Proverbs 27:26
Proverbs 27:26 in Multiple Translations
the lambs will provide you with clothing, and the goats with the price of a field.
The lambs are for thy clothing, and the goats are the price of the field.
The lambs are for thy clothing, And the goats are the price of the field;
The lambs are for your clothing, and the he-goats make the value of a field:
and the lambs have provided you wool to make clothing, and the sale of goats have paid for a field,
The lambes are for thy clothing, and the goates are the price of the fielde.
Lambs [are] for thy clothing, And the price of the field [are] he-goats,
The lambs are for your clothing, and the goats are the price of a field.
The lambs are for thy clothing, and the goats are the price of the field.
Lambs are for thy clothing: and kids for the price of the field.
you will be able to shear the sheep and make clothes from the wool, and you will get money from selling some of the goats to buy more land,
Berean Amplified Bible — Proverbs 27:26
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Proverbs 27:26 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כְּבָשִׂ֥ים
לִ/לְבוּשֶׁ֑/ךָ
וּ/מְחִ֥יר
שָׂ֝דֶ֗ה
עַתּוּדִֽים
כְּבָשִׂ֥ים
kebes
H3532
lamb
N-mp
לִ/לְבוּשֶׁ֑/ךָ
lᵉbûwsh
H3830
clothing
Prep | N-ms | Suff
וּ/מְחִ֥יר
mᵉchîyr
H4242
price
Conj | N-ms
שָׂ֝דֶ֗ה
sâdeh
H7704
field
N-ms
עַתּוּדִֽים
ʻattûwd
H6260
goat
N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Proverbs 27:26
כְּבָשִׂ֥ים
kebes
H3532
"lamb"
N-mp
This word refers to a young ram or lamb, old enough to butt or fight. In the Bible, it is used to describe the animals used for sacrifice or as a symbol of innocence.
Definition: lamb, sheep, young ram
Usage: Occurs in 100 OT verses. KJV: lamb, sheep. See also: Exodus 12:5; Numbers 28:7; Proverbs 27:26.
לִ/לְבוּשֶׁ֑/ךָ
lᵉbûwsh
H3830
"clothing"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
This word refers to clothing or garments, and sometimes even a wife. It is used in descriptions of how people dress, like in the book of Matthew. The KJV translates it as apparel or clothing.
Definition: clothing, garment, apparel, raiment Aramaic equivalent: le.vush (לְבוּשׁ "garment" H3831)
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: apparel, clothed with, clothing, garment, raiment, vestment, vesture. See also: Genesis 49:11; Job 41:5; Psalms 22:19.
וּ/מְחִ֥יר
mᵉchîyr
H4242
"price"
Conj | N-ms
This word refers to the price or payment for something, it can also mean wages or reward. It is used in various contexts in the Bible to describe financial transactions.
Definition: 1) price, hire 1a) price 1b) hire, reward, gain
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: gain, hire, price, sold, worth. See also: Deuteronomy 23:19; Proverbs 17:16; Psalms 44:13.
שָׂ֝דֶ֗ה
sâdeh
H7704
"field"
N-ms
A field or land is what this word represents, often referring to a flat area of land used for cultivation or as a habitat for wild animals, as described in the book of Genesis. It can also mean a plain or a country, as opposed to a mountain or sea. This term is used in the story of Ruth and Boaz.
Definition: 1) field, land 1a) cultivated field 1b) of home of wild beasts 1c) plain (opposed to mountain) 1d) land (opposed to sea)
Usage: Occurs in 309 OT verses. KJV: country, field, ground, land, soil, [idiom] wild. See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 28:38; Nehemiah 12:29.
עַתּוּדִֽים
ʻattûwd
H6260
"goat"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word can refer to a full-grown male goat, like the ones used in sacrifices in Leviticus. It can also be used figuratively to describe leaders or important people, like the chiefs of the tribes of Israel in Numbers.
Definition: ram, he-goat, chief one
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: chief one, (he) goat, ram. See also: Genesis 31:10; Numbers 7:88; Psalms 50:9.
