Proverbs 20:30
Proverbs 20:30 in Multiple Translations
Lashes and wounds scour evil, and beatings cleanse the inmost parts.
The blueness of a wound cleanseth away evil: so do stripes the inward parts of the belly.
Stripes that wound cleanse away evil; And strokes reach the innermost parts.
By the wounds of the rod evil is taken away, and blows make clean the deepest parts of the body.
Wounds and blows clean away what's evil; beatings clean what's deep down inside.
The blewnes of the wound serueth to purge the euill, and the stripes within the bowels of the belly.
The bandages of a wound thou removest with the evil, Also the plagues of the inner parts of the heart!
Wounding blows cleanse away evil, and beatings purge the innermost parts.
The blueness of a wound cleanseth away evil: so do stripes the inward parts of the belly.
The blueness of a wound shall wipe away evils: and stripes in the more inward parts of the belly.
When we are beaten or whipped, it can cause us to quit doing what is evil in our lives; when someone wounds us by punishing us, it can cause our behavior to become good.
Berean Amplified Bible — Proverbs 20:30
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Proverbs 20:30 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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חַבֻּר֣וֹת
פֶּ֭צַע
תמריק
תַּמְר֣וּק
בְּ/רָ֑ע
וּ֝/מַכּ֗וֹת
חַדְרֵי
בָֽטֶן
חַבֻּר֣וֹת
chabbûwrâh
H2250
wound
N-fp
פֶּ֭צַע
petsaʻ
H6482
wound
N-ms
תמריק
mâraq
H4838
to polish
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3fs
תַּמְר֣וּק
tamrûwq
H8562
cosmetic
N-ms
בְּ/רָ֑ע
raʻ
H7451
bad
Prep | Adj
וּ֝/מַכּ֗וֹת
makkâh
H4347
wound
Conj | N-fp
חַדְרֵי
cheder
H2315
chamber
N-mp
בָֽטֶן
beṭen
H990
belly
N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Proverbs 20:30
חַבֻּר֣וֹת
chabbûwrâh
H2250
"wound"
N-fp
A wound or bruise is a hurtful mark on the body, like the stripes on Jesus' back after He was beaten. The prophet Isaiah describes the wounds of the Messiah in his writings.
Definition: bruise, stripe, wound, blow Aramaic equivalent: cha.vu.lah (חֲבוּלָא "crime" H2248)
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: blueness, bruise, hurt, stripe, wound. See also: Genesis 4:23; Proverbs 20:30; Psalms 38:6.
פֶּ֭צַע
petsaʻ
H6482
"wound"
N-ms
This Hebrew word means a wound or bruise, often referring to physical harm. It appears in various KJV translations as wound or wounding. In biblical context, it describes an injury or hurt.
Definition: bruise, wound
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: wound(-ing). See also: Genesis 4:23; Proverbs 20:30; Proverbs 23:29.
תמריק
mâraq
H4838
"to polish"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3fs
To polish something means to make it shine or smooth, and this Hebrew word describes the act of polishing or sharpening an object. It can also imply rinsing or scouring something clean. The KJV translates it as bright, furbish, or scour.
Definition: 1) to scour, polish 1a) (Qal) to scour, polish 1b) (Pual) to be scoured
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: bright, furbish, scour. See also: Leviticus 6:21; Proverbs 20:30; Jeremiah 46:4.
תַּמְר֣וּק
tamrûwq
H8562
"cosmetic"
N-ms
This word means a cleansing agent, like soap or perfume, used for purification. In the Bible, it represents spiritual cleansing, as in Psalm 51 where David asks God to purify his heart. It is a symbol of renewal.
Definition: 1) a scraping, rubbing 2) (CLBL) remedy (for an injury)
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] cleanse, (thing for) purification(-fying). See also: Esther 2:3; Esther 2:12; Proverbs 20:30.
בְּ/רָ֑ע
raʻ
H7451
"bad"
Prep | Adj
Ra means bad or evil, referring to moral or natural harm. It describes adversity, affliction, or distress, and is often used to convey a sense of misery or injury.
Definition: : harmful adj 1) bad, evil 1a) bad, disagreeable, malignant 1b) bad, unpleasant, evil (giving pain, unhappiness, misery) 1c) evil, displeasing 1d) bad (of its kind-land, water, etc) 1e) bad (of value) 1f) worse than, worst (comparison) 1g) sad, unhappy 1h) evil (hurtful) 1i) bad, unkind (vicious in disposition) 1j) bad, evil, wicked (ethically) 1j1) in general, of persons, of thoughts 1j2) deeds, actions
Usage: Occurs in 623 OT verses. KJV: adversity, affliction, bad, calamity, [phrase] displease(-ure), distress, evil((-favouredness), man, thing), [phrase] exceedingly, [idiom] great, grief(-vous), harm, heavy, hurt(-ful), ill (favoured), [phrase] mark, mischief(-vous), misery, naught(-ty), noisome, [phrase] not please, sad(-ly), sore, sorrow, trouble, vex, wicked(-ly, -ness, one), worse(-st), wretchedness, wrong. (Incl. feminine raaah; as adjective or noun.). See also: Genesis 2:9; Judges 9:57; 2 Kings 21:6.
