Proverbs 5:8
Proverbs 5:8 in Multiple Translations
Keep your path far from her; do not go near the door of her house,
Remove thy way far from her, and come not nigh the door of her house:
Remove thy way far from her, And come not nigh the door of her house;
Go far away from her, do not come near the door of her house;
Stay far away from her! Don't go near the door of her house!
Keepe thy way farre from her, and come not neere the doore of her house,
Keep far from off her thy way, And come not near unto the opening of her house,
Remove your way far from her. Don’t come near the door of her house,
Remove thy way far from her, and come not nigh the door of her house:
Remove thy way far from her, and come not nigh the doors of her house.
Run away from immoral women! Do not go near the doors of their houses!
Berean Amplified Bible — Proverbs 5:8
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Proverbs 5:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הַרְחֵ֣ק
מֵ/עָלֶ֣י/הָ
דַרְכֶּ֑/ךָ
וְ/אַל
תִּ֝קְרַ֗ב
אֶל
פֶּ֥תַח
בֵּיתָֽ/הּ
הַרְחֵ֣ק
râchaq
H7368
to remove
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms
מֵ/עָלֶ֣י/הָ
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Prep | Suff
דַרְכֶּ֑/ךָ
derek
H1870
way
N-cs | Suff
וְ/אַל
ʼal
H408
not
Conj | Part
תִּ֝קְרַ֗ב
qârab
H7126
to present
V-Qal-Juss-2ms
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
פֶּ֥תַח
pethach
H6607
entrance
N-ms
בֵּיתָֽ/הּ
bayith
H1004
place
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Proverbs 5:8
הַרְחֵ֣ק
râchaq
H7368
"to remove"
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms
To remove or go far away, as in Genesis 21:16 where Hagar is sent away by Abraham. It means to create distance or separate oneself from something or someone.
Definition: v 1) to be or become far, be or become distant, be removed, go far away 1a) (Qal) to be far, be distant 1b) (Piel) to send far away, extend 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to make or exhibit distance, be gone far 1c2) to remove, put far away 2) (Niphal) loose v inf (as adv) 3) at a distance
Usage: Occurs in 56 OT verses. KJV: (a-, be, cast, drive, get, go, keep (self), put, remove, be too, (wander), withdraw) far (away, off), loose, [idiom] refrain, very, (be) a good way (off). See also: Genesis 21:16; Psalms 119:150; Psalms 22:12.
מֵ/עָלֶ֣י/הָ
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
דַרְכֶּ֑/ךָ
derek
H1870
"way"
N-cs | Suff
Derek refers to a road or path, and can also mean a way of life or manner of action. It is often used to describe a journey or direction, and can be used figuratively to describe a person's character or moral path.
Definition: : road/route 1) way, road, distance, journey, manner 1a) road, way, path 1b) journey 1c) direction 1d) manner, habit, way 1e) of course of life (fig.) 1f) of moral character (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 626 OT verses. KJV: along, away, because of, [phrase] by, conversation, custom, (east-) ward, journey, manner, passenger, through, toward, (high-) (path-) way(-side), whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 3:24; Deuteronomy 28:29; 1 Kings 15:34.
וְ/אַל
ʼal
H408
"not"
Conj | Part
Means not or nothing, used to express negation, as in the phrase do not or let not be.
Definition: 1) not, no, nor, neither, nothing (as wish or preference) 1a) do not, let not (with a verb) 1b) let there not be (with a verb understood) 1c) not, no (with substantive) 1d) nothing (as substantive) Aramaic equivalent: al (אַל "not" H0409)
Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: nay, neither, [phrase] never, no, nor, not, nothing (worth), rather than. See also: Genesis 13:8; Joshua 11:6; 1 Chronicles 22:13.
תִּ֝קְרַ֗ב
qârab
H7126
"to present"
V-Qal-Juss-2ms
To approach or come near someone or something, often with a sense of purpose or intention, like Moses approaching the burning bush in Exodus 3:5. This word can also mean to bring someone or something near, as in presenting an offering to God.
Definition: : come/approach 1) to come near, approach, enter into, draw near 1a) (Qal) to approach, draw near 1b) (Niphal) to be brought near 1c) (Piel) to cause to approach, bring near, cause to draw near 1d) (Hiphil) to bring near, bring, present
Usage: Occurs in 263 OT verses. KJV: (cause to) approach, (cause to) bring (forth, near), (cause to) come (near, nigh), (cause to) draw near (nigh), go (near), be at hand, join, be near, offer, present, produce, make ready, stand, take. See also: Genesis 12:11; Leviticus 22:22; 1 Samuel 10:21.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
פֶּ֥תַח
pethach
H6607
"entrance"
N-ms
A pethach is an entrance or doorway, like the gates of Jerusalem or the door to the temple, often symbolizing transition or access to a new place.
Definition: opening, doorway, entrance
Usage: Occurs in 154 OT verses. KJV: door, entering (in), entrance (-ry), gate, opening, place. See also: Genesis 4:7; Judges 9:40; Psalms 24:7.
בֵּיתָֽ/הּ
bayith
H1004
"place"
N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
Study Notes — Proverbs 5:8
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- Context
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- Proverbs 5:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 5:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 5:8
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 5:8
- Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 5:8
- Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 5:8
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 5:8
- Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 5:8
- Sermons on Proverbs 5:8
Context — Avoiding Immorality
6She does not consider the path of life; she does not know that her ways are unstable.
7So now, my sons, listen to me, and do not turn aside from the words of my mouth.
