Proverbs 20:15 — Word Study
WLCיֵ֣שׁ זָ֭הָב וְרָב־ פְּנִינִ֑ים וּכְלִ֥י יְ֝קָ֗ר שִׂפְתֵי־ דָֽעַת׃
BSAThere isyêsh [a multitude of] an abundancerôb of goldzâhâb [a valuable metal] [and] rubiespânîyn [precious stones, jewels] but lipssâphâh [the edge of the mouth, language] of knowledgedaʻath [understanding, wisdom] are a rareyᵉqâr [precious, valuable] treasurekᵉlîy [a precious jewel, a vessel of great worth]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| יֵ֣שׁ | there | Part |
| זָ֭הָב | [is] gold | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
| וְרָב־ | and abundance of | Conjunction, noun common masculine singular construct |
| פְּנִינִ֑ים | jewels | Noun common, masculine plural absolute |
| וּכְלִ֥י | and [are] an article of | Conjunction, noun common masculine singular construct |
| יְ֝קָ֗ר | preciousness | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
| שִׂפְתֵי־ | lips of | Noun common, feminine dual construct |
| דָֽעַת׃ | knowledge | Noun common, feminine singular absolute |
Every word in the verse. Click a row to open it in the panel on the left.
| BSB | There is an abundance of gold and rubies, but lips of knowledge are a rare treasure. |
| KJV | There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel. |
| ASV | There is gold, and abundance of rubies; But the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel. |
| YLT | Substance, gold, and a multitude of rubies, Yea, a precious vessel, [are] lips of knowledge. |
| WEB | There is gold and abundance of rubies, but the lips of knowledge are a rare jewel. |
| BBE | There is gold and a store of corals: but the lips of knowledge are a jewel of great price. |
All translations agree on the value of knowledge compared to material wealth.
The sentence has a main clause followed by a contrasting statement about knowledge, highlighting the difference in value between wealth and wisdom.
8 commentators on this verse
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Every word here is used elsewhere in the Old Testament.
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Deep Study — Proverbs 20:15
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Context — The Value of Knowledgegenerated
Proverbs 20:15 highlights the contrast between material wealth, represented by gold and jewels, and the rarity of true understanding, represented by 'lips of knowledge.' The surrounding verses discuss the nature of value and the wisdom of discernment in life choices, emphasizing that spiritual insight holds greater worth than physical riches.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proverbs 3:15 | She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire compares with her. |
| 2 | Proverbs 8:11 | For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire compares with her. |
| 3 | Proverbs 10:20–21 | The tongue of the righteous is choice silver, but the heart of the wicked has little worth. |
| 4 | Proverbs 15:7–23 | The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools. |
| 5 | Proverbs 16:16–21 | How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 10 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — יְ֝קָ֗ר, ye.Kargenerated
The word יְקָר (yeqar) refers to preciousness or value, indicating something esteemed or of great worth. It is a noun that describes the quality of being valuable, often used in contexts that highlight the significance of wisdom and knowledge over material possessions.
In this verse, it underscores the idea that while gold and jewels are abundant, true knowledge is rare and precious, elevating the importance of wisdom in contrast to material wealth.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
All translations agree that this verse conveys the idea that while there may be an abundance of gold and jewels, true knowledge is rare and valuable.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main clause is governed by the verb יֵ֣שׁ, there is, which asserts existence. The structure presents a comparison between the subject, which is a noun phrase describing the abundance of gold and jewels, and the predicate, which describes the rarity of knowledge.
The sentence structure emphasizes the contrast between the material wealth mentioned first and the spiritual insight that follows, highlighting the value placed on knowledge.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Proverbs 20:15 tells us that there is a lot of gold and jewels, but having knowledge is much rarer and more valuable. This verse teaches that wisdom and understanding are more important than material wealth.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
The verse emphasizes that while material wealth like gold and jewels is common, true knowledge is a rare and valuable treasure.
