Proverbs 7:21
Proverbs 7:21 in Multiple Translations
With her great persuasion she entices him; with her flattering lips she lures him.
With her much fair speech she caused him to yield, with the flattering of her lips she forced him.
With her much fair speech she causeth him to yield; With the flattering of her lips she forceth him along.
With her fair words she overcame him, forcing him with her smooth lips.
She convinced him with all that she said; she seduced him with her smooth talking.
Thus with her great craft she caused him to yeelde, and with her flattering lips she entised him.
She turneth him aside with the abundance of her speech, With the flattery of her lips she forceth him.
With persuasive words, she led him astray. With the flattering of her lips, she seduced him.
With her much fair speech she caused him to yield, with the flattering of her lips she impelled him.
She entangled him with many words, and drew him away with the flattery of her lips.
So she persuaded him by her enticing/tempting words. She allured him by her smooth/sweet talk.
Berean Amplified Bible — Proverbs 7:21
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Proverbs 7:21 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הִ֭טַּתּ/וּ
בְּ/רֹ֣ב
לִקְחָ֑/הּ
בְּ/חֵ֥לֶק
שְׂ֝פָתֶ֗י/הָ
תַּדִּיחֶֽ/נּוּ
הִ֭טַּתּ/וּ
nâṭâh
H5186
to stretch
V-Hiphil-Perf-3fs | Suff
בְּ/רֹ֣ב
rôb
H7230
abundance
Prep | N-cs
לִקְחָ֑/הּ
leqach
H3948
teaching
N-ms | Suff
בְּ/חֵ֥לֶק
chêleq
H2506
portion
Prep | N-ms
שְׂ֝פָתֶ֗י/הָ
sâphâh
H8193
lips
N-fd | Suff
תַּדִּיחֶֽ/נּוּ
nâdach
H5080
to banish
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Proverbs 7:21
הִ֭טַּתּ/וּ
nâṭâh
H5186
"to stretch"
V-Hiphil-Perf-3fs | Suff
To stretch or spread out, often used to describe physical movement, but also moral deflection, as seen in the story of Israel's decline in the book of Judges.
Definition: 1) to stretch out, extend, spread out, pitch, turn, pervert, incline, bend, bow 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to stretch out, extend, stretch, offer 1a2) to spread out, pitch (tent) 1a3) to bend, turn, incline 1a3a) to turn aside, incline, decline, bend down 1a3b) to bend, bow 1a3c) to hold out, extend (fig.) 1b) (Niphal) to be stretched out 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to stretch out 1c2) to spread out 1c3) to turn, incline, influence, bend down, hold out, extend, thrust aside, thrust away
Usage: Occurs in 207 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afternoon, apply, bow (down, -ing), carry aside, decline, deliver, extend, go down, be gone, incline, intend, lay, let down, offer, outstretched, overthrown, pervert, pitch, prolong, put away, shew, spread (out), stretch (forth, out), take (aside), turn (aside, away), wrest, cause to yield. See also: Genesis 12:8; Psalms 31:3; Psalms 17:6.
בְּ/רֹ֣ב
rôb
H7230
"abundance"
Prep | N-cs
Describes abundance or greatness in the Bible, used to talk about God's power and creation in Psalms and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) multitude, abundance, greatness 1a) multitude 1a1) abundance, abundantly 1a2) numerous 1b) greatness
Usage: Occurs in 145 OT verses. KJV: abundance(-antly), all, [idiom] common (sort), excellent, great(-ly, -ness, number), huge, be increased, long, many, more in number, most, much, multitude, plenty(-ifully), [idiom] very (age). See also: Genesis 16:10; Job 32:7; Psalms 5:8.
לִקְחָ֑/הּ
leqach
H3948
"teaching"
N-ms | Suff
This word refers to teaching or instruction, and it can also mean learning or insight. In the Bible, it is used to describe the teachings of God or the wisdom of a teacher, like in Proverbs 1:8 where it says to heed the teaching of a father.
Definition: 1) learning, teaching, insight 1a) instruction (obj) 1b) teaching (thing taught) 1b1) teaching-power 1b2) persuasiveness
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: doctrine, learning, fair speech. See also: Deuteronomy 32:2; Proverbs 7:21; Proverbs 1:5.
בְּ/חֵ֥לֶק
chêleq
H2506
"portion"
Prep | N-ms
Smoothness can refer to flattering words, but also to an inheritance or a portion of something. It appears in Psalms and Proverbs, describing the smooth tongue of a deceiver.
