Proverbs 2:19
Proverbs 2:19 in Multiple Translations
None who go to her return or negotiate the paths of life.
None that go unto her return again, neither take they hold of the paths of life.
None that go unto her return again, Neither do they attain unto the paths of life:
Those who go to her do not come back again; their feet do not keep in the ways of life:
No one who goes to her comes back; they don't ever find the way back to life again.
All they that goe vnto her, returne not againe, neither take they holde of the wayes of life.
None going in unto her turn back, Nor do they reach the paths of life.
None who go to her return again, neither do they attain to the paths of life.
None that go to her return again, neither do they take hold of the paths of life.
None that go in unto her shall return again, neither shall they take hold of the paths of life,
No man who ◄visits/sleeps with► a woman like that will again live harmoniously with his family. He will never have a happy life again.
Berean Amplified Bible — Proverbs 2:19
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Proverbs 2:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כָּל
בָּ֭אֶי/הָ
לֹ֣א
יְשׁוּב֑וּ/ן
וְ/לֹֽא
יַ֝שִּׂ֗יגוּ
אָרְח֥וֹת
חַיִּֽים
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
בָּ֭אֶי/הָ
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
V-Qal | Suff
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
יְשׁוּב֑וּ/ן
shûwb
H7725
to return
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp | Suff
וְ/לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
יַ֝שִּׂ֗יגוּ
nâsag
H5381
to overtake
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3mp
אָרְח֥וֹת
ʼôrach
H734
way
N-cp
חַיִּֽים
chay
H2416
alive
N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Proverbs 2:19
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
בָּ֭אֶי/הָ
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
V-Qal | Suff
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
יְשׁוּב֑וּ/ן
shûwb
H7725
"to return"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp | Suff
This Hebrew word means to return or turn back, and can be used literally or figuratively. It is often used to describe someone returning to God or repenting from sin, as seen in the book of Psalms and the prophets.
Definition: : return 1) to return, turn back 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to turn back, return 1a1a) to turn back 1a1b) to return, come or go back 1a1c) to return unto, go back, come back 1a1d) of dying 1a1e) of human relations (fig) 1a1f) of spiritual relations (fig) 1a1f1) to turn back (from God), apostatise 1a1f2) to turn away (of God) 1a1f3) to turn back (to God), repent 1a1f4) turn back (from evil) 1a1g) of inanimate things 1a1h) in repetition 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to bring back 1b2) to restore, refresh, repair (fig) 1b3) to lead away (enticingly) 1b4) to show turning, apostatise 1c) (Pual) restored (participle) 1d) (Hiphil) to cause to return, bring back 1d1) to bring back, allow to return, put back, draw back, give back, restore, relinquish, give in payment 1d2) to bring back, refresh, restore 1d3) to bring back, report to, answer 1d4) to bring back, make requital, pay (as recompense) 1d5) to turn back or backward, repel, defeat, repulse, hinder, reject, refuse 1d6) to turn away (face), turn toward 1d7) to turn against 1d8) to bring back to mind 1d9) to show a turning away 1d10) to reverse, revoke 1e) (Hophal) to be returned, be restored, be brought back 1f) (Pulal) brought back
Usage: Occurs in 953 OT verses. KJV: ((break, build, circumcise, dig, do anything, do evil, feed, lay down, lie down, lodge, make, rejoice, send, take, weep)) [idiom] again, (cause to) answer ([phrase] again), [idiom] in any case (wise), [idiom] at all, averse, bring (again, back, home again), call (to mind), carry again (back), cease, [idiom] certainly, come again (back), [idiom] consider, [phrase] continually, convert, deliver (again), [phrase] deny, draw back, fetch home again, [idiom] fro, get (oneself) (back) again, [idiom] give (again), go again (back, home), (go) out, hinder, let, (see) more, [idiom] needs, be past, [idiom] pay, pervert, pull in again, put (again, up again), recall, recompense, recover, refresh, relieve, render (again), requite, rescue, restore, retrieve, (cause to, make to) return, reverse, reward, [phrase] say nay, send back, set again, slide back, still, [idiom] surely, take back (off), (cause to, make to) turn (again, self again, away, back, back again, backward, from, off), withdraw. See also: Genesis 3:19; Numbers 8:25; Judges 8:13.
וְ/לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Conj | Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
יַ֝שִּׂ֗יגוּ
nâsag
H5381
"to overtake"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3mp
To overtake means to reach or catch up to something, like pursuing an enemy or attaining a goal. This verb is used in the Bible to describe physical and spiritual pursuits. It can also mean to be able to secure or have enough.
Definition: 1) to reach, overtake, take hold upon 1a) (Hiphil) 1a1) to overtake 1a2) to reach, attain to, cause to reach 1a3) to be able to secure, reach, have enough
Usage: Occurs in 47 OT verses. KJV: ability, be able, attain (unto), (be able to, can) get, lay at, put, reach, remove, wax rich, [idiom] surely, (over-) take (hold of, on, upon). See also: Genesis 31:25; 1 Samuel 14:26; Psalms 7:6.