This verse aligns with other Proverbs that highlight the importance of wisdom and understanding over physical riches, such as Proverbs 3:15 and Proverbs 8:11.
Knowledge is seen as more valuable because it leads to understanding, wise decisions, and a fulfilling life, whereas material wealth can be fleeting.
You can seek knowledge through study, reflection, and learning from wise individuals, as well as by applying what you learn in practical ways.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- What are some ways I can prioritize gaining knowledge over accumulating material wealth?
- How can I apply the wisdom of this verse in my daily decisions?
- What are some examples of knowledge that I consider to be more valuable than money?
- In what ways can I encourage others to seek knowledge and understanding?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
The verse has been commented on by early church fathers, who reflect on the contrast between material wealth and spiritual insight, emphasizing the value of wisdom.
Gold and a multitude of gems, etc. This is the boast of the wise buyer, who, as long as he buys, says that what happens to him is bad: but when someone has hurt or offended the saints of God,Early Church Fathers on Proverbs 20 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Proverbs 20:15 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThere is gold, and a multitude of rubies,.... A man may have a large quantity of either, or of both of thorn, as some men have; for there is much of them in the world, not only in mines and quarries,
Read John Gill on Proverbs 20 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryThere is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
Read Robert Jamieson on Proverbs 20 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleThere is gold, to wit, in the world, in divers men’ s hands, by whom it is highly prized. But the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel; but wise speeches proceeding from an understanding or honest heart are of far greater worth and use, both to him that uttereth them, and to those that receive and improve them to their own benefit.
Read Matthew Poole on Proverbs 20 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsProverbs 20:15 There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge [are] a precious jewel.Ver. 15. There is gold and a multitude of rubies.] Quintilian defines an orator, Vir bonus dicendi peritus: A good man, that can deliver himself in good language. Such a master of speech was St Paul, who was therefore by those heathen Lystrians called Mercury, because he was the chief speaker. Such afore him was the prophet Isaiah, and our Saviour Christ, who "spake as never man spoke," his enemies themselves being judges. Such after him was Chrysostom, Basil, Nazianzen, famous for their holy eloquence. So were Mr Rogers and Mr Bradford, martyrs; in whom it was hard to say whether there…
Read John Trapp on Proverbs 20 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(15) Rubies.—See above on Proverbs 3:15. Lips of knowledge.—See above on Proverbs 18:4.
Read Charles John Ellicott on Proverbs 20 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 15. There is gold] Gold is valuable, silver is valuable, and so are jewels; but the teachings of sound knowledge are more valuable than all.
Read AdamClarke on Proverbs 20 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges15. rubies] The R.V. retains this word, but refers to Job 28:18, where it gives in the margin, or, red coral, or, pearls. See Proverbs 3:15, note.
Read Cambridge on Proverbs 20 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleA precious jewel - literally, “A vessel of preciousness,” i. e., most precious of all are “the lips of knowledge.”
Read Albert Barnes on Proverbs 20 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
There is an abundance of gold and rubies, but lips of knowledge are a rare treasure.
There is gold and abundance of rubies, but the lips of knowledge are a rare jewel.
There is an abundance of gold and rubies, but lips of knowledge are a rare treasure.
There is gold, and an abundance of rubies, but words of knowledge are like a precious jewel.
Tyndale line
There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
There is gold, and abundance of rubies; But the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
There is gold, and abundance of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
There is golde, and a multitude of precious stones: but the lips of knowledge are a precious iewel.
Strictly literal
There is gold, and a multitude of rubies; but the lips of knowledge are a precious Jewel.
Substance, gold, and a multitude of rubies, Yea, a precious vessel, [are] lips of knowledge.
Substance, gold, and a multitude of rubies, || Indeed, a precious vessel, [are] lips of knowledge.
There is gold, and a multitude of pearls; but a precious vessel are the lips of knowledge.
