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Proverbs 7:5–6

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Proverbs 7:5

5That they may keep thee from the strange woman, from the stranger which flattereth with her words.

Proverbs 7:6

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

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DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 7:5

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

keep

To hold, preserve, guard, observe, maintain, restrain, or continue, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

strange

Foreign; belonging to another country. Wonderful; causing surprise; exciting curiosity.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

flattereth

To praise insincerely or deceitfully in order to please, influence, or mislead.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

words

Spoken or written expressions; sayings, messages, commands, promises, or accounts.

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

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 7:6

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

window

An opening or aperture in the wall or structure of a building, ship, or ark.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

house

A building or dwelling; the people of a household or family; a lineage or family line; as a verb, to shelter, lodge, or provide a dwelling for.

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

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

through

From one side or end to another; by means of; throughout; or because of, according to context.

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

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

casement

A little movable window, usually within a large, made to turn and open on hinges.

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

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From verse 5

  1. Proverbs 2:16
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  2. Proverbs 6:24
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  3. Proverbs 5:3
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From verse 6

  1. Genesis 26:8
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  2. Judges 5:28
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  3. 2 Samuel 6:16
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