Proverbs 6:16
Proverbs 6:16 in Multiple Translations
There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him:
¶ These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:
There are six things which Jehovah hateth; Yea, seven which are an abomination unto him:
Six things are hated by the Lord; seven things are disgusting to him:
There are six things that the Lord hates, seven things that he absolutely detests:
These sixe things doeth the Lord hate: yea, his soule abhorreth seuen:
These six hath Jehovah hated, Yea, seven [are] abominations to His soul.
There are six things which the LORD hates; yes, seven which are an abomination to him:
These six things doth the LORD hate: yes, seven are an abomination to him:
Six things there are, which the Lord hateth, and the seventh his soul detesteth:
There are six, maybe seven, kinds of people that Yahweh hates. They are:
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Proverbs 6:16 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
שֶׁשׁ
הֵ֭נָּה
שָׂנֵ֣א
יְהוָ֑ה
וְ֝/שֶׁ֗בַע
תועבות
תּוֹעֲבַ֥ת
נַפְשֽׁ/וֹ
שֶׁשׁ
shêsh
H8337
six
Adj
הֵ֭נָּה
hênnâh
H2007
they(fem.)
Pron
שָׂנֵ֣א
sânêʼ
H8130
to hate
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
וְ֝/שֶׁ֗בַע
shebaʻ
H7651
seven
Conj | Adj
תועבות
tôwʻêbah
H8441
abomination
N-fp
תּוֹעֲבַ֥ת
tôwʻêbah
H8441
abomination
N-fs
נַפְשֽׁ/וֹ
nephesh
H5315
soul
N-cs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Proverbs 6:16
שֶׁשׁ
shêsh
H8337
"six"
Adj
This Hebrew word means the number six, and is often used in the Bible to describe measurements, like the six days of creation in Genesis 1.
Definition: 1) six 1a) six (cardinal number) 1b) sixth (ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers Aramaic equivalent: shet (שֵׁת "six" H8353)
Usage: Occurs in 202 OT verses. KJV: six(-teen, -teenth), sixth. See also: Genesis 7:6; 1 Kings 6:6; Proverbs 6:16.
הֵ֭נָּה
hênnâh
H2007
"they(fem.)"
Pron
A Hebrew pronoun meaning they or them, used to refer to a group of people or things, often in a general sense, like in the Psalms. It can also be used to describe something belonging to them.
Definition: they, these, the same, who A grammatical form of hu (הוּא "he/she/it" H1931)
Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] in, [idiom] such (and such things), their, (into) them, thence, therein, these, they (had), on this side, whose, wherein. See also: Genesis 6:2; Psalms 34:21; Proverbs 6:16.
שָׂנֵ֣א
sânêʼ
H8130
"to hate"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
To hate means to feel intense dislike or hostility, as seen in the actions of enemies or foes in the Bible. It can also describe God's hatred of sin.
Definition: 1) to hate, be hateful 1a) (Qal) to hate 1a1) of man 1a2) of God 1a3) hater, one hating, enemy (participle) (subst) 1b) (Niphal) to be hated 1c) (Piel) hater (participle) 1c1) of persons, nations, God, wisdom Aramaic equivalent: se.ne (שְׂנָא "to hate" H8131)
Usage: Occurs in 139 OT verses. KJV: enemy, foe, (be) hate(-ful, -r), odious, [idiom] utterly. See also: Genesis 24:60; Psalms 50:17; Psalms 5:6.
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
וְ֝/שֶׁ֗בַע
shebaʻ
H7651
"seven"
Conj | Adj
This word means the number seven, which was considered a special or sacred number. It can also mean seven times or a week, and is used in the Bible to describe completeness or perfection. The KJV translates it as seven or sevenfold.
Definition: 1) seven (cardinal number) 1a) as ordinal number 1b) in combination-17, 700 etc Aramaic equivalent: shiv.ah (שִׁבְעָה "seven" H7655)
Usage: Occurs in 344 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] by) seven(-fold),-s, (-teen, -teenth), -th, times). Compare H7658 (שִׁבְעָנָה). See also: Genesis 4:24; Leviticus 23:15; 2 Samuel 21:6.
תועבות
tôwʻêbah
H8441
"abomination"
N-fp
The Hebrew word for abomination refers to something disgusting, like idolatry or unclean food, and is often used to describe wickedness in the Bible.
Definition: 1) a disgusting thing, abomination, abominable 1a) in ritual sense (of unclean food, idols, mixed marriages) 1b) in ethical sense (of wickedness etc)
Usage: Occurs in 112 OT verses. KJV: abominable (custom, thing), abomination. See also: Genesis 43:32; Proverbs 26:25; Psalms 88:9.
תּוֹעֲבַ֥ת
tôwʻêbah
H8441
"abomination"
N-fs
The Hebrew word for abomination refers to something disgusting, like idolatry or unclean food, and is often used to describe wickedness in the Bible.