Study Notes — Proverbs 27:26
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- Context
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- Proverbs 27:26 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 27:26
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 27:26
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 27:26
- Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 27:26
- Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 27:26
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 27:26
- Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 27:26
Context — Do Not Boast about Tomorrow
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) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Job 31:20 | if his heart has not blessed me for warming him with the fleece of my sheep, |
Proverbs 27:26 Summary
Proverbs 27:26 is saying that when we work hard and take care of the things God has given us, like lambs and goats, they can provide for our needs and even help us acquire more, like a field. This is similar to how God provides for us in Psalm 104:14. It's a reminder that God wants us to be responsible and trust Him to provide for us, as taught in Matthew 6:33. By doing so, we can experience the blessings of His provision and care, just like the farmer in this verse.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for lambs to provide clothing in Proverbs 27:26?
In this context, the lambs providing clothing likely refers to the wool or skins that can be used to make clothing, highlighting the practical benefits of raising livestock, as seen in Psalm 104:14 where God provides for the needs of His creatures.
How do goats relate to the price of a field in this verse?
The phrase 'the goats with the price of a field' suggests that the value of the goats can be used to purchase land or a field, demonstrating the economic value of these animals, similar to the concept in Deuteronomy 14:26 where the value of animals can be used for other purposes.
Is this verse encouraging us to focus on material wealth?
While Proverbs 27:26 does mention the material benefits of raising lambs and goats, it is essential to remember the broader context of Proverbs, which emphasizes the importance of wisdom, hard work, and trust in God, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6 where we are encouraged to trust in the Lord with all our heart.
How does this verse relate to our daily lives?
This verse can be applied to our daily lives by recognizing the value of hard work, responsible stewardship of resources, and trust in God's provision, as encouraged in Matthew 6:33 where we are told to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can apply the principle of responsible stewardship of resources in my own life, as hinted at in Proverbs 27:26?
- How can I balance the pursuit of material provision with the pursuit of spiritual growth and wisdom, as taught in the book of Proverbs?
- In what ways can I trust God to provide for my needs, just as the lambs and goats provide for the needs of the farmer in this verse, as seen in Psalm 23:1 where God is our Shepherd?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust God's provision and care, rather than relying solely on my own efforts, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6?
Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 27:26
The lambs [are] for thy clothing,.... This is another argument, exciting to diligence in the pastoral calling, taken from the profit arising from it: the wool of the lambs, or rather "sheep", as many
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 27:26
The lambs are for thy clothing, and the goats are the price of the field. The lambs (are) for thy clothing - with their fleeces.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 27:26
The lambs are for thy clothing; by their wool and skins, either used to clothe thyself with or sold to purchase all manner of clothing for thyself and family. The goats are the price of the field; by the sale whereof thou mayst either pay the rent of the field which thou hirest, or purchase fields or lands for thyself. Either goats are put for all cattle, or he mentions goats, because these might better be spared and sold than sheep, which brought a more certain and constant profit to the owner.
Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 27:26
Proverbs 27:26 The lambs [are] for thy clothing, and the goats [are] the price of the field.Ver. 26. The lambs are for thy clothing.] Ad esum et ad usum, for food and raiment a profitable creature. Some creatures are profitable alive, not dead, as the dog, horse, &c.; some dead, not alive, as the hog; some both, as the ox; yet none so profitable as the sheep. And the goats are the price of thy field.] Wherewith thou mayest pay thy rent, and besides hire tillage, or it may be purchase land, and have money in thy purse to do thy needs with.
Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 27:26
(26) And the goats are the price of the field—i.e., you can purchase a field from the profit of your goats.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 27:26
Verse 26. The lambs are for thy clothing] So many fleeces are given in some places as rent to the landlord.
Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 27:26
26. Goats — ςϊεγιν, (‘hattudhim,) literally, bucks, either of sheep or goats, but here, perhaps, as in Authorized Version, used for goats in general, or for the full grown of sheep and goats.