Proverbs 2:1
Proverbs 2:1 in Multiple Translations
My son, if you accept my words and hide my commandments within you,
My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;
My son, if thou wilt receive my words, And lay up my commandments with thee;
My son, if you will take my words to your heart, storing up my laws in your mind;
My son, if you accept what I say and value my instructions,
My sonne, if thou wilt receiue my wordes, and hide my commandements within thee,
My son, if thou dost accept my sayings, And my commands dost lay up with thee,
My son, if you will receive my words, and store up my commandments within you,
My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;
My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and wilt hide my commandments with thee,
My son, listen to what I say, and consider my instructions to be as valuable as [MET] a treasure.
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Proverbs 2:1 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּ֭נִ/י
אִם
תִּקַּ֣ח
אֲמָרָ֑/י
וּ֝/מִצְוֺתַ֗/י
תִּצְפֹּ֥ן
אִתָּֽ/ךְ
בְּ֭נִ/י
bên
H1121
son
N-ms | Suff
אִם
ʼim
H518
if
Conj
תִּקַּ֣ח
lâqach
H3947
to take
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
אֲמָרָ֑/י
ʼêmer
H561
word
N-mp | Suff
וּ֝/מִצְוֺתַ֗/י
mitsvâh
H4687
commandment
Conj | N-fp | Suff
תִּצְפֹּ֥ן
tsâphan
H6845
to treasure
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
אִתָּֽ/ךְ
ʼêth
H854
with
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Proverbs 2:1
בְּ֭נִ/י
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
אִם
ʼim
H518
"if"
Conj
This Hebrew word is used to express conditions or questions, like if or whether. It can also be used to make oaths or express wishes, as in Oh that! It appears in various forms in the KJV, including if, though, and when.
Definition: : if/whether_or/though 1) if 1a) conditional clauses 1a1) of possible situations 1a2) of impossible situations 1b) oath contexts 1b1) no, not 1c) if...if, whether...or, whether...or...or 1d) when, whenever 1e) since 1f) interrogative particle 1g) but rather
Usage: Occurs in 931 OT verses. KJV: (and, can-, doubtless, if, that) (not), [phrase] but, either, [phrase] except, [phrase] more(-over if, than), neither, nevertheless, nor, oh that, or, [phrase] save (only, -ing), seeing, since, sith, [phrase] surely (no more, none, not), though, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] unless, [phrase] verily, when, whereas, whether, while, [phrase] yet. See also: Genesis 4:7; Exodus 22:3; Leviticus 27:27.
תִּקַּ֣ח
lâqach
H3947
"to take"
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
This Hebrew word means to take or get something, and it is used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to take a wife, to take possession of something, or to receive a gift. For example, in Genesis 2:22, God takes a rib from Adam to create Eve.
Definition: : take 1) to take, get, fetch, lay hold of, seize, receive, acquire, buy, bring, marry, take a wife, snatch, take away 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to take, take in the hand 1a2) to take and carry along 1a3) to take from, take out of, take, carry away, take away 1a4) to take to or for a person, procure, get, take possession of, select, choose, take in marriage, receive, accept 1a5) to take up or upon, put upon 1a6) to fetch 1a7) to take, lead, conduct 1a8) to take, capture, seize 1a9) to take, carry off 1a10) to take (vengeance) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be captured 1b2) to be taken away, be removed 1b3) to be taken, brought unto 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be taken from or out of 1c2) to be stolen from 1c3) to be taken captive 1c4) to be taken away, be removed 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be taken unto, be brought unto 1d2) to be taken out of 1d3) to be taken away 1e) (Hithpael) 1e1) to take hold of oneself 1e2) to flash about (of lightning)
Usage: Occurs in 909 OT verses. KJV: accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receive(-ing), reserve, seize, send for, take (away, -ing, up), use, win. See also: Genesis 2:15; Genesis 34:17; Exodus 30:23.
אֲמָרָ֑/י
ʼêmer
H561
"word"
N-mp | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to a word or speech, like a promise or command from God. It is used in books like Genesis and Exodus to describe God's conversations with people.
Definition: utterance, speech, word, saying, promise, command
Usage: Occurs in 47 OT verses. KJV: answer, [idiom] appointed unto him, saying, speech, word. See also: Genesis 49:21; Psalms 141:6; Psalms 5:2.
וּ֝/מִצְוֺתַ֗/י
mitsvâh
H4687
"commandment"
Conj | N-fp | Suff
This Hebrew word means a command or law given by God or humans, as seen in the Bible's rules and guidelines. It appears in books like Exodus and Deuteronomy. The commandments guide people's actions.
