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Proverbs 7:15–17

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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.
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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:

WORDS IN THIS PASSAGE

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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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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