There is gold and an abundance of costly stones, but lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
From the Latin
There is gold, and a multitude of jewels: but the lips of knowledge are a precious vessel.
Simplified
There's gold and plenty of expensive gemstones, but talking sense is a more valuable jewel.
There is gold and a store of corals: but the lips of knowledge are a jewel of great price.
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text and the Septuagint agree in the wording of this verse, with all eight words matched. This indicates a consistent understanding of the text across these witnesses.
יֵ֣שׁ זָ֭הָב וְרָב־ פְּנִינִ֑ים וּכְלִ֥י יְ֝קָ֗ר שִׂפְתֵי־ דָֽעַת׃
8 of the 8 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in Proverbs 20:15
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
יֵשׁ (yesh) refers to being, substance, or existence. It is used to assert existence, functioning as a copula for the verb 'to be' in various forms. The word can mean 'there is' or 'there are,' and its Aramaic equivalent is אִיתַי (itay).
יֵשׁ 137 subst. being, substance, existence
substance
elsewhere (prop. as a subst. in in the st. c.), it asserts existence, and so corresponds to the verb substantive, is (are, was, were, will be), lit. the being, presence of …
base
H3426 יֵשׁ subst. being, substance, existence . substance
. elsewhere (prop. as a subst. in in the st. c.), it asserts existence, and so corresponds to the verb substantive, is (are, was, were, will be), lit. the being, presence of …
3426 yesh yaysh
perhaps from an unused root meaning to stand out, or exist;
entity; used adverbially or as a copula for the substantive
verb (1961); there is or are (or any other form of the verb to
be, as may suit the connection):--(there) are, (he, it, shall,
there, there may, there shall, there should) be, thou do, had,
hast, (which) hath, (I, shalt, that) have, (he, it, there) is,
substance, it (there) was, (there) were, ye will, thou wilt,
wouldest.
see HEBREW for 01961
יֵשׁ (yesh) — there.
1) being, existence, substance, there is or are
1a) substance
1b) existence
1c) there is or are
Aramaic equivalent: i.tay (אִיתַי "there is" H0383)
Part — PartHAcbsa
זָהָב (zahab) means gold and is derived from an unused root that conveys the idea of shimmering. It encompasses various aspects of gold, including its value as a precious metal, its use as a measure of weight, and its figurative brilliance. The term appears in contexts related to wealth, merchandise, and gifts.
זָהָב 385 n.m. gold
= gold-ore, gold in raw state
gold as wealth
gold as spoil of war
gold as merchandise
gold as costly gift
gold as material
gold described by its source
gold defined by var. adj. and pts.
as measure of weight and value
= golden oil, from colour
often named with
the chief vbs. used
base
H2091 זָהָב gold
2091 zahab zaw-hawb'
from an unused root meaning to shimmer; gold, figuratively,
something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky:--
gold(-en), fair weather.
זָהָב (za.hav) — gold.
1) gold
1a) as precious metal
1b) as a measure of weight
1c) of brilliance, splendour (fig.)
Aramaic equivalent: de.hav (דְּהַב "gold" H1722)
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular absoluteHNcmsa
gold (zahabh; chrusos):
1. Terms:
No metal has been more frequently mentioned in Old Testament writings than gold, and none has had more terms applied to it. Among these terms the one most used is zahabh. The Arabic equivalent, dhahab, is still the common name for gold throughout Palestine, Syria and Egypt. With zahabh frequently occur other words which, translated, mean "pure" (Ex 25:11), "refined" (1Ch 28:18), "finest" (1Ki 10:18), "beaten" (1Ki 10:17), "Ophir" (Ps 45:9).
Other terms occurring are: paz, "fine gold" (Job 28:17;
Gold
(1.) Heb. zahab, so called from its yellow colour (Ex. 25:11; 1 Chr. 28:18; 2 Chr. 3:5).