Definition: 1) commandment 1a) commandment (of man) 1b) the commandment (of God) 1c) commandment (of code of wisdom)
Usage: Occurs in 177 OT verses. KJV: (which was) commanded(-ment), law, ordinance, precept. See also: Genesis 26:5; 1 Chronicles 28:8; Psalms 19:9.
תִּצְפֹּ֥ן
tsâphan
H6845
"to treasure"
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
To treasure means to hide or store something valuable, like the treasures stored in the temple in 1 Kings.
Definition: 1) to hide, treasure, treasure or store up 1a)(Qal) 1a1) to hide, treasure, treasure up 1a2) to lie hidden, lurk 1b) (Niphal) to be hidden, be stored up 1c) (Hiphil) to hide, hide from discovery
Usage: Occurs in 31 OT verses. KJV: esteem, hide(-den one, self), lay up, lurk (be set) privily, (keep) secret(-ly, place). See also: Exodus 2:2; Psalms 31:21; Psalms 10:8.
אִתָּֽ/ךְ
ʼêth
H854
"with"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew preposition means 'with' or 'near', indicating a close relationship or physical proximity. It's used in Genesis 1:26 to describe God's relationship with humanity, and in many other places to show connection or closeness.
Definition: 1) with, near, together with 1a) with, together with 1b) with (of relationship) 1c) near (of place) 1d) with (poss.) 1e) from...with, from (with other prep)
Usage: Occurs in 787 OT verses. KJV: against, among, before, by, for, from, in(-to), (out) of, with. Often with another prepositional prefix. See also: Genesis 4:1; Genesis 42:32; Numbers 1:5.
Study Notes — Proverbs 2:1
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- Proverbs 2:1 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 2:1
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 2:1
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 2:1
- Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 2:1
- Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 2:1
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 2:1
- Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 2:1
- Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 2:1
- Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 2:1
- Sermons on Proverbs 2:1
Context — The Benefits of Wisdom
1My son, if you accept my words and hide my commandments within you,
2if you incline your ear to wisdom and direct your heart to understanding, 3if you truly call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Proverbs 3:1 | My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments; |
| 2 | Proverbs 1:3 | and for receiving instruction in wise living and in righteousness, justice, and equity. |
| 3 | Proverbs 4:1 | Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding. |
| 4 | Proverbs 7:1 | My son, keep my words and treasure my commandments within you. |
| 5 | Deuteronomy 6:6–9 | These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts. And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Tie them as reminders on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Write them on the doorposts of your houses and on your gates. |
| 6 | John 12:47–48 | As for anyone who hears My words and does not keep them, I do not judge him. For I have not come to judge the world, but to save the world. There is a judge for the one who rejects Me and does not receive My words: The word that I have spoken will judge him on the last day. |
| 7 | Proverbs 4:20–22 | My son, pay attention to my words; incline your ear to my sayings. Do not lose sight of them; keep them within your heart. For they are life to those who find them, and health to the whole body. |
| 8 | Psalms 119:9–11 | How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to Your word. With all my heart I have sought You; do not let me stray from Your commandments. I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You. |
| 9 | Proverbs 6:21 | Bind them always upon your heart; tie them around your neck. |
| 10 | Job 23:12 | I have not departed from the command of His lips; I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my daily bread. |
Proverbs 2:1 Summary
[This verse is an invitation to listen to and obey God's words, which is the first step in gaining wisdom and understanding. It's like a parent teaching their child important life lessons, and the child needs to accept and remember those lessons. As it says in Proverbs 1:7, the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. By accepting and hiding God's commandments within us, we can grow in our faith and become more like Jesus, as encouraged in Romans 12:2.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'accept' the words of a parent or mentor in a spiritual context?
To accept someone's words means to receive them with humility and a willingness to obey, as seen in Proverbs 1:7, where the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. This acceptance is a crucial step in the journey of wisdom.
Why is it important to 'hide' God's commandments within us?
Hiding God's commandments within us means to internalize and memorize them, so they become a guiding force in our thoughts and actions, as encouraged in Deuteronomy 6:6 and Psalm 119:11.
How does this verse relate to the idea of spiritual discipline and growth?
This verse suggests that spiritual growth begins with a willingness to listen and learn, which is a fundamental aspect of discipline and obedience, as taught in 2 Timothy 2:15 and 1 Peter 2:2.
What role does the heart play in accepting and hiding God's commandments?
The heart is the seat of our emotions, thoughts, and intentions, and it plays a vital role in receiving and responding to God's words, as seen in Proverbs 4:23, where we are encouraged to guard our hearts above all else.
