Proverbs 8:35
Proverbs 8:35 in Multiple Translations
For whoever finds me finds life and obtains the favor of the LORD.
For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD.
For whoso findeth me findeth life, And shall obtain favor of Jehovah.
For whoever gets me gets life, and grace from the Lord will come to him.
For those who find me, find life, and are accepted by the Lord.
But he that sinneth against me, hurteth his owne soule: and all that hate me, loue death.
For whoso is finding me, hath found life, And bringeth out good-will from Jehovah.
For whoever finds me finds life, and will obtain favor from the LORD.
For whoever findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favor from the LORD.
He that shall find me, shall find life, and shall have salvation from the Lord:
Those who find me will have a long life, and Yahweh will be pleased with them.
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Proverbs 8:35 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כִּ֣י
מֹ֭צְאִ/י
מצאי
מָצָ֣א
חַיִּ֑ים
וַ/יָּ֥פֶק
רָ֝צ֗וֹן
מֵ/יְהוָֽה
כִּ֣י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
מֹ֭צְאִ/י
mâtsâʼ
H4672
to find
V-Qal | Suff
מצאי
mâtsâʼ
H4672
to find
V-Qal
מָצָ֣א
mâtsâʼ
H4672
to find
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
חַיִּ֑ים
chay
H2416
alive
N-mp
וַ/יָּ֥פֶק
pûwq
H6329
to promote
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
רָ֝צ֗וֹן
râtsôwn
H7522
acceptance
N-ms
מֵ/יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
Prep | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Proverbs 8:35
כִּ֣י
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.
מֹ֭צְאִ/י
mâtsâʼ
H4672
"to find"
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.
מצאי
mâtsâʼ
H4672
"to find"
V-Qal
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.
מָצָ֣א
mâtsâʼ
H4672
"to find"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
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.
חַיִּ֑ים
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.
וַ/יָּ֥פֶק
pûwq
H6329
"to promote"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to promote or bring out something, like furnishing or securing it. In the Bible, it can also mean to succeed or obtain something. It appears in various forms, such as afford or draw out.
Definition: 1) to bring out, furnish, promote, go out, issue 1a) (Hiphil) 1a1) to produce, furnish 1a2) to bring out, elicit, obtain, cause to come out from 1a3) to promote 1a4) to cause to go out to
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: afford, draw out, further, get, obtain. See also: Psalms 140:9; Proverbs 8:35; Psalms 144:13.
רָ֝צ֗וֹן
râtsôwn
H7522
"acceptance"
N-ms
This Hebrew word refers to acceptance or delight, often used to describe God's pleasure or favor. It appears in Psalms and Isaiah, highlighting God's goodwill towards us. This word is about taking pleasure in something.
Definition: 1) pleasure, delight, favour, goodwill, acceptance, will 1a) goodwill, favour 1b) acceptance 1c) will, desire, pleasure, self-will
Usage: Occurs in 56 OT verses. KJV: (be) acceptable(-ance, -ed), delight, desire, favour, (good) pleasure, (own, self, voluntary) will, as...(what) would. See also: Genesis 49:6; Psalms 145:16; Psalms 5:13.
מֵ/יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
Prep | N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
Study Notes — Proverbs 8:35
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- Proverbs 8:35 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 8:35
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 8:35
- Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 8:35
- Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 8:35
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 8:35
- Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 8:35
- Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 8:35
- Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 8:35
- Sermons on Proverbs 8:35
Context — The Excellence of Wisdom
33Listen to instruction and be wise; do not ignore it.
34Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at the posts of my doorway.
35For whoever finds me finds life and obtains the favor of the LORD.
36But he who fails to find me harms himself; all who hate me love death.”Cross References
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| 1 | John 3:36 | Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life. Whoever rejects the Son will not see life. Instead, the wrath of God remains on him.” |
| 2 | 1 John 5:11–12 | And this is that testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. |
| 3 | Proverbs 12:2 | The good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil. |
| 4 | Philippians 3:8 | More than that, I count all things as loss compared to the surpassing excellence of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ |
| 5 | John 17:3 | Now this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent. |
| 6 | Colossians 3:3 | For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. |
| 7 | Proverbs 3:13–18 | Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding, for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold. She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire compares with her. Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. All her ways are pleasant, and all her paths are peaceful. She is a tree of life to those who embrace her, and those who lay hold of her are blessed. |
| 8 | John 14:6 | Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. |
| 9 | Ephesians 1:6 | to the praise of His glorious grace, which He has freely given us in the Beloved One. |
| 10 | Proverbs 1:33 | But whoever listens to me will dwell in safety, secure from the fear of evil.” |
Proverbs 8:35 Summary
[This verse, Proverbs 8:35, tells us that when we find wisdom, we find a good and meaningful life, and we also receive God's favor and blessings, as seen in other parts of the Bible like Psalms 84:11 and Matthew 7:7-8. Finding wisdom is like discovering a treasure that helps us make good choices and live a life that honors God. By seeking wisdom, we can experience a deep sense of fulfillment and purpose, and we can trust that God will guide and bless us along the way, as promised in Jeremiah 29:11 and Romans 8:28.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'find' wisdom in Proverbs 8:35?
