Proverbs 4:22
Proverbs 4:22 in Multiple Translations
For they are life to those who find them, and health to the whole body.
For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh.
For they are life unto those that find them, And health to all their flesh.
For they are life to him who gets them, and strength to all his flesh.
for they are life to anyone who finds them, and make the whole body healthy.
For they are life vnto those that find them, and health vnto all their flesh.
For life they [are] to those finding them, And to all their flesh healing.
For they are life to those who find them, and health to their whole body.
For they are life to those that find them, and health to all their flesh.
For they are life to those that find them, and health to all flesh.
because you will have [PRS] a good life and good health if you search for them and find them.
Berean Amplified Bible — Proverbs 4:22
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Proverbs 4:22 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כִּֽי
חַיִּ֣ים
הֵ֭ם
לְ/מֹצְאֵי/הֶ֑ם
וּֽ/לְ/כָל
בְּשָׂר֥/וֹ
מַרְפֵּֽא
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
חַיִּ֣ים
chay
H2416
alive
N-mp
הֵ֭ם
hêm
H1992
they(masc.)
Pron
לְ/מֹצְאֵי/הֶ֑ם
mâtsâʼ
H4672
to find
Prep | V-Qal | Suff
וּֽ/לְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Conj | Prep | N-ms
בְּשָׂר֥/וֹ
bâsâr
H1320
flesh
N-ms | Suff
מַרְפֵּֽא
marpêʼ
H4832
healing
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Proverbs 4:22
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
חַיִּ֣ים
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.
הֵ֭ם
hêm
H1992
"they(masc.)"
Pron
This Hebrew word is used to refer to a group of men, emphasizing that it is specifically them. It is often translated as 'they' or 'them' in the Bible, and appears in books like Exodus and Isaiah.
Definition: they, these, the same, who
Usage: Occurs in 524 OT verses. KJV: it, like, [idiom] (how, so) many (soever, more as) they (be), (the) same, [idiom] so, [idiom] such, their, them, these, they, those, which, who, whom, withal, ye. See also: Genesis 3:7; Deuteronomy 19:17; 2 Kings 1:18.
לְ/מֹצְאֵי/הֶ֑ם
mâtsâʼ
H4672
"to find"
Prep | V-Qal | Suff
Matsa means to find or attain something, whether it is a physical object, a person, or a condition, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to find, attain to 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to find 1a1a) to find, secure, acquire, get (thing sought) 1a1b) to find (what is lost) 1a1c) to meet, encounter 1a1d) to find (a condition) 1a1e) to learn, devise 1a2) to find out 1a2a) to find out 1a2b) to detect 1a2c) to guess 1a3) to come upon, light upon 1a3a) to happen upon, meet, fall in with 1a3b) to hit 1a3c) to befall 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be found 1b1a) to be encountered, be lighted upon, be discovered 1b1b) to appear, be recognised 1b1c) to be discovered, be detected 1b1d) to be gained, be secured 1b2) to be, be found 1b2a) to be found in 1b2b) to be in the possession of 1b2c) to be found in (a place), happen to be 1b2d) to be left (after war) 1b2e) to be present 1b2f) to prove to be 1b2g) to be found sufficient, be enough 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to find, attain 1c2) to cause to light upon, come upon, come 1c3) to cause to encounter 1c4) to present (offering)
Usage: Occurs in 425 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] be able, befall, being, catch, [idiom] certainly, (cause to) come (on, to, to hand), deliver, be enough (cause to) find(-ing, occasion, out), get (hold upon), [idiom] have (here), be here, hit, be left, light (up-) on, meet (with), [idiom] occasion serve, (be) present, ready, speed, suffice, take hold on. See also: Genesis 2:20; Deuteronomy 22:3; 2 Kings 9:35.
וּֽ/לְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Conj | Prep | 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.
בְּשָׂר֥/וֹ
bâsâr
H1320
"flesh"
N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for flesh refers to the body or a person, and can also describe living things or animals. In the Bible, it is used to describe humans and animals, as in Genesis and Leviticus.
Definition: 1) flesh 1a) of the body 1a1) of humans 1a2) of animals 1b) the body itself 1c) male organ of generation (euphemism) 1d) kindred, blood-relations 1e) flesh as frail or erring (man against God) 1f) all living things 1g) animals 1h) mankind Aramaic equivalent: be.shar (בְּשַׁר "flesh" H1321)
Usage: Occurs in 241 OT verses. KJV: body, (fat, lean) flesh(-ed), kin, (man-) kind, [phrase] nakedness, self, skin. See also: Genesis 2:21; Numbers 11:21; Psalms 16:9.
מַרְפֵּֽא
marpêʼ
H4832
"healing"
N-ms
Means healing or a cure, like medicine. It can also mean deliverance or a state of being calm and peaceful. This word is used in the Bible to describe physical and emotional healing.
Definition: 1) health, healing, cure 1a) healing, cure 1b) health, profit, sound (of mind) 1c) healing 1c1) incurable (with negative)
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: (in-)cure(-able), healing(-lth), remedy, sound, wholesome, yielding. See also: 2 Chronicles 21:18; Proverbs 15:4; Proverbs 4:22.