Reflection Questions
- What are some of the words or commandments that I need to accept and hide within my heart today?
- How can I create space in my life to incline my ear to wisdom and direct my heart to understanding, as mentioned in the surrounding verses?
- What are some practical ways I can demonstrate my acceptance of God's words in my daily life, such as in my relationships or decision-making?
- How can I ensure that I am not just hearing God's words, but also hiding them within my heart, so they become a part of who I am?
Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 2:1
My son,.... These are either the continuation of the words of Solomon to his son Rehoboam; or to anyone that came to him for instruction, or was within the reach of being taught by him; whom he
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 2:1
My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; Proverbs 2:1-22.-There are two leading propositions: I.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 2:1
CHAPTER 2 Solomon exhorteth his son to get Wisdom, ; telleth him the benefit he shall receive thereby, , and the evils which he should avoid, ,12. The wicked man’ s ways are described, . A habitation promised the righteous, . The end of the wicked miserable, . These words are spoken by Solomon, either, 1. In the name of wisdom, as before; or rather, 2. In his own name. Hide my commandments with thee; lay them up in thy mind and heart with care, as men do their choicest treasures.
Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 2:1
Proverbs 2:1 My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;Ver. 1. My son.] Fatherly and filial affection ought to be between teacher and hearers. "But who is their father?" "O my father, my father," said he to the dying prophet. "Dwell with me, and be unto me a father and a priest," said that idolatrous Micah to the wandering Levite. Popish novices do so observe their padres (as they call them), that though they command them a voyage to China or Peru, without dispute or delay they presently set forward Tu et asinus unum estote, said one once to a young novice, who being about to enter into a monastery, asked his counsel how he should carry himself. "Come, children, hearken unto me, I will teach you the fear of the Lord." Spec. Europ.
Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 2:1
II. (c) Third Discourse:—An Exhortation to follow after Wisdom (Proverbs 2). (1) Hide—i.e., store up. (Comp. Proverbs 2:4.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 2:1
CHAPTER II The teacher promises his pupil the highest advantages, if he will follow the dictates of wisdom, 1-9. He shall be happy in its enjoyment, 10, 11; shall be saved from wicked men, 12-15; and from the snares of bad women, 16-19; be a companion of the good and upright; and be in safety in the land, when the wicked shall be rooted out of it, 20-22. NOTES ON CHAP. II. Verse 1. My son] Here the tutor still continues to instruct his disciple. Hide my commandments with thee] Treasure them up in thy heart, and then act from them through the medium of thy affections. He who has the rule of his duty only in his Bible and in his head, is not likely to be a steady, consistent character; his heart is not engaged, and his obedience, in any case, can be only forced, or done from a sense of duty: it is not the obedience of a loving, dutiful child, to an affectionate father. But he who has the word of God in his heart, works from his heart; his heart goes with him in all things, and he delights to do the will of his heavenly Father, because his law is in his heart. See Proverbs 3:3.
Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 2:1
1. hide] or, lay up, R.V.; as a treasure stored carefully.
Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 2:1
Now in the divine order comes the promise Proverbs 2:5. The conditions of its fulfillment are stated in Proverbs 2:1-4 in four sets of parallel clauses, each with some shade of distinct meaning.
Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 2:1
THE TEACHER SHOWS HOW TO FIND Wisdom , vv1-9.The last verse of the preceding chapter makes a very suitable close to the discourse of Wisdom.
Sermons on Proverbs 2:1
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A Father's Counsel by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on Proverbs chapter 3 and emphasizes the importance of following God's counsel. He highlights five admonitions given by God in this chapter. Th |
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(Guidelines) Read the Bible by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of preaching and teaching the Word of God. He quotes Dr. Morgan who said that inspiration is 95% perspiration, highlighting th |
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(Proverbs) ch.1 & 2 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of wisdom and understanding in guarding and guiding young people. He highlights three areas of concern: obedience to parents, |
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The Fully Surrendered Life by Shane Idleman | This sermon emphasizes the need for a fully surrendered life to God, highlighting the importance of breaking free from sin, arrogance, and fear. It challenges individuals to seek G |
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It Is Time for the Lord to Work by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the increasing violence and lawlessness in society and the need for God to intervene. The psalmist's declaration that it is time for God to wo |
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(Christ Formed) 04 - Christ as Young Adult by Ed Miller | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of embracing the principle of coming to God as a little child and crying out to Him. The speaker also highlights the significa |
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Practical Advice on Daily Bible Reading by Tim Conway | This sermon emphasizes the importance of discipline in reading the Bible daily, highlighting that it is the food for the soul, the source of life, health, and where we encounter Ch |