To find wisdom, as mentioned in Proverbs 8:35, means to seek and acquire a deep understanding of God's nature and will, as taught in the Bible, such as in Psalms 119:66 and James 1:5.
How does one obtain the favor of the LORD as stated in this verse?
Obtaining the favor of the LORD involves living a life that is pleasing to Him, as seen in Proverbs 8:35, which can be achieved by following His commands and trusting in His goodness, as mentioned in Deuteronomy 10:12-13 and Jeremiah 9:23-24.
What is the relationship between finding wisdom and finding life in this verse?
Finding wisdom and finding life are closely linked, as stated in Proverbs 8:35, because wisdom is the foundation for making choices that lead to a fulfilling and meaningful life, as also seen in Proverbs 3:13-18 and Proverbs 9:11.
Is the promise of finding life and obtaining favor limited to a specific group of people?
No, the promise in Proverbs 8:35 is available to anyone who seeks wisdom, as it is a universal offer from God, similar to the invitation in Isaiah 55:1-3 and Revelation 22:17, where all people are called to come and receive life and blessings from Him.
Reflection Questions
- What are some practical ways you can seek wisdom and find life in your daily experiences?
- How does the promise of obtaining the favor of the LORD impact your relationships and decisions?
- In what ways can you apply the wisdom from Proverbs 8:35 to your current challenges and struggles?
- What does it mean for you to 'watch daily at the doors' and 'wait at the posts' of wisdom, as mentioned in the surrounding verses?
Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 8:35
For whoso findeth me findeth life,.... Of finding Christ, [See comments on Proverbs 3:13].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 8:35
For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD. For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the Lord. "Findeth me," after long "watching daily at my gates (Proverbs 8:34).
Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 8:35
Proverbs 8:35 For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD.Ver. 35. For whoso findeth me, findeth life.] Lest any man should hold it too hard a task to wait at wisdom’ s gates - as princes’ guards, or as the Levites did in the temple - she tells them what they shall have for so doing. And shall obtain favour.] Which is better than life. God’ s favour is no empty favour; it is not like the winter’ s sun, that casts a goodly countenance when it shines, but gives little heat or comfort. As air lights not without the sun, nor wood heats without fire, so neither can anything yield comfort without God’ s favour.
Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 8:35
(35) Whoso findeth me findeth life.—Comp. 1 John 5:12; John 8:51; and above, Proverbs 3:18, where Wisdom is described as a “tree of life.”
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 8:35
Verse 35. Whoso findeth me] The wisdom that comes from God, teaching to avoid evil and cleave to that which is good; findeth life-gets that knowledge which qualifies him to answer the purposes for which he was made; for he is quickened with Christ, and made a partaker of the Divine life. Christ dwells in his heart by faith; he lives a new life, for Christ liveth in him; the law of the spirit of life in Christ Jesus makes him free from the law of sin and death. And shall obtain favour of the Lord. The more he walks after the Divine counsel, the more he obtains of the Divine image; and the more he resembles his Maker, the more he partakes of the Divine favour.
Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 8:35
35. obtain] “Heb. draw forth,” R.V. marg. See Proverbs 3:13, note.
Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 8:35
Wisdom then is the only true life. The Word, the Light, is also the Life of man John 1:4. The eternal life is to know God and Christ John 17:3.
Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 8:35
35, 36. That sinneth against me — ηωׂ ?ΰι, misses me, taking the word in its primitive sense, which best suits the context, as it stands opposed to those finding or meeting her in the preceding verse.
Sermons on Proverbs 8:35
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Spirit-Filled Salutations by Joshua Daniel | This sermon emphasizes the power of greetings filled with the Holy Spirit, drawing from the encounter between Mary and Elizabeth before the birth of Jesus. It highlights the import |
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The Son and Life, and Word and Wisdom by H.J. Vine | H.J. Vine preaches on the profound truth that eternal life is found in believing in the Son, a truth revealed by the Holy Spirit and declared in the Word of God. This eternal life, |
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The Word and Life by H.J. Vine | H.J. Vine preaches about the eternal life found in Jesus Christ, the Word made flesh, who came into the world full of grace and truth. His glory was distinguished by the grace and |
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Words of Spirit and Life by H.J. Vine | H.J. Vine preaches on the profound impact of Jesus' words as spirit and life, emphasizing the necessity of His death for eternal life. Despite the miracles, many sought Jesus for p |
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The Son and Life by H.J. Vine | H.J. Vine preaches about the unfailing promises of God, emphasizing that every word of His will be fulfilled, including the promise of eternal life made before time began. The Son |
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Hell - Part 1 by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of hell and the judgment of God. He emphasizes that even before eternity comes, God will pour out His judgments on the earth, inc |
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Once Saved, Always Saved 1 by Jacob Prasch | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of active witnessing in the Christian life. He compares not actively witnessing to neglecting other essential aspects of the C |