Proverbs 27:15
Proverbs 27:15 in Multiple Translations
A constant dripping on a rainy day and a contentious woman are alike—
A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike.
A continual dropping in a very rainy day And a contentious woman are alike:
Like an unending dropping on a day of rain is a bitter-tongued woman.
An argumentative wife is as irritating as constant dripping on a rainy day.
A continual dropping in the day of raine, and a contentious woman are alike.
A continual dropping in a day of rain, And a woman of contentions are alike,
A continual dropping on a rainy day and a contentious wife are alike:
A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike.
Roofs dropping through in a cold day, and a contentious woman are alike.
Having a wife that is constantly nagging is as bad as listening to rain continually dripping on a rainy day.
Berean Amplified Bible — Proverbs 27:15
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Proverbs 27:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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דֶּ֣לֶף
ט֭וֹרֵד
בְּ/י֣וֹם
סַגְרִ֑יר
וְ/אֵ֥שֶׁת
מדונים
מִ֝דְיָנִ֗ים
נִשְׁתָּוָֽה
דֶּ֣לֶף
deleph
H1812
dripping
N-ms
ט֭וֹרֵד
ṭârad
H2956
to pursue
V-Qal
בְּ/י֣וֹם
yôwm
H3117
day
Prep | N-ms
סַגְרִ֑יר
çagrîyd
H5464
rain
N-ms
וְ/אֵ֥שֶׁת
ʼishshâh
H802
woman
Conj | N-fs
מדונים
mâdôwn
H4066
strife
N-mp
מִ֝דְיָנִ֗ים
midyân
H4079
contention
N-mp
נִשְׁתָּוָֽה
shâvâh
H7737
be like
V-D-Perf-3fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Proverbs 27:15
דֶּ֣לֶף
deleph
H1812
"dripping"
N-ms
Dripping refers to something that is dropping or leaking, like a faucet. In the Bible, it is used to describe a contentious wife, who is always nagging or complaining. This word is often translated as dropping.
Definition: 1) a dropping, dripping 1a) of contentious wife (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: dropping. See also: Proverbs 19:13; Proverbs 27:15.
ט֭וֹרֵד
ṭârad
H2956
"to pursue"
V-Qal
This verb means to pursue or chase after something, like following close behind. It is used in the Bible to describe continuous action.
Definition: 1) to pursue, chase, be continuous 1a) (Qal) dripping (participle) Aramaic equivalent: te.rad (טְרַד "to chase away" H2957)
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: continual. See also: Proverbs 19:13; Proverbs 27:15.
בְּ/י֣וֹם
yôwm
H3117
"day"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
סַגְרִ֑יר
çagrîyd
H5464
"rain"
N-ms
A pouring rain is a steady and heavy downpour of water from the sky. In the Bible, this word is used to describe a very rainy day, like in the book of Job where the rain pours down relentlessly.
Definition: steady or persistent rain
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: very rainy. See also: Proverbs 27:15.
וְ/אֵ֥שֶׁת
ʼishshâh
H802
"woman"
Conj | N-fs
The Hebrew word for woman, used to describe a female person, wife, or animal, appears in many biblical passages, including Genesis and Exodus, and is often translated as woman, wife, or female.
Definition: : woman 1) woman, wife, female 1a) woman (opposite of man) 1b) wife (woman married to a man) 1c) female (of animals) 1d) each, every (pronoun)
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: (adulter) ess, each, every, female, [idiom] many, [phrase] none, one, [phrase] together, wife, woman. Often unexpressed in English. See also: Genesis 2:22; Genesis 34:4; Numbers 5:12.
מדונים
mâdôwn
H4066
"strife"
N-mp
This word signifies strife or contention, describing a state of conflict or argument, as seen in KJV translations like brawling or discord. It is often used to describe disagreements or quarrels between people.
Definition: 1) strife, contention 1a) strife, contention 1b) object of contention
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: brawling, contention(-ous), discord, strife. Compare H4079 (מִדְיָן), H4090 (מְדָן). See also: Psalms 80:7; Proverbs 23:29; Proverbs 6:14.
מִ֝דְיָנִ֗ים
midyân
H4079
"contention"
N-mp
Means contention or strife, describing a quarrel or dispute, as seen in the KJV translation of brawling or contention.
Definition: strife, contention
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: brawling, contention(-ous). See also: Proverbs 18:18; Proverbs 21:19; Proverbs 18:19.
נִשְׁתָּוָֽה
shâvâh
H7737
"be like"
V-D-Perf-3fs
This word means to set or place something, and it is used to describe the act of leveling or equalizing something. It can also mean to adjust or compare things, and it is used in various contexts in the Bible.
Definition: 1) to agree with, be or become like, level, resemble 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be like 1a2) equivalent (participle) 1a3) to set, place 1a4) setting (participle) 1b) (Piel) to level, smooth, still 1c) (Hiphil) to make like 1d) (Nithpael) to be alike Aramaic equivalent: she.vah (שְׁוָה "be like" H7739A)
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: avail, behave, bring forth, compare, countervail, (be, make) equal, lay, be (make, a-) like, make plain, profit, reckon. See also: 2 Samuel 22:34; Psalms 131:2; Psalms 16:8.
