost; as noun (feminine plural) the depths (figuratively, a pit, the womb)

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and in the

צָפַן

tsâphan

H6845

to hide (by covering over); by implication, to hoard or reserve; figuratively to deny; specifically (favorably) to protect, (unfavorably) to lurk

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חֵלֶק

chêleq

H2506

properly, smoothness (of the tongue); also an allotment

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thou shalt

עָשָׂה

ʻâsâh

H6213

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

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me to

יָדַע

yâdaʻ

H3045

to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o...

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חׇכְמָה

chokmâh

H2451

wisdom (in a good sense)

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Key Terms in This Verse

desirest H2654

חָפֵץ châphêts

properly, to incline to; by implication (literally but rarely) to bend; figuratively, to be pleased with, desire

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hidden H6845

צָפַן tsâphan

to hide (by covering over); by implication, to hoard or reserve; figuratively to deny; specifically (favorably) to protect, (unfavorably) to lurk

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inward H7130

קֶרֶב qereb

properly, the nearest part, i.e. the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition)

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parts H8482

תַּחְתִּי tachtîy

lowermost; as noun (feminine plural) the depths (figuratively, a pit, the womb)

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part H2506

חֵלֶק chêleq

properly, smoothness (of the tongue); also an allotment

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wisdom H2451

חׇכְמָה chokmâh

wisdom (in a good sense)

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truth H571

אֶמֶת ʼemeth

stability; (figuratively) certainty, truth, trustworthiness

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know H3045

יָדַע yâdaʻ

to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation, care, recognition; and causatively, in...

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make H6213

עָשָׂה ʻâsâh

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

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Behold H7200

רָאָה râʼâh

to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)

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Cross References

1 Samuel 16:7 cross-reference

But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance,...

Psalm 15:2 cross-reference

He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart.

1 Peter 3:4 cross-reference

But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.

Job 38:36 cross-reference

Who hath put wisdom in the inward parts? or who hath given understanding to the heart?

Proverbs 2:6 cross-reference

For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.

Romans 7:22 cross-reference

For I delight in the law of God after the inward man:

Luke 11:39 cross-reference

And the Lord said unto him, Now do ye Pharisees make clean the outside of the cup and the platter; but your inward part is full of ravening and wickedness.

James 4:8 cross-reference

Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.

Jeremiah 5:3 cross-reference

O LORD, are not thine eyes upon the truth? thou hast stricken them, but they have not grieved; thou hast consumed them, but they have refused to receive correction: they have made their faces harder t...

Jeremiah 32:40 cross-reference

And I will make an everlasting covenant with them, that I will not turn away from them, to do them good; but I will put my fear in their hearts, that they shall not depart from me.

1 Chronicles 29:17 cross-reference

I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy t...

Psalm 5:9 cross-reference

For there is no faithfulness in their mouth; their inward part is very wickedness; their throat is an open sepulchre; they flatter with their tongue.

Psalm 26:2 cross-reference

Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my heart.

Job 32:8 cross-reference

But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.

Jeremiah 31:33 cross-reference

But this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God...

Proverbs 2:21 cross-reference

For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall remain in it.

Psalm 125:4 cross-reference

Do good, O LORD, unto those that be good, and to them that are upright in their hearts.

2 Corinthians 1:12 cross-reference

For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and mor...

2 Kings 20:3 cross-reference

I beseech thee, O LORD, remember now how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight. And Hezekiah wept sore.

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