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Proverbs 8:34

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Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.
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  1. Luke 11:28Rank 1 from verse 34
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    28But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.

  2. Matthew 7:24Rank 2 from verse 34
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    24¶ Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:

  3. Proverbs 3:13Rank 3 from verse 34
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    13¶ Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.

  4. Acts 2:42Rank 4 from verse 34
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    42And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.

  5. Luke 10:39Rank 5 from verse 34
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    39And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word.

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Proverbs 8:34

COMBINED MEANING

blessed

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1. Favoured by God, endowed with good, or declared happy. 2. Spoke good of, praised, thanked, or bestowed a blessing upon.

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man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

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watching

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Present-participial or verbal-noun form of watch. Remaining awake, observing, guarding, keeping vigil, or watching for.

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gates

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Movable barriers and the entrances they close in walls, cities, courts, houses, or enclosed places; by extension, the city, jurisdiction, public place, or access represented by those entrances.

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waiting

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Remaining or attending in expectation, readiness, or service.

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

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posts

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Sense 1: Upright supports or doorposts. Sense 2: Messengers or couriers sent swiftly.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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8:33Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not.

8:34Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.

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8:35For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the Lord.

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