Proverbs 7:15–16
Therefore came I forth to meet thee, diligently to seek thy face, and I have found thee.
Therefore came I forth to meete thee, diligently to seeke thy face, and I haue found thee.
I have decked my bed with coverings of tapestry, with carved works, with fine linen of Egypt.
I haue deckt my bed with couerings of tapestrie, with carued workes, with fine linnen of Egypt.
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- Isaiah 19:9Rank 1 from verse 16
- Ezekiel 27:7Rank 2 from verse 16
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.
7‖Fine linnen with broidred worke from Egypt, was that which thou spreddest forth to be thy saile, blew and purple from the Iles of Elishah was that which couered thee.
- 1 Kings 10:28Rank 3 from verse 16
- Proverbs 31:22Rank 4 from verse 16
- Revelation 2:22Rank 5 from verse 16
- Song of Solomon 3:7–10Rank 6 from verse 16
7Behold his bed, which is Solomon’s; threescore valiant men are about it, of the valiant of Israel.
8They all hold swords, being expert in war: every man hath his sword upon his thigh because of fear in the night.
9King Solomon made himself a chariot of the wood of Lebanon.
10He made the pillars thereof of silver, the bottom thereof of gold, the covering of it of purple, the midst thereof being paved with love, for the daughters of Jerusalem.
7Behold his bed, which is Solomons: threescore valiant men are about it, of the valiant of Israel:
8They all hold swords, being expert in warre: Euery man hath his sword vpon his thigh, because of feare in the night.
9‖King Solomon made himselfe a charet of the wood of Lebanon.
10He made the pillars thereof of siluer, the bottome thereof of gold, the couering of it, of purple; the midst thereof being paued with loue, for the daughters of Ierusalem.
- Song of Solomon 1:16Rank 7 from verse 16
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Proverbs 7:15
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.
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Sense 1: To come or bring together, encounter, assemble, or join. Sense 2: Fitting, suitable, proper, worthy, or qualified.
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diligently
With steady care, earnest effort, or close attention.
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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.
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1. Discovered or obtained. 2. Established or founded.
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Proverbs 7:16
Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of deck, meaning to adorn, array, clothe, or cover with ornaments, splendour, precious material, or another stated decoration.
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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.
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Ornamental woven fabric used as a covering.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Cut, shaped, or engraved into a form, figure, image, or ornamental work.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Plural of work: acts, deeds, labours, operations, products, or things made.
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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
Thread, cloth, a garment, or other material called linen.
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14I have peace offerings with me; this day have I payed my vows.
14† I haue peace offerings with me: this day haue I paid my vowes.
15Therefore came I forth to meet thee, diligently to seek thy face, and I have found thee.
15Therefore came I forth to meete thee, diligently to seeke thy face, and I haue found thee.
Selected passage16I have decked my bed with coverings of tapestry, with carved works, with fine linen of Egypt.
16I haue deckt my bed with couerings of tapestrie, with carued workes, with fine linnen of Egypt.
Selected passage17I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.
17I haue perfumed my bed with myrrhe, aloes, and cynamom.