אָרְח֥וֹת
ʼôrach
H734
"way"
N-cp
A way or path, describing a road or journey, whether physical or metaphorical. This term is used to talk about travel, direction, and life's journey, often in wisdom literature and prophetic writings. It is found in books like Proverbs and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) way, path 1a) path, road 1b) the path, way, passing of life (fig.) 1c) way of living (fig.) 1d) traveller, wayfarer (meton) Aramaic equivalent: o.rach (אֹ֫רַח "way" H0735)
Usage: Occurs in 58 OT verses. KJV: manner, path, race, rank, traveller, troop, (by-, high-) way. See also: Genesis 18:11; Proverbs 1:19; Psalms 8:9.
חַיִּֽים
chay
H2416
"alive"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means life or being alive. It can refer to physical life, like in Genesis 1:20, or spiritual life, like in Psalm 30:5.
Definition: adj 1) living, alive 1a) green (of vegetation) 1b) flowing, fresh (of water) 1c) lively, active (of man) 1d) reviving (of the springtime) Aramaic equivalent: chay (חַי "living" H2417)
Usage: Occurs in 450 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] age, alive, appetite, (wild) beast, company, congregation, life(-time), live(-ly), living (creature, thing), maintenance, [phrase] merry, multitude, [phrase] (be) old, quick, raw, running, springing, troop. See also: Genesis 1:20; Deuteronomy 4:9; 2 Kings 5:16.
Study Notes — Proverbs 2:19
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- Context
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- Proverbs 2:19 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 2:19
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 2:19
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 2:19
- Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 2:19
- Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 2:19
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 2:19
- Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 2:19
- Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 2:19
- Sermons on Proverbs 2:19
Context — The Benefits of Wisdom
17who abandons the partner of her youth and forgets the covenant of her God.
18For her house sinks down to death, and her tracks to the departed spirits.
19None who go to her return or negotiate the paths of life.
20So you will follow in the ways of the good, and keep to the paths of the righteous. 21For the upright will inhabit the land, and the blameless will remain in it;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ecclesiastes 7:26 | And I find more bitter than death the woman who is a snare, whose heart is a net, and whose hands are chains. The man who pleases God escapes her, but the sinner is ensnared. |
| 2 | Psalms 81:12 | So I gave them up to their stubborn hearts to follow their own devices. |
| 3 | Hosea 4:14 | I will not punish your daughters when they prostitute themselves, nor your daughters-in-law when they commit adultery. For the men themselves go off with prostitutes and offer sacrifices with shrine prostitutes. So a people without understanding will come to ruin. |
| 4 | Matthew 19:24–26 | Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.” When the disciples heard this, they were greatly astonished and asked, “Who then can be saved?” Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” |
| 5 | Proverbs 4:18 | The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining brighter and brighter until midday. |
| 6 | Jeremiah 13:23 | Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots? Neither are you able to do good— you who are accustomed to doing evil. |
| 7 | Hebrews 6:18 | Thus by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be strongly encouraged. |
Proverbs 2:19 Summary
[This verse is warning us about the dangers of sin and how it can lead us away from God and down a path of destruction, as seen in Proverbs 2:18. When we choose to sin, we are choosing a path that can have serious consequences, and it can be very hard to turn back, as mentioned in Proverbs 2:19. But with God's help, we can navigate through life's challenges and make wise decisions, as encouraged in Psalms 119:105 and Proverbs 3:6. By seeking wisdom and righteousness, we can avoid the destructive consequences of sin and follow in the ways of the good, as promised in Proverbs 2:20 and John 3:16.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of 'her' in Proverbs 2:19?
The 'her' in Proverbs 2:19 refers to the adulterous woman mentioned in the preceding verses, who symbolizes the temptation of sin and its devastating consequences, as seen in Proverbs 2:16-18 and also warned against in Ephesians 5:3.
What does it mean to 'negotiate the paths of life'?
To 'negotiate the paths of life' means to successfully navigate through life's journey, making wise decisions and avoiding danger, as encouraged in Psalms 119:105 and Proverbs 3:6.
Is Proverbs 2:19 saying that once you sin, you can never turn back to God?
No, Proverbs 2:19 is not saying that once you sin, you can never turn back to God; rather, it emphasizes the destructive nature of sin and the importance of turning away from it, as seen in Proverbs 28:13 and 1 John 1:9.
How does this verse relate to the concept of eternal life?
This verse relates to the concept of eternal life by highlighting the consequences of choosing a path that leads away from God, as warned in Proverbs 2:18, and emphasizing the importance of seeking wisdom and righteousness to attain eternal life, as promised in Proverbs 3:16 and John 3:16.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I may be tempted to 'go to her', or give in to sinful desires, in my own life?
- How can I 'negotiate the paths of life' in a way that honors God and leads to wisdom and righteousness?