Definition: 1) a disgusting thing, abomination, abominable 1a) in ritual sense (of unclean food, idols, mixed marriages) 1b) in ethical sense (of wickedness etc)
Usage: Occurs in 112 OT verses. KJV: abominable (custom, thing), abomination. See also: Genesis 43:32; Proverbs 26:25; Psalms 88:9.
נַפְשֽׁ/וֹ
nephesh
H5315
"soul"
N-cs | Suff
The Hebrew word for soul or living being, used in the Bible to describe the essence of a person or animal. It encompasses the ideas of life, breath, and vitality, and is translated as 'soul' or 'creature' in the KJV. This word is central to biblical concepts of humanity and existence.
Definition: 1) soul, self, life, creature, person, appetite, mind, living being, desire, emotion, passion 1a) that which breathes, the breathing substance or being, soul, the inner being of man 1b) living being 1c) living being (with life in the blood) 1d) the man himself, self, person or individual 1e) seat of the appetites 1f) seat of emotions and passions 1g) activity of mind 1g1) uncertain 1h) activity of the will 1h1) uncertain 1i) activity of the character 1i1) uncertain
Usage: Occurs in 683 OT verses. KJV: any, appetite, beast, body, breath, creature, [idiom] dead(-ly), desire, [idiom] (dis-) contented, [idiom] fish, ghost, [phrase] greedy, he, heart(-y), (hath, [idiom] jeopardy of) life ([idiom] in jeopardy), lust, man, me, mind, mortally, one, own, person, pleasure, (her-, him-, my-, thy-) self, them (your) -selves, [phrase] slay, soul, [phrase] tablet, they, thing, ([idiom] she) will, [idiom] would have it. See also: Genesis 1:20; Leviticus 26:43; Judges 18:25.
Study Notes — Proverbs 6:16
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- Context
- Cross References
- Proverbs 6:16 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 6:16
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 6:16
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 6:16
- Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 6:16
- Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 6:16
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 6:16
- Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 6:16
- Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 6:16
- Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 6:16
- Sermons on Proverbs 6:16
Context — Warnings against Foolishness
14With deceit in his heart he devises evil; he continually sows discord.
15Therefore calamity will come upon him suddenly; in an instant he will be shattered beyond recovery.
16There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him:
17haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, 18a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that run swiftly to evil,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 11:5 | The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked; His soul hates the lover of violence. |
| 2 | Proverbs 8:13 | To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech. |
| 3 | Proverbs 11:20 | The perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, but the blameless in their walk are His delight. |
| 4 | Deuteronomy 25:16 | For everyone who behaves dishonestly in regard to these things is detestable to the LORD your God. |
| 5 | Proverbs 17:15 | Acquitting the guilty and condemning the righteous— both are detestable to the LORD. |
| 6 | Proverbs 3:32 | for the LORD detests the perverse, but He is a friend to the upright. |
| 7 | Proverbs 11:1 | Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but an accurate weight is His delight. |
| 8 | Proverbs 15:8–9 | The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is His delight. The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness. |
| 9 | Deuteronomy 24:4 | then the husband who divorced her first may not remarry her after she has been defiled, for that is an abomination to the LORD. You must not bring sin upon the land that the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance. |
| 10 | Deuteronomy 18:10–12 | Let no one be found among you who sacrifices his son or daughter in the fire, practices divination or conjury, interprets omens, practices sorcery, casts spells, consults a medium or spiritist, or inquires of the dead. For whoever does these things is detestable to the LORD. And because of these detestable things, the LORD your God is driving out the nations before you. |
Proverbs 6:16 Summary
[This verse tells us that there are certain things that God hates, which means He strongly dislikes them. According to Proverbs 6:17-18, these things include being proud, lying, and hurting innocent people. God wants us to love and obey Him, and to avoid the things that He hates, as seen in John 14:15. By following God's commands and living a life of love and kindness, we can show Him that we care about what He cares about.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God hates certain things?
According to Proverbs 6:16, God hates and detests certain actions and attitudes, which is different from hating people, as seen in John 3:16 where God loves the world. This distinction is crucial in understanding God's character.
Why does the Bible list specific things that God hates?
The Bible lists these things, such as haughty eyes and a lying tongue, in Proverbs 6:17-18, to warn us of the dangers of sin and to encourage us to live a life pleasing to God, as instructed in Romans 12:9.
How can I avoid the things that God hates?
By studying God's Word, such as in Psalm 119:11, and seeking to live a life of obedience to Him, we can avoid the things that God hates and instead cultivate a heart that loves and honors Him, as seen in Matthew 22:37-40.
Does God's hatred of certain things mean He is angry all the time?
No, God's hatred of sin is a reflection of His holy and just nature, as seen in Isaiah 6:1-5, and it is balanced by His love and mercy, as seen in Psalm 103:8-12, which reminds us that God is slow to anger and abounding in love.
