Proverbs 27:25
Proverbs 27:25 in Multiple Translations
When hay is removed and new growth appears and the grain from the hills is gathered,
The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself, and herbs of the mountains are gathered.
The hay is carried, and the tender grass showeth itself, And the herbs of the mountains are gathered in.
The grass comes up and the young grass is seen, and the mountain plants are got in.
Once the hay is cut, and the new growth begins, and fodder from the mountains is gathered,
The hey discouereth it selfe, and the grasse appeareth, and the herbes of the mountaines are gathered.
Revealed was the hay, and seen the tender grass, And gathered the herbs of mountains.
The hay is removed, and the new growth appears, the grasses of the hills are gathered in.
The plant appeareth, and the tender grass showeth itself, and herbs of the mountains are gathered.
The meadows are open, and the green herbs have appeared, and the hay is gathered out of the mountains.
After you cut the hay [DOU] and store it to feed the animals in the winter while a new crop of hay is growing,
Berean Amplified Bible — Proverbs 27:25
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Proverbs 27:25 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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גָּלָ֣ה
חָ֭צִיר
וְ/נִרְאָה
דֶ֑שֶׁא
וְ֝/נֶאֶסְפ֗וּ
עִשְּׂב֥וֹת
הָרִֽים
גָּלָ֣ה
gâlâh
H1540
to reveal
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
חָ֭צִיר
châtsîyr
H2682
grass
N-ms
וְ/נִרְאָה
râʼâh
H7200
Provider
Conj | V-Niphal-Perf-3ms
דֶ֑שֶׁא
desheʼ
H1877
grass
N-ms
וְ֝/נֶאֶסְפ֗וּ
ʼâçaph
H622
to gather
Conj | V-Niphal-Perf-3cp
עִשְּׂב֥וֹת
ʻeseb
H6212
vegetation
N-mp
הָרִֽים
har
H2022
mountain
N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Proverbs 27:25
גָּלָ֣ה
gâlâh
H1540
"to reveal"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to reveal or uncover something, often in a way that's embarrassing or shameful. It can also mean to exile someone, forcing them to leave their home. In some cases, it's used to describe God revealing himself to people.
Definition: : reveal[information] 1) to uncover, remove 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to uncover 1a2) to remove, depart 1a3) to go into exile 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) (reflexive) 1b1a) to uncover oneself 1b1b) to discover or show oneself 1b1c) to reveal himself (of God) 1b2) (passive) 1b2a) to be uncovered 1b2b) to be disclosed, be discovered 1b2c) to be revealed 1b3) to be removed 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to uncover (nakedness) 1c1a) nakedness 1c1b) general 1c2) to disclose, discover, lay bare 1c3) to make known, show, reveal 1d) (Pual) to be uncovered 1e) (Hiphil) to carry away into exile, take into exile 1f) (Hophal) to be taken into exile 1g) (Hithpael) 1g1) to be uncovered 1g2) to reveal oneself
Usage: Occurs in 167 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] advertise, appear, bewray, bring, (carry, lead, go) captive (into captivity), depart, disclose, discover, exile, be gone, open, [idiom] plainly, publish, remove, reveal, [idiom] shamelessly, shew, [idiom] surely, tell, uncover. See also: Genesis 9:21; Job 38:17; Psalms 18:16.
חָ֭צִיר
châtsîyr
H2682
"grass"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word can mean grass or a type of plant, like a leek. It appears in Numbers 5:18, describing a ritual involving holy water and a grain offering.
Definition: 1a) grass 1b) of the quickly perishing (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: grass, hay, herb, leek. See also: Numbers 11:5; Psalms 147:8; Psalms 37:2.
וְ/נִרְאָה
râʼâh
H7200
"Provider"
Conj | V-Niphal-Perf-3ms
The Hebrew word for provider means to see or look after, and is used to describe God's care for his people. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Genesis and other books.
Definition: (Lord will) Provide, cause to be seen. This name means to see, look at, inspect, look after
Usage: Occurs in 1206 OT verses. KJV: advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 41:41; Exodus 33:13.
דֶ֑שֶׁא
desheʼ
H1877
"grass"
N-ms
Grass or new growth is what this word refers to, often used to describe the beauty of nature and God's creation. It can also mean tender shoots or green herbs.
Definition: grass, new grass, green herb, vegetation, young Aramaic equivalent: de.te (דֶּ֫תֶא "grass" H1883)
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: (tender) grass, green, (tender) herb. See also: Genesis 1:11; Psalms 23:2; Psalms 37:2.