Study Notes — Proverbs 27:15
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- Proverbs 27:15 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 27:15
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 27:15
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 27:15
- Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 27:15
- Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 27:15
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 27:15
- Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 27:15
- Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 27:15
- Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 27:15
- Sermons on Proverbs 27:15
Context — Do Not Boast about Tomorrow
13Take the garment of him who posts security for a stranger; get collateral if it is for a foreigner.
14If one blesses his neighbor with a loud voice early in the morning, it will be counted to him as a curse.
15A constant dripping on a rainy day and a contentious woman are alike—
16restraining her is like holding back the wind or grasping oil with one’s right hand. 17As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Proverbs 21:9 | Better to live on a corner of the roof than to share a house with a quarrelsome wife. |
| 2 | Proverbs 19:13 | A foolish son is his father’s ruin, and a quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping. |
| 3 | Proverbs 21:19 | Better to live in the desert than with a contentious and ill-tempered wife. |
| 4 | Proverbs 25:24 | Better to live on a corner of the roof than to share a house with a quarrelsome wife. |
| 5 | Job 14:19 | as water wears away the stones and torrents wash away the soil, so You destroy a man’s hope. |
Proverbs 27:15 Summary
[Proverbs 27:15 compares a contentious woman to a constant dripping on a rainy day, highlighting the annoyance and frustration that such a person can cause. This verse reminds us that our words and actions have the power to either build up or tear down others, as seen in Ephesians 4:29, where we are encouraged to speak only what is helpful for building others up. By choosing to speak kindly and gently, we can create a more peaceful and harmonious environment, as encouraged in Proverbs 15:1, where a gentle answer turns away wrath.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the comparison between a constant dripping on a rainy day and a contentious woman in Proverbs 27:15?
This comparison highlights the annoyance and frustration that a contentious woman can cause, similar to the relentless and irritating sound of dripping water on a rainy day, as seen in Proverbs 19:13 where it is written that a quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping.
How can I identify if I am being contentious or if someone else is being contentious?
Contention often involves a quarrelsome or argumentative attitude, as mentioned in Proverbs 21:9, where it is better to live on a corner of a roof than to share a house with a quarrelsome wife, and in Proverbs 25:24, where it is better to live in a desert land than with a quarrelsome and nagging wife.
What is the biblical perspective on dealing with a contentious person?
The Bible advises against getting into arguments or disputes with contentious people, as seen in Proverbs 20:3, where it is honorable for a man to stop striving, since any fool can start a quarrel, and in Proverbs 26:4, where it is written not to answer a fool according to his folly, lest you be like him.
Are there any other biblical warnings about contentious women?
Yes, in Proverbs 21:19, it is written that it is better to live in a desert land than with a quarrelsome and nagging wife, and in Proverbs 25:24, where it is better to live on a corner of a roof than to share a house with a quarrelsome wife, emphasizing the importance of avoiding contentious relationships.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can avoid being contentious in my relationships, and instead promote peace and harmony?
- How can I recognize when I am being influenced by a contentious spirit, and what steps can I take to change my attitude?
- What are some biblical principles that I can apply to my interactions with others to avoid contentious conversations and promote constructive dialogue?
- In what ways can I be a peacemaker, as Jesus taught in the Beatitudes, and avoid being a source of contention or strife in my relationships?
Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 27:15
A continual dropping in a very rainy day,.... That is, through the roof of a house which is not well covered, or which lets in rain by one means or another; so that in a thorough rainy day it keeps
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 27:15
A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike. Proverbs 19:13.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 27:15
Are equally troublesome, the first not suffering a man to go abroad with comfort, the latter not permitting him to stay at home with quietness.
Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 27:15
Proverbs 27:15 A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike.Ver. 15. A continual dropping.]
Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 27:15
(15) A continual dropping in a very rainy day.—See above on Proverbs 19:13.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 27:15
Verse 15. A continual dropping] See Proverbs 19:13.
Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 27:15
15. See Proverbs 19:13.
Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 27:15
Continual dropping - Here, as in the marginal reference, the flat, earthen roof of Eastern houses, always liable to cracks and leakage, supplies the groundwork of the similitude.
Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 27:15
15. A continual dropping… rainy day — A pouring rain. The word occurs only here. “In a winter’s day, or a stormy day.” — Septuagint. “In a day of cold.” — Vulgate.
Sermons on Proverbs 27:15
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Choosing a Wife - Beauty Is Vain by Tim Conway | This sermon emphasizes the importance of choosing a godly spouse over outward beauty or charm. It warns against the consequences of marrying a contentious or ungodly partner, highl |
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Couples Night - Part 5 by Keith Daniel | This sermon delves into the challenges and dynamics of marriage, drawing examples from historical figures like John Wesley and biblical characters like David and his wife. It explo |
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Taranaki Bible Conference January 19-2012 - 3 of 5 Sermons by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the consequences of finding Christ in a home. He emphasizes the importance of free will and how it can affect one's relationship with God. Th |
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To Build or Not to Build by Jenny Daniel | In this sermon, the speaker shares two stories from their family history to illustrate the challenges and trials they faced. The first story is about their grandmother, who experie |
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A Son That Brings Shame by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the speaker shares his experiences of preaching the word of God and traveling across the nation. He recalls a powerful encounter with a man who commended him for fe |
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(New Wine in New Wineskins) 3. God Needs Women by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen emphasizes the vital role of women in manifesting God's glory as originally intended at creation. He highlights that women are called to be helpers, mothers, and witness |