Definition: 1) portion, share, part, territory 1a) portion, share 1b) portion, tract, parcel (of land) 1c) one's portion, one's possession 1d) (chosen) portion 1e) portion, award (from God) Aramaic equivalent: cha.laq (חֲלָק "portion" H2508)
Usage: Occurs in 63 OT verses. KJV: flattery, inheritance, part, [idiom] partake, portion. See also: Genesis 14:24; Job 27:13; Psalms 16:5.
שְׂ֝פָתֶ֗י/הָ
sâphâh
H8193
"lips"
N-fd | Suff
This word refers to lips or language, and can also mean the edge or border of something. It is used in the Bible to describe the shore of a sea or the edge of a cup.
Definition: : lips/mouth 1) lip, language, speech, shore, bank, brink, brim, side, edge, border, binding 1a) lip (as body part) 1b) language 1c) edge, shore, bank (of cup, sea, river, etc)
Usage: Occurs in 164 OT verses. KJV: band, bank, binding, border, brim, brink, edge, language, lip, prating, (sea-)shore, side, speech, talk, (vain) words. See also: Genesis 11:1; Psalms 120:2; Psalms 12:3.
תַּדִּיחֶֽ/נּוּ
nâdach
H5080
"to banish"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3fs | Suff
To banish or drive away, used in various contexts, such as expelling someone from a community, as seen in the story of David and Absalom.
Definition: 1) to impel, thrust, drive away, banish 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to impel 1a2) to thrust away, banish 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be impelled 1b2) to be thrust out, be banished 1b2a) banished, outcast (participle) 1b3) to be driven away 1b4) to be thrust away, thrust aside 1c) (Pual) to be thrust into 1c1) thrust (participle) 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to thrust, move, impel 1d2) to thrust out, banish 1d3) to thrust away, thrust aside 1e) (Hophal) to be chased, be hunted 1e1) chased, hunted (participle)
Usage: Occurs in 51 OT verses. KJV: banish, bring, cast down (out), chase, compel, draw away, drive (away, out, quite), fetch a stroke, force, go away, outcast, thrust away (out), withdraw. See also: Deuteronomy 4:19; Isaiah 27:13; Psalms 5:11.
Study Notes — Proverbs 7:21
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- Context
- Cross References
- Proverbs 7:21 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 7:21
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 7:21
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 7:21
- Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 7:21
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 7:21
- Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 7:21
- Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 7:21
- Sermons on Proverbs 7:21
Context — Warnings about the Adulteress
19For my husband is not at home; he has gone on a long journey.
20He took with him a bag of money and will not return till the moon is full.”
21With her great persuasion she entices him; with her flattering lips she lures him.
22He follows her on impulse, like an ox going to the slaughter, like a deer bounding into a trap, 23until an arrow pierces his liver, like a bird darting into a snare— not knowing it will cost him his life.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Proverbs 5:3 | Though the lips of the forbidden woman drip honey and her speech is smoother than oil, |
| 2 | Proverbs 7:5 | that they may keep you from the adulteress, from the stranger with seductive words. |
| 3 | 2 Kings 4:8 | One day Elisha went to Shunem, and a prominent woman who lived there persuaded him to have a meal. So whenever he would pass by, he would stop there to eat. |
| 4 | Psalms 12:2 | They lie to one another; they speak with flattering lips and a double heart. |
| 5 | Luke 24:29 | But they pleaded with Him, “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening and the day is almost over.” So He went in to stay with them. |
| 6 | 2 Corinthians 5:14 | For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that One died for all, therefore all died. |
| 7 | Proverbs 6:24 | to keep you from the evil woman, from the smooth tongue of the adulteress. |
| 8 | Judges 16:15–17 | “How can you say, ‘I love you,’” she asked, “when your heart is not with me? This is the third time you have mocked me and failed to reveal to me the source of your great strength!” Finally, after she had pressed him daily with her words and pleaded until he was sick to death, Samson told her all that was in his heart: “My hair has never been cut, because I have been a Nazirite to God from my mother’s womb. If I am shaved, my strength will leave me, and I will become as weak as any other man.” |
| 9 | Luke 14:23 | So the master told his servant, ‘Go out to the highways and hedges and compel them to come in, so that my house will be full. |
| 10 | 1 Samuel 28:23 | Saul refused, saying, “I will not eat.” But his servants joined the woman in urging him, and he heeded their voice. He got up from the ground and sat on the bed. |
Proverbs 7:21 Summary
[Proverbs 7:21 warns us about the dangers of being persuaded by smooth talk and flattery, which can lead us away from God's path and into trouble, as seen in other scriptures like 1 Corinthians 6:18 and Galatians 6:7-8. The woman's persuasion is a reminder to be careful about the influences we allow into our lives and to seek wisdom from God. By prioritizing our relationship with God and seeking His guidance, we can protect ourselves from the kind of persuasion described in Proverbs 7:21 and live a life that honors Him. As we navigate the challenges and temptations of life, we can trust in God's sovereignty and provision, as promised in Jeremiah 29:11 and Romans 8:28.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the woman's persuasion in Proverbs 7:21?
