Proverbs 20:27
The spirit of man is the candle of the Lord, searching all the inward parts of the belly.
‖The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, lampe.
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- 1 Corinthians 2:11Rank 1 from verse 27
- Hebrews 4:12–13Rank 2 from verse 27
12For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
13Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.
12For the word of God is quicke and powerfull, and sharper then any two edged sword, pearcing euen to the diuiding asunder of soule and spirit, and of the ioynts and marrowe, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
13Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked, and opened vnto the eyes of him with whome wee haue to doe.
- 1 John 3:19–21Rank 4 from verse 27
19And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him.
20For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things.
21Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God.
19And hereby wee know that wee are of the trueth, and shall †assure our hearts before him.
20For if our heart condemne vs, God is greater then our heart, and knoweth all things.
21Beloued, if our heart condemne vs not, then haue wee confidence towards God.
- Genesis 2:7Rank 5 from verse 27
- Romans 2:15Rank 6 from verse 27
15Which shew the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing one another;)
15Which shew the worke of the Law written in their hearts, their ‖conscience also bearing witnesse, and their thoughts ‖the meane while accusing, or else excusing one another:
- 2 Corinthians 4:2–6Rank 7 from verse 27
2But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.
3But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:
4In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
5For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake.
6For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
2But haue renounced the hidden things of †dishonesty, not walking in craftines, nor handling the word of God deceitfully, but by manifestation of the trueth, commending our selues to euery mans conscience, in the sight of God.
3But if our Gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:
4In whom the God of this world hath blinded the minds of them which beleeue not, lest the light of the glorious Gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine vnto them.
5For we preach not our selues, but Christ Iesus the Lord, and our selues your seruants for Iesus sake.
6For God who commaunded the light to shine out of darkenes, hath shined in our hearts, to giue the light of the knowledge of the glory of God, in the face of Iesus Christ.
- Proverbs 20:30Rank 8 from verse 27
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Proverbs 20:27
Sense 1: An immaterial living or personal being distinct from a body. Sense 2: The inward life, disposition, mind, or courage of a person. Sense 3: The Holy Spirit, the divine Spirit of God.
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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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A lamp or portable light used for illumination.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
The divine name of the living God, also named JEHOVAH.
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Present-participial or verbal-noun form of search, meaning to seek carefully, examine, explore, or inquire in order to find or know.
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1. Within or toward the inside. 2. Belonging to the inner person. 3. Intimate or close.
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Sense 1: Portions or divisions of a whole. Sense 2: Divides, separates, departs, or assigns shares.
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26A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them.
26*A wise king scattereth the wicked, & bringeth the wheele ouer them.
27The spirit of man is the candle of the Lord, searching all the inward parts of the belly.
27‖The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly.
Selected passage28Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.
28*Mercy and trueth preserue the king: and his throne is vpholden by mercy.