- What are some 'paths of life' that I can take to ensure I am following in the ways of the good, as mentioned in Proverbs 2:20?
- In what ways can I seek wisdom and guidance from God to avoid the destructive consequences of sin, as warned in Proverbs 2:18-19?
Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 2:19
None that go unto her return again,.... That is, those that commit whoredom with her return not again by repentance, and to a sober and chaste way of living, at least but very few; hence some of the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 2:19
None that go unto her return again, neither take they hold of the paths of life. None that go unto her return again, neither take they hold of the paths of life.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 2:19
None; few or none; an hyperbolical expression, used . That go unto her; that go to her house, or that lie with her, as this phrase is used, 30:4 . Return again, from her and from this wickedness, unto God. Adulterers and whoremongers are very rarely brought to repentance, but are generally hardened by the power and deceitfulness of that lust, and by God’ s just judgment, peculiarly inflicted upon such persons, . He alludes to the nature of corporal death, from which no man can without a miracle return to this life. Of the paths of life; of those courses which lead to true and eternal life.
Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 2:19
Proverbs 2:19 None that go unto her return again, neither take they hold of the paths of life.Ver. 19. None that go unto her return again.] Some of the ancients have herehence concluded that adultery is an unpardonable sin; but "all manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men," saith our Saviour, "save only the sin against the Holy Ghost." True it is, that "a whore is a deep ditch, and a strange woman is a narrow pit"; - that "whoredom, and wine, and new wine take away the heart"; - that such are said to be "destitute of understanding," and to have lost even the light of nature; to be "past feeling, and given up to a dead and dedolent disposition"; to be "impudent," - wherefore also they are compared to dogs - and for the most part impenitent. Grace, as one well observeth, is seated in the powers of nature. Now carnal sins disable nature, and so set us in a greater distance from grace, as taking away the heart, &c. Howbeit "all things are possible with God"; and though few have awakened out of this snare of the devil, yet some have, as David, and that woman in Luke 7:37; Luke 7:50, lest any humbled sinners should despair. κυνοςομματεχων. - Hom.
Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 2:19
(16-19) Besides the literal sense of this passage, as given above, commentators have very generally found in it a spiritual meaning, a warning against idolatry and apostasy. The union of Israel to God is so frequently spoken of in the prophets under the figure of a marriage, and their rejection of Him for idols as adultery, that the passage may well bear this further sense, especially as Jeremiah (Jeremiah 3:4) has borrowed this very phrase, “guide of her youth,” for a passage in which he is reproving the Jews for their faithlessness. The figure is also very common in the New Testament, as descriptive of the union of Christ and the Church.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 2:19
Verse 19. None that go unto her return again] There are very few instances of prostitutes ever returning to the paths of sobriety and truth; perhaps not one of such as become prostitutes through a natural propensity to debauchery. Among those who have been deceived, debauched, and abandoned, many have been reclaimed; and to such alone penitentiaries may be useful; to the others they may only be incentives to farther sinning. Rakes and debauchees are sometimes converted: but most of them never lay hold on the path of life; they have had their health destroyed, and never recover it. The original, חיים chaiyim, means lives; not only the health of the body is destroyed, but the soul is ruined. Thus the unhappy man may be said to be doubly slain.
Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 2:19
19. take they hold of] Rather, reach, or (R.V.) attain unto.
Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 2:19
The words describe more than the fatal persistency of the sinful habit when once formed. A resurrection from that world of the dead to “the paths of life” is all but impossible.
Sermons on Proverbs 2:19
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Backslidings of Balaam by Charles Banna | This sermon emphasizes the dangers of falling into covetousness and pride, using the example of Balaam who was led astray by these sins. It highlights the importance of fleeing fro |
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The New Quest and Law of Life. 7:1-29 by W.J. Erdman | In this sermon by W.J. Erdman, the Preacher embarks on a new quest to discover 'the Good' in a high law for life under the sun, possibly found in the fear of God. He seeks wisdom a |
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A Soul Given Up to Sin by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes the grave danger of being left to sin, portraying it as the greatest judgment one can face. He warns that when God allows a person to follow their sinful i |
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(First Baptist Church) #2 - Conscience by J. Edwin Orr | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the role of the Holy Spirit in convicting and convincing the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment. He discusses the importance of worki |
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"Rebuke to Prosperity Preachers" by Leonard Ravenhill | This sermon challenges the notion of prosperity gospel by questioning why God rebukes those who claim to be rich and increased with goods. It delves into the discrepancy between th |
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Don't Preach About Hell! (Compilation) by Compilations | The video is a sermon that emphasizes the importance of recognizing oneself as a child of God. The speaker repeats the phrase "You are my child" multiple times to drive this point |
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(Education for Exultation) the Isaac Factor by John Piper | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Gideon from Judges 7 and how God reduced his army from 10,000 to 300 in order to show His power and prevent Israel from boasting |