The woman's persuasion in Proverbs 7:21 is a warning against the dangers of temptation and deceit, as seen in other scriptures like 1 Peter 5:8, where Satan is described as a roaring lion seeking to devour us.
How does the woman's persuasion relate to our daily lives?
The woman's persuasion in Proverbs 7:21 serves as a reminder to be mindful of the influences and temptations we face, and to seek wisdom and discernment from God, as encouraged in Proverbs 2:6 and James 1:5.
What can we learn from the woman's use of flattering lips in Proverbs 7:21?
The woman's flattering lips in Proverbs 7:21 teach us that smooth talk and empty flattery can be used to manipulate and deceive others, and we should be cautious of such tactics, as warned in Romans 16:18 and 2 Peter 2:3.
How can we protect ourselves from the kind of persuasion described in Proverbs 7:21?
To protect ourselves from the kind of persuasion described in Proverbs 7:21, we should prioritize our relationship with God, seeking His wisdom and guidance, and be grounded in the truth of His Word, as emphasized in Psalm 119:105 and 2 Timothy 3:16-17.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I may be vulnerable to the kind of persuasion described in Proverbs 7:21, and how can I seek God's protection and guidance?
- How can I discern between genuine encouragement and manipulative flattery, and what role should humility and self-reflection play in this process?
- In what ways can I apply the warning in Proverbs 7:21 to my relationships and interactions with others, and how can I promote healthy communication and boundaries?
- What are some practical steps I can take to prioritize my relationship with God and seek His wisdom in the face of temptation and deceit?
- How can I balance the need for caution and discernment with the importance of loving and trusting others, and what role should faith and trust in God play in this balance?
Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 7:21
With her much fair speech she caused him to yield,.... Or, "to decline" from the right way: or, "inclined him" (d); his ear to listen to her, and his heart to go after her and along with her.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 7:21
With her much fair speech she caused him to yield, with the flattering of her lips she forced him. With her much fair speech she caused him to yield, with the flattering of her lips she forced him.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 7:21
With her much fair speech; which implies that her alluring words were more effectual with him than her impudent kisses, which possibly had a little alienated his mind from her. She caused him to yield; whereby he signifies that no provocation to sin is a sufficient excuse for sin. She forced him; she prevailed over him; which argues that there was some reluctancy in his judgment or conscience against it.
Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 7:21
Proverbs 7:21 With her much fair speech she caused him to yield, with the flattering of her lips she forced him.Ver. 21. With much fair speech.] Fair words make fools fain. This Circe so enchanted the younker with her fine language, that now she may do what she will with him, for he is wholly at her devotion. A young nobleman or gentleman, a youth of high rank.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 7:21
Verse 21. With her much fair speech] With her blandishments and lascivious talk, she overcame all his scruples, and constrained him to yield.
Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 7:21
Fair speech - The Hebrew word is usually translated “doctrine,” or “learning” Proverbs 1:5; Proverbs 4:2; Proverbs 9:9; possibly it is used here in keen irony.
Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 7:21
21. Much fair speech — Literally, her much taking; a word sometimes rendered learning, as in Proverbs 1:5; Proverbs 4:2; Proverbs 9:9.
Sermons on Proverbs 7:21
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Freedom From Masterbation and Sensuality by Tim Conway | This sermon emphasizes the need to flee from sin, particularly addressing the issue of justifying masturbation as not a sin. It highlights the importance of seeking biblical guidan |
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Led by the Spirit of God - Part 5 by Milton Green | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of turning to discipline and reproof. He highlights the need for believers to allow the Spirit of God to control their lives |
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Run for Your Life by Carter Conlon | This sermon is a passionate call to the church to run for their lives from false teachings, prosperity-driven messages, and immoral practices. The speaker urges believers to dig th |
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Ribless Christians by Erlo Stegen | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of purity in the lives of believers. He warns against breaking the duty of purity that God has given to us and reminds us tha |
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All Satan's Apples Have Worms by John R. Rice | John R. Rice preaches about the consequences of following Satan's deceitful promises, using the story of the prodigal son to illustrate how all of the Devil's apples have worms. He |
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Solomon's Infatuation Through Women by Clement of Rome | Clement of Rome reflects on the life of Solomon, a man blessed with wisdom, knowledge, and riches by God, yet who fell into ruin and turned away from the Lord due to his relationsh |
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1 Thessalonians 4:1-3 by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches about the importance of sanctification and living a life that pleases God. He emphasizes the need to go beyond mere obedience to God's commandments and str |