(2.) Heb. segor, from its compactness, or as being enclosed or treasured up; thus precious or “fine gold” (1 Kings 6:20; 7:49).
Gold was known from the very earliest times. (Genesis 2:11) It was at first used chiefly for ornaments, etc. (Genesis 24:22) Coined money was not known to the ancients till a comparatively late period; and on the Egyptian tombs gold is represented as being weighed in rings for commercial purposes. Comp. (Genesis 43:21) Gold was extremely abundant in ancient times, (1 Chronicles 22:14; 2 Chronicles 1:15; 9:9; Daniel 3:1; Nahum 2:9) but this did not depreciate its value, because of the enormous quantities consumed by…
A well-known valuable metal, found in many parts of the world, and obtained anciently in Ophir, Job 28:16; Parvaim, 2Ch 3:6; Sheba, and Raamah, Eze 27:22. Job alludes to gold in various forms, Job 22:24 28:15-19. Abraham was rich in it, and female ornaments were early made of it, Ge 13:2 24:22,35. It is spoken of throughout Scripture; and the use of it among and ancient Hebrews, in its native and mixed state, and for the same purposes as at present, was very common. The Ark of the Covenant was overlaid with pure gold; the mercy seat, the vessels and utensils belonging to the tabernacle, and those also of the house of…
רֹב (rov) refers to a multitude or abundance, encompassing ideas of greatness and numerousness. It is derived from a related root and can describe anything from a large quantity to excellence. The entries consistently highlight its use in various contexts, emphasizing its broad application in the Old Testament.
רֹב 151 n.m. multitude, abundance, greatness
base
H7230 רֹב multitude, abundance, greatness
7230 rob robe
from 7231; abundance (in any respect):--abundance(- antly),
all, X common (sort), excellent, great(-ly, -ness, number),
huge, be increased, long, many, more in number, most, much,
multitude, plenty(-ifully), X very (age).
see HEBREW for 07231
רֹב (rov) — abundance.
1) multitude, abundance, greatness
1a) multitude
1a1) abundance, abundantly
1a2) numerous
1b) greatness
Conj | N-cs — Conjunction · noun common masculine singular constructHC/Ncmsc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
פְּנִינִים (paniyn) refers to jewels or precious stones, possibly including corals and rubies. It is derived from a root that suggests a round shape, akin to pearls. The entries indicate that it is a plural noun, with some uncertainty about specific types of stones it may include.
פְּנִינִים n.[f.]pl. corals (? as branching)
base
H6443 פְּנִינִים, פָּנִין, פָּנִי
6443 paniyn paw-neen'
or paniy {paw-nee'}; from the same as 6434; probably a pearl
(as round):--ruby.
see HEBREW for 06434
פְּנִינִים (pa.nin) — jewel.
1) a precious stone
1a) perhaps corals, rubies, jewels
N-cp — Noun common · masculine plural absoluteHNcmpa
→ Betrothal presents of Ge 24:53
→ Borrowed from Egyptians by Israelites Ex 3:22; 11:2; 12:35
→ Dedicated to the tabernacle Ex 35:22; Nu 31:50-52
→ Regarded by Jacob as obnoxious to holiness Ge 35:4; Ex 33:4-6; Isa 3:18-21
→ Tokens of love Eze 16:11-13
→ Worn by men Eze 23:42
כְּלִי (kliy) refers to an article or utensil, encompassing a wide range of objects such as vessels, tools, and implements used for various purposes, including music and warfare. It is derived from a root meaning 'to prepare' and can denote anything from furniture to weapons. The entries highlight its general use in the Old Testament without significant disagreement among lexicons.
כְּלִי 324 n.m. article, utensil, vessel
base
H3627 כְּלִי article, utensil, vessel
3627 kliy kel-ee'
from 3615; something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an
implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon):--armour
((-bearer)), artillery, bag, carriage, + furnish, furniture,
instrument, jewel, that is made of, X one from another, that
which pertaineth, pot, + psaltery, sack, stuff, thing, tool,
vessel, ware, weapon, + whatsoever.
see HEBREW for 03615
כְּלִי (ke.li) — article/utensil.