Study Notes — Proverbs 4:22
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- Context
- Cross References
- Proverbs 4:22 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 4:22
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 4:22
- Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 4:22
- Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 4:22
- Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 4:22
- Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 4:22
- Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 4:22
- Sermons on Proverbs 4:22
Context — A Father’s Instruction
20My son, pay attention to my words; incline your ear to my sayings.
21Do not lose sight of them; keep them within your heart.
22For they are life to those who find them, and health to the whole body.
23Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life. 24Put away deception from your mouth; keep your lips from perverse speech.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Proverbs 4:10 | Listen, my son, and receive my words, and the years of your life will be many. |
| 2 | Proverbs 12:18 | Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 33:6 | Nevertheless, I will bring to it health and healing, and I will heal its people and reveal to them the abundance of peace and truth. |
| 4 | Proverbs 3:8 | This will bring healing to your body and refreshment to your bones. |
| 5 | Proverbs 4:4 | he taught me and said, “Let your heart lay hold of my words; keep my commands and you will live. |
Proverbs 4:22 Summary
This verse means that God's words are like a special kind of food that gives us life and makes us healthy. When we read and obey God's words, we can experience His love and care in our lives, just like Jesus said in John 10:10, that He came to give us life and life abundantly. By following God's words, we can have healthy relationships, make good choices, and feel happy and peaceful inside, as promised in Psalm 119:165, where it says that God's words bring great peace to those who love them.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God's words to be 'life' to those who find them?
This means that God's words have the power to give us spiritual life and vitality, as seen in John 6:63, where Jesus says that His words are spirit and life.
How can God's words bring 'health to the whole body'?
This refers to the fact that following God's words can lead to physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being, as promised in Proverbs 3:8, where it says that God's words can bring healing to our bodies.
What is the significance of 'finding' God's words in this verse?
Finding God's words implies a sense of discovery and pursuit, as seen in Jeremiah 29:13, where it says that we will find God when we seek Him with all our heart.
How does this verse relate to our daily lives?
This verse reminds us that God's words should be our daily guide and source of life, as seen in Deuteronomy 8:3, where Moses reminds the Israelites that God's words are their daily bread.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I have experienced God's words bringing life and health to my own life?
- How can I prioritize seeking and finding God's words in my daily life?
- What are some areas of my life where I need God's words to bring healing and restoration?
- How can I share God's words with others, that they too may experience life and health?
Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 4:22
For they [are] life unto those that find them,.... The words or doctrines of Christ, whose type Solomon was, are to be found in the field of the Scriptures, by diligent searching for them; and being
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 4:22
For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh.
Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 4:22
Proverbs 4:22 For they [are] life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh.Ver. 22. For they are life.] And health unto all their flesh] Sin is the cause of sickness. "Sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee." But "the joy of the Lord is a man’ s strength"; and such "a merry heart doeth good, like a medicine." As sin is a universal sickness, like those diseases wherein physicians say are corruptio totius substantiae, a corruption of the whole substance, as the heretic, &c.; so grace is a Catholicon, a general cure, like the herb Panace, whdch is said to be good for all diseases; whence also, saith Pliny, it hath its name. A παν et ακεω.
Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 4:22
(22) For they are life . . .—Comp. 1 Timothy 4:8, “Godliness is profitable unto all things, having the promise of the life that now is, (the highest happiness that man can attain to now, peace of mind,) and of that which is to come,” the assurance of a joyful resurrection.
Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 4:22
Ninth Address. Chap. 4. Proverbs 4:20-2722. their flesh] Lit. his flesh, i.e. the flesh of every one of them. This individualising the teaching, by a sudden change from the plural to the singular number occurs again, Proverbs 3:18.
Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 4:22
Health - See the Proverbs 3:8 note.
Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 4:22
22. They are life — The pure words of the instructor are healthful and life-giving; a healing medicine for all the woes which flesh is heir to. Compare Proverbs 3:8, and Proverbs 3:2; Proverbs 3:16; Proverbs 4:13.
Sermons on Proverbs 4:22
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Do Not Forsake My Law by Shane Idleman | This sermon emphasizes the importance of repentance, turning back to God, and seeking His wisdom. It highlights the consequences of shedding innocent blood, promoting idolatry, and |
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(Proverbs) ch.11:12 - 12:21 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of honesty and truthfulness in our words and actions. He highlights that telling lies can lead to trouble and that honesty is |
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Learn From Christ's Speech and How He Spoke by Tim Conway | This sermon emphasizes the transformation from the old Gentile ways to learning Christ, focusing on speaking with gentleness, knowing when to be silent, and speaking the Word of Go |
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Careless Words by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the weight of our words, warning that every idle word we speak is recorded and will be accounted for on the day of judgment. He shares a personal experie |
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A Matter of Life and Death! by Theodore Epp | Theodore Epp emphasizes the profound impact of our words in his sermon 'A Matter of Life and Death!', drawing parallels between fire and the tongue. He illustrates how words can hu |
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The Home Conversation by J.R. Miller | J.R. Miller emphasizes the critical role of conversation in the home, arguing that while families invest in physical comforts and education, they often neglect the power of their w |
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'God Is Faithful' by Samuel Logan Brengle | Samuel Logan Brengle emphasizes the importance of faithfulness in all aspects of life, urging self-examination and accountability before God. He reflects on Jesus' teaching that be |