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Proverbs 7:14–22

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I have peace offerings with me; this day have I payed my vows.
Therefore came I forth to meet thee, diligently to seek thy face, and I have found thee.
I have decked my bed with coverings of tapestry, with carved works, with fine linen of Egypt.
I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.
Come, let us take our fill of love until the morning: let us solace ourselves with loves.
For the goodman is not at home, he is gone a long journey:
He hath taken a bag of money with him, and will come home at the day appointed.
With her much fair speech she caused him to yield, with the flattering of her lips she forced him.
He goeth after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter, or as a fool to the correction of the stocks;
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From verse 14

  1. Proverbs 21:27Rank 1 from verse 14
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    27The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?

  2. Leviticus 7:11Rank 2 from verse 14
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    11And this is the law of the sacrifice of peace offerings, which he shall offer unto the Lord.

  3. Deuteronomy 12:6–7Rank 3 from verse 14
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    6And thither ye shall bring your burnt offerings, and your sacrifices, and your tithes, and heave offerings of your hand, and your vows, and your freewill offerings, and the firstlings of your herds and of your flocks:

    7And there ye shall eat before the Lord your God, and ye shall rejoice in all that ye put your hand unto, ye and your households, wherein the Lord thy God hath blessed thee.

  4. John 18:28Rank 4 from verse 14
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    28¶ Then led they Jesus from Caiaphas unto the hall of judgment: and it was early; and they themselves went not into the judgment hall, lest they should be defiled; but that they might eat the passover.

  5. Proverbs 15:8Rank 5 from verse 14
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    8The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

From verse 16

  1. Isaiah 19:9Rank 1 from verse 16
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    9Moreover they that work in fine flax, and they that weave networks, shall be confounded.

  2. Ezekiel 27:7Rank 2 from verse 16
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    7Fine linen with broidered work from Egypt was that which thou spreadest forth to be thy sail; blue and purple from the isles of Elishah was that which covered thee.

  3. 1 Kings 10:28Rank 3 from verse 16
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    28¶ And Solomon had horses brought out of Egypt, and linen yarn: the king’s merchants received the linen yarn at a price.

  4. Proverbs 31:22Rank 4 from verse 16
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    22She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.

  5. Revelation 2:22Rank 5 from verse 16
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    22Behold, I will cast her into a bed, and them that commit adultery with her into great tribulation, except they repent of their deeds.

From verse 17

  1. Psalms 45:8Rank 1 from verse 17
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    8All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia, out of the ivory palaces, whereby they have made thee glad.

  2. Isaiah 57:7–9Rank 2 from verse 17
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    7Upon a lofty and high mountain hast thou set thy bed: even thither wentest thou up to offer sacrifice.

    8Behind the doors also and the posts hast thou set up thy remembrance: for thou hast discovered thyself to another than me, and art gone up; thou hast enlarged thy bed, and made thee a covenant with them; thou lovedst their bed where thou sawest it.

    9And thou wentest to the king with ointment, and didst increase thy perfumes, and didst send thy messengers far off, and didst debase thyself even unto hell.

  3. Exodus 30:23Rank 3 from verse 17
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    23Take thou also unto thee principal spices, of pure myrrh five hundred shekels, and of sweet cinnamon half so much, even two hundred and fifty shekels, and of sweet calamus two hundred and fifty shekels,

  4. Song of Solomon 3:6Rank 4 from verse 17
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    6¶ Who is this that cometh out of the wilderness like pillars of smoke, perfumed with myrrh and frankincense, with all powders of the merchant?

  5. Song of Solomon 4:13–14Rank 5 from verse 17
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    13Thy plants are an orchard of pomegranates, with pleasant fruits; camphire, with spikenard,

    14Spikenard and saffron; calamus and cinnamon, with all trees of frankincense; myrrh and aloes, with all the chief spices:

From verse 19

  1. Luke 12:45–46Rank 1 from verse 19
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    45But and if that servant say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; and shall begin to beat the menservants and maidens, and to eat and drink, and to be drunken;

    46The lord of that servant will come in a day when he looketh not for him, and at an hour when he is not aware, and will cut him in sunder, and will appoint him his portion with the unbelievers.