וְ֝/נֶאֶסְפ֗וּ
ʼâçaph
H622
"to gather"
Conj | V-Niphal-Perf-3cp
To gather means to bring people or things together, often for a purpose like worship or community. It can also mean to take away or remove something, like gathering a harvest. This word appears in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) to gather, receive, remove, gather in 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to gather, collect 1a2) to gather (an individual into company of others) 1a3) to bring up the rear 1a4) to gather and take away, remove, withdraw 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to assemble, be gathered 1b2) (pass of Qal 1a2) 1b2a) to be gathered to one's fathers 1b2b) to be brought in or into (association with others) 1b3) (pass of Qal 1a4) 1b3a) to be taken away, removed, perish 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to gather (harvest) 1c2) to take in, receive into 1c3) rearguard, rearward (subst) 1d) (Pual) to be gathered 1e) (Hithpael) to gather oneself or themselves
Usage: Occurs in 188 OT verses. KJV: assemble, bring, consume, destroy, felch, gather (in, together, up again), [idiom] generally, get (him), lose, put all together, receive, recover (another from leprosy), (be) rereward, [idiom] surely, take (away, into, up), [idiom] utterly, withdraw. See also: Genesis 6:21; 1 Chronicles 11:13; Psalms 26:9.
עִשְּׂב֥וֹת
ʻeseb
H6212
"vegetation"
N-mp
This Hebrew word means vegetation or grass, representing growth and new life. It is used in Genesis 1:11 to describe the creation of plants and in Psalm 23:2 to describe a peaceful landscape.
Definition: herb, herbage, grass, green plants Aramaic equivalent: a.sav (עֲשַׂב "grass" H6211B)
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: grass, herb. See also: Genesis 1:11; Psalms 72:16; Psalms 92:8.
הָרִֽים
har
H2022
"mountain"
N-mp
A mountain or hill, sometimes used to describe a spiritual high point. In the Bible, it can refer to a real mountain or a figurative one. The word is often translated as hill or mount.
Definition: : mount/hill hill, mountain, hill country, mount
Usage: Occurs in 486 OT verses. KJV: hill (country), mount(-ain), [idiom] promotion. See also: Genesis 7:19; Deuteronomy 3:12; Judges 18:13.
Study Notes — Proverbs 27:25
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- Proverbs 27:25 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 27:25
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 27:25
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 27:25
- Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 27:25
- Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 27:25
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 27:25
- Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 27:25
- Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 27:25
- Sermons on Proverbs 27:25
Context — Do Not Boast about Tomorrow
23Be sure to know the state of your flocks, and pay close attention to your herds;
24for riches are not forever, nor does a crown endure to every generation.
25When hay is removed and new growth appears and the grass from the hills is gathered,
26the lambs will provide you with clothing, and the goats with the price of a field. 27You will have plenty of goats’ milk to feed you— food for your household and nourishment for your maidservants.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Proverbs 10:5 | He who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son. |
| 2 | Psalms 104:14 | He makes the grass grow for the livestock and provides crops for man to cultivate, bringing forth food from the earth: |
Proverbs 27:25 Summary
[Proverbs 27:25 is a reminder that life has its seasons, and just like the earth, we experience times of growth and harvest. As we work and labor, we can trust that God will provide for our needs, just as the grain from the hills is gathered in due season (Psalm 23:1). This verse encourages us to be prepared for each new season, to trust in God's provision, and to give thanks for the harvest of our labor. By doing so, we can experience the peace and contentment that comes from knowing God is our provider (Philippians 4:19).]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of 'hay is removed' in Proverbs 27:25?
The removal of hay in Proverbs 27:25 symbolizes the end of one season and the beginning of another, just as Ecclesiastes 3:1 reminds us that there is a time for everything under heaven. This verse highlights the cyclical nature of life and the importance of being prepared for new seasons.
How does the 'new growth' in this verse relate to our spiritual lives?
The 'new growth' in Proverbs 27:25 can be seen as a metaphor for spiritual growth, reminding us that just as the earth experiences new life after a period of rest, we too can experience spiritual renewal and growth through our relationship with God, as seen in 2 Corinthians 5:17.
What is the connection between 'the grain from the hills' and our daily lives?
The image of 'the grain from the hills' being gathered in Proverbs 27:25 may represent the harvest of our labor and the fruit of our efforts, much like Galatians 6:9 encourages us to not grow weary in doing good, for in due season we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
How does this verse encourage us to view our work and responsibilities?
Proverbs 27:25 encourages us to view our work and responsibilities as part of a larger cycle of life, reminding us to be diligent and prepared for each new season, just as Colossians 3:23-24 teaches us to work heartily, knowing that our labor is not in vain.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I am waiting for 'new growth' to appear, and how can I prepare for this new season?