8Keep your path far from her; do not go near the door of her house,
9lest you concede your vigor to others, and your years to one who is cruel; 10lest strangers feast on your wealth, and your labors enrich the house of a foreigner.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Proverbs 7:25 | Do not let your heart turn aside to her ways; do not stray into her paths. |
| 2 | Ephesians 5:11 | Have no fellowship with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. |
| 3 | Matthew 6:13 | And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. ’ |
| 4 | Proverbs 4:15 | Avoid it; do not travel on it. Turn from it and pass on by. |
| 5 | Proverbs 6:27–28 | Can a man embrace fire and his clothes not be burned? Can a man walk on hot coals without scorching his feet? |
Proverbs 5:8 Summary
[This verse is warning us to stay away from people who can lead us astray and cause us harm, as seen in Proverbs 5:6. It's like avoiding a dangerous road or a path that can lead to trouble. By keeping our distance, we can protect ourselves from getting hurt and stay on the right path, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6. We can do this by being careful about the company we keep and the choices we make, and by seeking God's guidance and wisdom, as seen in Psalm 119:105.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of woman is being described in Proverbs 5:8?
The woman in question is one who is morally corrupt and leads people astray, as seen in Proverbs 5:6, where it says she does not consider the path of life and her ways are unstable, similar to the warning in Proverbs 2:16-19 about the adulterous woman.
Why is it important to keep our path far from her?
It is crucial to keep our path far from her because she can lead us down a path of destruction, as warned in Proverbs 5:9-10, where it says we may concede our vigor to others and our years to one who is cruel, and also as seen in Proverbs 7:21-23 where the adulterous woman leads a man to his death.
What does it mean to not go near the door of her house?
Not going near the door of her house means avoiding any situation or place where we may be tempted by her or led astray, similar to the warning in Proverbs 4:14-15 to avoid the path of the wicked and in Proverbs 1:10-19 to not give in to sinners.
How can we apply this verse to our daily lives?
We can apply this verse by being mindful of the company we keep and the situations we put ourselves in, as warned in Proverbs 22:24-25, and seeking to follow the path of righteousness, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Psalm 119:105.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I may be unknowingly drawing near to the 'door of her house' in my own life, and how can I take steps to avoid them?
- How can I prioritize keeping my path far from the corrupt and adulterous woman, and what are some practical ways to do so?
- What are some warning signs that I may be headed down a path of destruction, and how can I seek help and guidance from God and others?
- In what ways can I seek to follow the path of righteousness and wisdom, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Psalm 119:105?
Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 5:8
Remove thy way far from her,.... The way of the mind, walk, and conversation; keep at the greatest distance from her; neither come where she is, nor look at her, nor converse with her; shun her, as
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 5:8
Remove thy way far from her, and come not nigh the door of her house: Remove thy way far from her, and come not nigh the door of her house. Not only do not enter in, but do not oven come nigh her door.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 5:8
Lest thine eyes affect thine heart, and her allurements prevail over thee.
Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 5:8
Proverbs 5:8 Remove thy way far from her, and come not nigh the door of her house:Ver. 8. Remove thy way far from her.] The Jesuits boast (but believe them who will) that they can dally with the fairest women without danger. But he that would not be burnt must dread the fire; he that would not hear the bell, must not meddle with the rope. “ Quid facies facies Veneris cum veneris ante? Non sedeas, sed eas; ne pereas, per eas. ” "Chambering and wantonness," is a deed of darkness and dishonesty. Come not nigh the doors.] Keep thee far from an evil matter, saith Moses. The plague (and worse) is at the harlot’ s house; stand off, αφισπασο. To venture upon the occasion of sin, and then to pray, "Lead us not into temptation," is all one, as to thrust thy finger into the fire, and then to pray that it may not be burnt. Was not he a wise man that would haunt taverns, theatres, and whore houses at London all day, but yet durst not go forth without prayer in the morning, and then would say at his departure, Now devil do thy worst? Shepherd’ s Sincere Convert, 232.
Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 5:8
(8) Remove thy way . . .—The great safeguard in such temptations, as all moralists with one mouth advise, is flight.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 5:8
Verse 8. Come not nigh the door of her house] Where there are generally such exhibitions as have a natural tendency to excite impure thoughts, and irregular passions.
Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 5:8
8. Come not nigh the door of her house — Lest thou fall under her enchantments. These creatures know how to excite impure and irregular passions.
Sermons on Proverbs 5:8
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Susanna Teaches Circumspection by Clement of Rome | Clement of Rome warns about the dangers of lust and adultery by recounting the story of Susanna and the elders who fell into sin due to their lustful desires. He emphasizes the imp |
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Such Gnats as These by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes the importance of recognizing and repenting for both great and small sins, as highlighted in Psalms 19:12. He points out that while many may lament over si |
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"Where Are the Praying People?" by David Wilkerson | This sermon emphasizes the speaker's strong desire to remain separate from the sinful influences of the world, committing to prayer, Bible reading, and standing against immorality. |
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Beware of Good Liars by Francis Chan | This sermon challenges believers to examine their beliefs and mindset, urging them to align their thinking with biblical truths rather than cultural norms. It emphasizes the import |
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God Is Trying to Get at That Thing in You by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher, inspired by the Spirit of God, reveals the reason for the ruin of the city. He explains that sin was the cause, specifically the mixing of the holy se |
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Sharing the Grief of God by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher begins by thanking God for his blessings and acknowledging Jesus and the Holy Ghost. He asks for forgiveness for forgetting what God has done and prays |
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Voices From Hell Speaking to America - Part 1 by Alan Cairns | This sermon emphasizes the importance of discerning between different sins and understanding that while all sin is damnable, not all sin is equal. It encourages believers to engage |