  2. Matthew 20:11Rank 2 from verse 19
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    11And when they had received it, they murmured against the goodman of the house,

  3. Luke 12:39Rank 3 from verse 19
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    39And this know, that if the goodman of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched, and not have suffered his house to be broken through.

  4. Mark 13:34–36Rank 4 from verse 19
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    34For the Son of man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch.

    35Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the master of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cockcrowing, or in the morning:

    36Lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping.

  5. Matthew 24:43Rank 5 from verse 19
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    43But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up.

From verse 20

  1. 2 Chronicles 2:4Rank 1 from verse 20
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    4Behold, I build an house to the name of the Lord my God, to dedicate it to him, and to burn before him sweet incense, and for the continual shewbread, and for the burnt offerings morning and evening, on the sabbaths, and on the new moons, and on the solemn feasts of the Lord our God. This is an ordinance for ever to Israel.

From verse 21

  1. Proverbs 5:3Rank 1 from verse 21
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    3¶ For the lips of a strange woman drop as an honeycomb, and her mouth is smoother than oil:

  2. Proverbs 7:5Rank 2 from verse 21
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    5That they may keep thee from the strange woman, from the stranger which flattereth with her words.

  3. 2 Kings 4:8Rank 3 from verse 21
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    8¶ And it fell on a day, that Elisha passed to Shunem, where was a great woman; and she constrained him to eat bread. And so it was, that as oft as he passed by, he turned in thither to eat bread.

  4. Luke 24:29Rank 4 from verse 21
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    29But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them.

  5. Psalms 12:2Rank 5 from verse 21
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    2They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: with flattering lips and with a double heart do they speak.

From verse 22

  1. Job 13:27Rank 1 from verse 22
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    27Thou puttest my feet also in the stocks, and lookest narrowly unto all my paths; thou settest a print upon the heels of my feet.

  2. Acts 14:13Rank 2 from verse 22
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    13Then the priest of Jupiter, which was before their city, brought oxen and garlands unto the gates, and would have done sacrifice with the people.

  3. Acts 16:24Rank 3 from verse 22
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    24Who, having received such a charge, thrust them into the inner prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks.

  4. Jeremiah 20:2Rank 4 from verse 22
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    2Then Pashur smote Jeremiah the prophet, and put him in the stocks that were in the high gate of Benjamin, which was by the house of the Lord.

WORDS IN THIS PASSAGE

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DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 7:14

COMBINED MEANING

peace

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Freedom from war, strife, disturbance, or inward trouble; quietness, reconciliation, safety, or well-being.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

day

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Sense 1: Light or the period of light between morning and evening, as distinguished from night. Sense 2: A complete daily cycle. Sense 3: A specified time, occasion, period, age, or season.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 7:15

COMBINED MEANING

forth

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1. Outward, away, or forward from a place, person, possession, or former position. 2. In constructions of bearing or producing, into birth, growth, fruit, or another stated result. 3. With verbs such as put, stretch, spread, or reach, outward by extension or exertion. 4. In constructions of showing, speaking, issuing, or displaying, into view, expression, publication, or effect. 5. Onward from a stated time or point, as in from that time forth.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

meet

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Sense 1: To come or bring together, encounter, assemble, or join. Sense 2: Fitting, suitable, proper, worthy, or qualified.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

face

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The front of the head and its countenance or expression; the front, surface, outward appearance, presence, view, or personally known identity of a person, place, or thing.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 7:16

COMBINED MEANING

decked

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of deck, meaning to adorn, array, clothe, or cover with ornaments, splendour, precious material, or another stated decoration.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

bed

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Sense 1: A place for rest or sleep. Sense 2: The marriage bed or a place in which something lies. As a verb, to place or lie in a bed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

carved

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Cut, shaped, or engraved into a form, figure, image, or ornamental work.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

works

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Plural of work: acts, deeds, labours, operations, products, or things made.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

fine

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1. Of cloth or workmanship, delicate or finely made. 2. Of flour or meal, finely ground or prepared. 3. Of gold or other metal, pure, refined, or of high quality. 4. As a verb, to refine or purify metal.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 7:17

COMBINED MEANING

perfumed

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of perfume, meaning to scent or impregnate with fragrant odours.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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bed