Reflection Questions
- What are some things in my life that may be displeasing to God, and how can I repent of them?
- How can I cultivate a heart that loves and honors God, rather than pursuing the things that He hates?
- What are some ways that I can demonstrate my love for God by avoiding the things that He detests, and instead living a life of obedience to Him?
- How can I use Proverbs 6:16 as a reminder to examine my own heart and actions, and to seek God's guidance and wisdom in my life?
Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 6:16
These six [things] doth the Lord hate,.... That is, the six following, which are all to be found in a man of Belial, a wicked man before described.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 6:16
These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: These six things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him - literally, unto his soul.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 6:16
Hate, to wit, above many other sins, which have a worse name in the world.
Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 6:16
Proverbs 6:16 These six [things] doth the LORD hate: yea, seven [are] an abomination unto him:Ver. 16. These six things doth the Lord hate.] That is, He detesteth, damneth, punisheth them in the sluggard, whose soul is the sink of all these ensuing evils. Where note, that sin makes wicked men the object of God’ s hatred; the saints, of his pity: as we hate poison in a toad, but we pity it in a man; in the one, it is their nature, in the other, their disease. Yea, seven are an abomination to him.] Or, That seventh his soul abhorreth, that sowing of discord among brethren heighteneth and completeth his hatred of the rest. Septimum abominatio animae illius.
Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 6:16
(16) These six things doth the Lord hate . . .—Rather, six are the things which He hateth. It is a sort of climax:—He hates six things, but the seventh worse than all. This numerical form of proverb, to which the name of middah is given by later writers, is found also in Proverbs 30:15-16; Proverbs 30:18-19; Proverbs 30:21-23; Proverbs 30:29-31; Job 5:19; Amos 1:3 - Amos 2:1; Sir 23:16; Sir 25:7; Sir 26:5; Sir 26:28; and in all these instances the number first named is increased afterwards by one. This peculiarity is absent from the instances occurring in Proverbs 30:7-9; Proverbs 30:24-28; Sir 25:1-2.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 6:16
Verse 16. These six - doth the Lord hate] 1. A proud look - exalted eyes; those who will not condescend to look on the rest of mankind. 2. A lying tongue - he who neither loves nor tells truth. 3. Hands that shed innocent blood, whether by murder or by battery. 4. A heart that deviseth wicked imaginations - the heart that fabricates such, lays the foundation, builds upon it, and completes the superstructure of iniquity. 5. Feet that be swift in running to mischief - he who works iniquity with greediness. 6. A false witness that speaketh lies - one who, even on his oath before a court of justice, tells any thing but the truth. Seven are an abomination unto him] נפשו naphsho, "to his soul." The seventh is, he that soweth discord among brethren - he who troubles the peace of a family, of a village, of the state; all who, by lies and misrepresentations, strive to make men's minds evil-affected towards their brethren.
Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 6:16
16. six … seven] To specify more precisely the traits that go to form the character of the man of Belial, and to lift them into the sphere of God’s judgement, that we may make a true estimate of them, they are these six, yea seven, for they are complete, and the shades of darkness, like the rays of light, are sevenfold, and Jehovah hates them, and they are the abomination of His soul.
Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 6:16
A new section, but not a new subject. The closing words, “he that soweth discord” (Proverbs 6:19, compare Proverbs 6:14), lead us to identify the sketch as taken from the same character.
Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 6:16
AGAINST THE OF SEVEN HATEFUL THINGS, Proverbs 6:16-19.Here the teacher seeks to guard his charge against personal vices, as he had before against associational ones.16-19. Six things… yea, seven, are specified.
Sermons on Proverbs 6:16
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(So Great a Salvation) Temptation and Sin by Paris Reidhead | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal story about his journey of faith. He describes a moment of deep conviction and repentance after disobeying his parents. He then reflec |
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The Awful Sin of Pride by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of patience and waiting on God's timing. He warns against making impulsive and fleshly decisions that can lead to disaster. T |
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Freedom From Denominationalism by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of seeking God's truth and total freedom from anything that binds us. He encourages humility, servanthood, and having a father |
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The Damnation of Hell - Part 1 (Compilation) by Compilations | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the consequences of rejecting God and living a life of sin. He vividly describes the torment and despair that awaits those who die without r |
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Be Filled With the Holy Spirit - 1 by Zacharias Tanee Fomum | In this sermon, the speaker asks the audience to reflect on what has changed in their hearts in the last five years. He emphasizes the importance of identifying and removing negati |
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Divisions by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker shares an anecdote about encountering a group of individuals who were causing division within a gathering of young people. He emphasizes the danger and |
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(Proverbs) ch.6:12 - 8:21 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the issue of young people not realizing their need for God. He emphasizes the importance of humility and acknowledging one's need for God's gu |