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Proverbs 24:32–33

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Proverbs 24:32

32Then I saw, and considered it well: I looked upon it, and received instruction.

Proverbs 24:33

33Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:

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DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 24:32

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

considered

Looked at, attended to, examined, or thought carefully about; took into account.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

well

In a good, right, or healthy manner or condition; also a deep source of water, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

looked

To direct the eyes or attention; to behold, observe, expect, or take heed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828

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received

To receive: to take, accept, admit, welcome, or obtain.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

instruction

Teaching, correction, discipline, or precepts that impart wisdom and direct conduct.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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Proverbs 24:33

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

sleep

To rest in natural sleep; by figure, to be inactive or dead and at rest.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

hands

The end parts of the arms used for holding and working; also figures of power, possession, agency, or aid.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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From verse 32

  1. 1 Corinthians 10:11
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  2. 1 Corinthians 10:6
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  3. Deuteronomy 13:11
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  4. Deuteronomy 21:21
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  5. Deuteronomy 32:29
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From verse 33

  1. 1 Thessalonians 5:6–8
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  2. Proverbs 6:4–11
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  3. Romans 13:11
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  4. Ephesians 5:14
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