1) article, vessel, implement, utensil
1a) article, object (general)
1b) utensil, implement, apparatus, vessel
1b1) implement (of hunting or war)
1b2) implement (of music)
1b3) implement, tool (of labour)
1b4) equipment, yoke (of oxen)
1b5) utensils, furniture
1c) vessel, receptacle (general)
1d) vessels (boats) of paper-reed
Conj | N-ms — Conjunction · noun common masculine singular constructHC/Ncmsc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
יְקָר (yqar) refers to concepts of value and preciousness, encompassing meanings such as wealth, costliness, honour, and dignity. It is derived from a root associated with value and is used in various contexts to denote things that are esteemed or costly. The Aramaic equivalent is also noted, which shares similar meanings.
יְקָר n.m. preciousness, price, honour
base
H3366 יְקָר
3366 yqar yek-awr'
from 3365; value, i.e. (concretely) wealth; abstractly,
costliness, dignity:--honour, precious (things), price.
see HEBREW for 03365
יְקָר (ye.qar) — preciousness.
1) price, value, preciousness, honour, splendour, pomp
1a) preciousness
1b) price
1c) honour, esteem
Aramaic equivalent: ye.qar (יְקָר "honor" H3367)
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular absoluteHNcmsa
The Hebrew word שָׂפָה (*saphah*) encompasses meanings related to 'lip,' 'speech,' and 'edge.' It is derived from concepts of termination, suggesting boundaries like the edge of a vessel or the bank of a river. The word can refer to physical lips, language, or the edges of various objects, including shores.
שָׂפָה 176 n.f. lip, speech, edge
lip
language
edge: shore of sea; bank of river
base
H8193 שָׂפָה lip, speech, edge . lip
. language
. edge: shore of sea; bank of river
8193 saphah saw-faw'
or (in dual and plural) sepheth {sef-eth'}; probably from
5595 or 8192 through the idea of termination (compare 5490);
the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by
analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.):--band,
bank, binding, border, brim, brink, edge, language, lip,
prating, ((sea-))shore, side, speech, talk, (vain) words.
see HEBREW for 05595
see HEBREW for 08192
see HEBREW for 05490
שָׂפָה (sa.phah) — lips.
: 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)
שָׂפָה (sa.phah) — lip: words.
: words/language
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)
שָׂפָה (sa.phah) — lip: edge.
: edge/border/opening
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)
שָׂפָה (sa.phah) — lip: shore.
: shore/bank(of_sea/river)
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)
N-fd — Noun common · feminine dual constructHNcfdc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
דַּ֫עַת (da`ath) means knowledge, encompassing perception, skill, and moral understanding. It is associated with prophetic knowledge and is noted for its divine aspect, particularly in the context of wisdom literature. The entries highlight its use in various forms of knowledge, including discernment and understanding.
דַּ֫עַת n.f. knowledge
knowledge, perception
= skill (in workmanship)
of proph. knowledge
esp. knowledge with moral quality
knowledge possessed by God
esp. in Wisd Lt = discernment, understanding, wisdom
base
H1847 דַּ֫עַת knowledge . . knowledge, perception
. = skill (in workmanship)
. of proph. knowledge
. esp. knowledge with moral quality
. knowledge possessed by God
. esp. in Wisd Lt = discernment, understanding, wisdom
1847 da`ath dah'-ath
from 3045; knowledge:--cunning, (ig-)norantly, know(-ledge),
(un-)awares (wittingly).
see HEBREW for 03045
דַּ֫עַת (da.at) — knowledge.
1) knowledge
1a) knowledge, perception, skill
1b) discernment, understanding, wisdom
N-fs — Noun common · feminine singular absoluteHNcfsa