וּ֝/מַכּ֗וֹת
makkâh
H4347
"wound"
Conj | N-fp
A wound or blow, also referring to carnage, pestilence, or defeat. It can describe physical harm, like a beating, or widespread suffering, like a plague.
Definition: 1) blow, wound, slaughter 1a) blow, stripe 1b) beating, scourging 1c) wound 1d) slaughter 1e) defeat, conquest 1f) plague
Usage: Occurs in 46 OT verses. KJV: beaten, blow, plague, slaughter, smote, [idiom] sore, stripe, stroke, wound(-ed). See also: Leviticus 26:21; 2 Chronicles 22:6; Psalms 64:8.
חַדְרֵי
cheder
H2315
"chamber"
N-mp
This Hebrew word refers to a private room or chamber, often the innermost part of a building. It is used in the Bible to describe a private space, like a bedroom or a parlour. The KJV translates it as 'inner chamber'.
Definition: chamber, room, parlour, innermost or inward part, within
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: ((bed) inner) chamber, innermost(-ward) part, parlour, [phrase] south, [idiom] within. See also: Genesis 43:30; 2 Chronicles 18:24; Psalms 105:30.
בָֽטֶן
beṭen
H990
"belly"
N-fs
This Hebrew word refers to the belly or womb, and is used to describe the seat of hunger, emotions, and even the depths of the afterlife. It is used in the Bible to describe the body and its functions. The KJV translates it as belly, body, or womb.
Definition: : abdomen 1) belly, womb, body 1a) belly, abdomen 1a1) as seat of hunger 1a2) as seat of mental faculties 1a3) of depth of Sheol (fig.) 1b) womb
Usage: Occurs in 72 OT verses. KJV: belly, body, [phrase] as they be born, [phrase] within, womb. See also: Genesis 25:23; Psalms 22:10; Psalms 17:14.
Study Notes — Proverbs 20:30
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- Context
- Cross References
- Proverbs 20:30 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 20:30
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 20:30
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 20:30
- Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 20:30
- Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 20:30
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 20:30
- Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 20:30
- Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 20:30
- Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 20:30
- Sermons on Proverbs 20:30
Context — Wine Is a Mocker
28Loving devotion and faithfulness preserve a king; by these he maintains his throne.
29The glory of young men is their strength, and gray hair is the splendor of the old.
30Lashes and wounds scour evil, and beatings cleanse the inmost parts.
Cross References
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| 1 | Hebrews 12:10 | Our fathers disciplined us for a short time as they thought best, but God disciplines us for our good, so that we may share in His holiness. |
| 2 | Proverbs 22:15 | Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline drives it far from him. |
| 3 | Proverbs 19:25 | Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge. |
| 4 | Isaiah 27:9 | Therefore Jacob’s guilt will be atoned for, and the full fruit of the removal of his sin will be this: When he makes all the altar stones like crushed bits of chalk, no Asherah poles or incense altars will remain standing. |
| 5 | Isaiah 53:5 | But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. |
Proverbs 20:30 Summary
This verse is saying that sometimes, it takes difficult experiences or discipline to help us get rid of the bad things in our lives. It's like when we get a cut and it needs to be cleaned and bandaged in order to heal. In the same way, God can use difficult times to cleanse us from the inside out, as we see in Psalm 119:71 where it says it was good for the psalmist to be afflicted so that he could learn God's decrees. This doesn't mean that we should seek out pain or suffering, but rather that we should be open to God's discipline and correction in our lives, knowing that it is for our good and His glory (Romans 8:28).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for lashes and wounds to scour evil?
This phrase suggests that discipline and correction can be a means of removing wickedness from our lives, as seen in Proverbs 3:12 where it says the Lord disciplines those He loves.
Does this verse promote physical violence or abuse?
No, this verse is not promoting physical violence or abuse, but rather highlighting the importance of discipline and correction in a biblical context, as seen in Hebrews 12:11 where it talks about the temporary pain of discipline leading to a peaceful harvest of righteousness.
How do beatings cleanse the inmost parts?
The phrase 'beatings cleanse the inmost parts' is likely referring to the idea that discipline and correction can lead to a cleansing of our inner being, as seen in Psalm 51:7 where David asks to be cleansed from his sin and purified with hyssop.
Is this verse applicable to modern society?
While the language and context may be different, the principle of discipline and correction leading to personal growth and cleansing is still relevant today, as seen in 1 Corinthians 11:32 where it says we are disciplined by the Lord so that we will not be condemned with the world.
Reflection Questions
- What areas of my life need discipline and correction in order to 'scour evil' and be cleansed?
- How can I apply the principle of discipline and correction in my own life, without resorting to physical violence or abuse?
- What are some ways that I can allow God to 'beat' or discipline me, in order to cleanse my inmost parts?
- How can I balance the need for discipline and correction with the need for love, kindness, and compassion?
Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 20:30
The blueness of a wound cleanseth away evil,.... Rubs it off and scours it away, as the word (m) signifies, or is a clearing and rubbing it off; some men must be beaten black and blue, or must have
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 20:30
The blueness of a wound cleanseth away evil: so do stripes the inward parts of the belly.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 20:30
The blueness of a wound, grievous wounds, which make men black and blue, or severe punishments, cleanseth away evil; are the most effectual means to reclaim a wicked man, and to purge out his corruption. So do stripes, Heb. and stripes, which answer to the wounds in the former clause, the inward parts of the belly; either, 1. Which pierce even to the inward parts of the belly; and so we are to understand out of the former branch, cleanse away evil. Or, 2. They cleanse the inward parts of the belly, i.e. of the heart. So this is an addition to the former clause, and the sense of the whole is, Grievous wounds or stripes do cleanse not only the outward man, by keeping it from evil actions, but even the inward man, by expelling or subduing vile affections; which is mentioned as a great and blessed benefit of afflictions.
Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 20:30
Proverbs 20:30 The blueness of a wound cleanseth away evil: so [do] stripes the inward parts of the belly.Ver. 30. The blueness of the wound cleanseth.] Some must be beaten black and blue ere they will be better; neither is wit anything worth with them till they have paid well for it. - The Jews were ever best when in worst condition. The Athenians, Non nisi atrati, would never mend till they were in mourning. And, “ Anglica gens est optima flens, et pessima ridens. ” As a great statesman said of his nation, Physicians commonly cure a lethargy by a fever. Surgeons let their patients bleed sometimes, etiam ad deliquium animae. The scorpion heals his own wounds; and the viper being beaten and applied cures his own biting. Surely as the scourging of the garment with a stick beats out the moths and the dust, so do corrections corruptions from the heart; and as lancing lets out filth, so doth affliction sin.
Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 20:30
(30) The blueness of a wound.—Rather, the stripes of a wound, or wounds which cut into the flesh, cleanse away evil. So do stripes the inward parts of the belly.—Better, and blows (which reach) the inward parts of the belly, i.e., which are felt in the inmost recesses of the heart (comp. Proverbs 20:27). Kindness is thrown away upon some people: they can only be touched by punishment.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 20:30
Verse 30. The blueness of a wound] חברות chabburoth, from חבר chabar, to unite, to join together. Does it not refer to the cicatrice of a wound when, in its healing, the two lips are brought together? By this union the wound is healed; and by the previous discharge the lace-rated ends of fibres and blood-vessels are purged away. So stripes, though they hurt for the time, become the means of correcting and discharging the moral evil of the inmost soul, the vice of the heart, the easily-besetting sin. In this chapter, verses fourteen to nineteen, inclusive, are wanting in the Septuagint and Arabic; and the tenth, eleventh, twelfth, and thirteenth, come in after the twenty-second. It is difficult to account for these variations, unless they were occasioned by the change of leaves in MSS.
Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 20:30
30. the blueness of a wound] Lit. stripes of (such as to cause) a wound. Render, with R.V., Stripes that wound cleanse away evil: And strokes reach the innermost parts of the belly. The expression, the blueness of a wound, is taken probably from the livor vulneris of the Vulgate, and indicates a blow so severe as to leave a blue, livid wound or weal behind it.
Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 20:30
Better, The blueness of a wound is a cleansing of evil, so are the stripes that go down to the inward parts of the belly.
Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 20:30
30. The blueness of a wound — Meaning, that punishment or correction, even to such degree as to produce”blueness,” or marks, is likely to produce reformation.
Sermons on Proverbs 20:30
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(Godly Home) Part 14 - the Bondage of Foolishness by Denny Kenaston | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the root causes of a child's behavior rather than just addressing the surface-level actions. They highlight t |
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15. the Bondage of Foolishness by Denny Kenaston | This sermon delves into the concept of the 'bondage of foolishness' as described in Proverbs 22:15, emphasizing the importance of understanding and addressing the root causes of ch |
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3. the Rod of Discipline by Denny Kenaston | Denny Kenaston emphasizes the necessity of discipline in child-rearing, arguing that using the rod is a loving act that fosters respect and obedience in children. He asserts that f |
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Spiritual Sickness and Health by J.C. Philpot | J.C. Philpot preaches on the importance of soul-prosperity, drawing from 3 John 2 where John wishes Gaius to prosper and be in health as his soul prospers. Philpot explains the dif |
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Trials and Afflictions by Bakht Singh | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of rejoicing in faithfulness during trials and afflictions. He refers to 1 Peter chapter 4 verses 12-14, which encourages bel |
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The Tenth Commandment by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker shares his personal journey of seeking reality in his faith and how God has led him in India. He emphasizes the importance of honesty and transparency i |
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(Pdf Book) Fullness of God by Bakht Singh | Bakht Singh emphasizes that God's ultimate purpose in saving humanity is to fill us with His fullness, as stated in Ephesians 3:19. He explains that despite our sinful nature, thro |