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Sense 1: A place for rest or sleep. Sense 2: The marriage bed or a place in which something lies. As a verb, to place or lie in a bed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

myrrh

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A bitter, strongly fragrant gum-resin used as spice, perfume, medicine, gift, and burial preparation.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 7:18

COMBINED MEANING

let

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Sense 1: To allow or permit; in older KJV use, also to hinder or restrain. Sense 2: To lower or send down.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

us

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The first-person plural object pronoun, referring to the speaker together with one or more others as recipients or objects of an action or relation.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

take

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To receive, seize, carry, accept, choose, or lay hold of.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

fill

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Sense 1: To make full, occupy capacity, satisfy, supply what is lacking, or complete. Sense 2: A full or satisfying amount or measure.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

love

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Sense 1: Affection, attachment, delight, goodwill, commitment, or devotion. Sense 2: To regard with affection or devotion. Sense 3: A beloved person.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

morning

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Sense 1: The beginning or early part of the day, including hours before daylight. Sense 2: The dawn or a beginning compared with dawn.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 7:19

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

gone

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Departed, went away, passed, or advanced to another place or condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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long

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Sense 1: Extending a great distance or duration. Sense 2: To desire earnestly.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

journey

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Sense 1: Travel from one place to another; a course or period of travel. Sense 2: To travel from one place to another.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 7:20

COMBINED MEANING

taken

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1. Received, accepted, or chosen. 2. Seized or captured. 3. Carried or laid hold of.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

bag

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A flexible container or pouch used to carry or hold something.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

day

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Sense 1: Light or the period of light between morning and evening, as distinguished from night. Sense 2: A complete daily cycle. Sense 3: A specified time, occasion, period, age, or season.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

appointed

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of appoint. Sense 1: To assign, designate, establish, or set for a particular purpose, office, or time. Sense 2: To supply, allot, furnish, or equip with provisions or equipment.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 7:21

COMBINED MEANING

fair

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1. Beautiful, comely, or pleasing in appearance. 2. Of speech or outward show, pleasing or flattering. 3. Of weather, clear or favourable.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

speech

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1. Spoken words, discourse, or a message communicated in words. 2. The manner, quality, or ability of speaking. 3. A language or dialect.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

caused

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of cause, meaning to make something happen.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

yield

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1. To produce or give forth. 2. To give or grant. 3. To surrender or submit.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

lips

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Sense 1: The physical borders of the mouth. Sense 2: By extension, speech or utterance.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

forced

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of force, meaning to compel, drive, constrain, press, or carry out by force.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 7:22

COMBINED MEANING

after

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1. Later than or following in time or order. 2. Behind. 3. In pursuit of.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

slaughter

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Sense 1: The killing of persons or animals, especially in great number. Sense 2: As a verb, to kill or slay.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

fool

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Sense 1: A person lacking wisdom or moral understanding. Sense 2: As a verb, to act foolishly or deceive.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

correction

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Discipline, chastening, or instruction that corrects error and restores what is right.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

stocks

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A restraining frame or instrument in which the feet or body of a prisoner are fastened.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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7:6¶ For at the window of my house I looked through my casement,

7:7And beheld among the simple ones, I discerned among the youths, a young man void of understanding,

7:8Passing through the street near her corner; and he went the way to her house,

7:9In the twilight, in the evening, in the black and dark night:

7:10And, behold, there met him a woman with the attire of an harlot, and subtil of heart.

7:11(She is loud and stubborn; her feet abide not in her house:

7:12Now is she without, now in the streets, and lieth in wait at every corner.)

7:13So she caught him, and kissed him, and with an impudent face said unto him,

7:14I have peace offerings with me; this day have I payed my vows.

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7:15Therefore came I forth to meet thee, diligently to seek thy face, and I have found thee.

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7:16I have decked my bed with coverings of tapestry, with carved works, with fine linen of Egypt.

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7:17I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.

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7:18Come, let us take our fill of love until the morning: let us solace ourselves with loves.

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7:19For the goodman is not at home, he is gone a long journey:

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7:20He hath taken a bag of money with him, and will come home at the day appointed.

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7:21With her much fair speech she caused him to yield, with the flattering of her lips she forced him.

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7:22He goeth after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter, or as a fool to the correction of the stocks;

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7:23Till a dart strike through his liver; as a bird hasteth to the snare, and knoweth not that it is for his life.

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