- How can I apply the principle of being prepared for each new season to my spiritual life and relationships?
- What are some ways I can 'gather in the grain' of my labor and efforts, and give thanks to God for His provision?
- In what ways can I trust God to provide for my needs, just as the grain from the hills is gathered in due season?
Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 27:25
The hay appeareth, and the tender grass showeth itself,.... Some think this is mentioned to illustrate the uncertainty of riches, which soon vanish away; as the tender grass shows itself, and is
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 27:25
The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself, and herbs of the mountains are gathered.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 27:25
The hay appeareth, and the tender grass showeth itself, in their proper seasons. These things may be here mentioned, either, 1. As the matter of his diligence. Take care that thy hay and grass may be well managed, and seasonably gathered, for the use of thy cattle. Or rather, 2. As another argument and encouragement to diligence, because God invites thee to it by the plentiful provisions wherewith he hath enriched the earth for thy sake. Thou needest not compass sea and land for them, for God puts them into thy hand, if thou wilt but receive them. Herbs of the mountains, even the most barren parts afford thee their help, are gathered; or, are to be gathered, as such passive verbs are oft used; they are ripe and ready for the gathering. So this clause suits best with the former.
Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 27:25
Proverbs 27:25 The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself, and herbs of the mountains are gathered.Ver. 25. The hay appeareth, and the tender grass.] And the due time must be taken to take it in for fodder in the hard winter. The earth is alma mater, a bountiful mother, to man and beast. It is, as one well saith, marsupium Domini, the Lord’ s great purse. The stars also are God’ s storehouses, which he openeth to our profit. Every star is like a purse of gold, saith one, out of which God throws down riches, which good men gather, bad men scramble for. By their influence they make a scatter of corn, hay, fruits of all sorts. And good husbands cut hay, not only in the valleys, where there is great store, but upon the mountains too, as soon as it is ready, lest heat or wet mar it. Note here by the way - (1.) How good the Lord is, that stoops so low as to teach us thrift; (2.) How perfect the Holy Scripture is, that instructs us in these lessor matters also.
Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 27:25
(25) The hay appeareth.—Or perhaps better, is gone. The quiet succession of the crops and seasons is here described. Herbs of the mountains—i.e., pasturage.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 27:25
Verse 25. The hay appeareth] Take care that this be timeously mown, carefully dried, and safely ricked or housed. And when the tender grass and the proper herbs appear in the mountains in the spring, then send forth the lambs, the young of the flock, that they may get suitable pasturage, without too much impoverishing the home fields; for by the sale of the lambs and goats, the price of the field is paid - all the landlord's demands are discharged. Either a certain number of lambs, goats, and other cattle, was given to the landlord; or so much money as so many lambs, &c., were then worth.
Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 27:25
25. hay] “Heb. grass,” R.V. marg. appeareth] Rather, is carried. of the mountains] Com p. Psalms 147:8.
Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 27:25
25. The hay appeareth — çöéø, (hhasir.) It may be doubted whether this is a correct translation. Stuart unsatisfactorily gives: “The grass passeth away.” The word also means an enclosure, court yard, encampment, village.
Sermons on Proverbs 27:25
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Are You Ready for a Relationship? by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the impact of media and video games on our perception of reality. He highlights how the constant bombardment of fantastical images and experie |
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Helping Our Father by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being a shepherd to those who are knocked down and unable to get up in life. He shares personal experiences of feeling bro |
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Pray to the Lord of the Harvest to Send Out Laborers by James Jennings by James Malachi Jennings | This sermon emphasizes the importance of praying for laborers to be sent into the harvest, focusing on Matthew 9:38 where Jesus commands His disciples to pray earnestly to the Lord |
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Invest Your Life in the Harvest, Part Two by K.P. Yohannan | In this sermon, the speaker shares a powerful story of a man who was kidnapped by radical Muslims in the deep jungle. The man's family was threatened with his life unless they paid |
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Anti-Booze Efforts by Billy Sunday | Billy Sunday passionately preaches against alcohol, expressing his determination to combat the saloon culture that he believes leads to the destruction of lives and families. He em |
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Our Awesome God - Part 1 by Chuck Smith | This sermon delves into the profound wisdom and knowledge of God as revealed in Romans 11, emphasizing the intricate design and balance in creation that sustains life on Earth. It |
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Rahab - Example of Faith by Billy Strachan | In this sermon, the preacher discusses various aspects of faith and action in the context of biblical stories. He emphasizes the importance of not just hearing and believing the me |