Proverbs 7:11
Proverbs 7:11 in Multiple Translations
She is loud and defiant; her feet do not remain at home.
(She is loud and stubborn; her feet abide not in her house:
(She is clamorous and wilful; Her feet abide not in her house:
She is full of noise and uncontrolled; her feet keep not in her house.
(She was loud and provocative, never wanting to stay at home.
(She is babling and loud: whose feete can not abide in her house.
Noisy she [is], and stubborn, In her house her feet rest not.
She is loud and defiant. Her feet don’t stay in her house.
(She is loud and stubborn; her feet abide not in her house:
Not bearing to be quiet, not able to abide still at home,
She was a loud talker, one who was rebellious; she [SYN] never stayed at home.
Berean Amplified Bible — Proverbs 7:11
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Proverbs 7:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הֹמִיָּ֣ה
הִ֣יא
וְ/סֹרָ֑רֶת
בְּ֝/בֵיתָ֗/הּ
לֹא
יִשְׁכְּנ֥וּ
רַגְלֶֽי/הָ
הֹמִיָּ֣ה
hâmâh
H1993
to roar
V-Qal
הִ֣יא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
וְ/סֹרָ֑רֶת
çârar
H5637
to rebel
Conj | V-Qal
בְּ֝/בֵיתָ֗/הּ
bayith
H1004
place
Prep | N-ms | Suff
לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
יִשְׁכְּנ֥וּ
shâkan
H7931
to dwell
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
רַגְלֶֽי/הָ
regel
H7272
foot
N-fd | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Proverbs 7:11
הֹמִיָּ֣ה
hâmâh
H1993
"to roar"
V-Qal
To make a loud noise, like roaring or moaning, is what this Hebrew word means. It can also imply a state of turmoil or commotion, like in the book of Jeremiah where it describes a city in uproar.
Definition: 1) to murmur, growl, roar, cry aloud, mourn, rage, sound, make noise, tumult, be clamorous, be disquieted, be loud, be moved, be troubled, be in an uproar 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to growl 1a2) to murmur (fig. of a soul in prayer) 1a3) to roar 1a4) to be in a stir, be in a commotion 1a5) to be boisterous, be turbulent
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: clamorous, concourse, cry aloud, be disquieted, loud, mourn, be moved, make a noise, rage, roar, sound, be troubled, make in tumult, tumultuous, be in an uproar. See also: 1 Kings 1:41; Song of Solomon 5:4; Psalms 39:7.
הִ֣יא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
וְ/סֹרָ֑רֶת
çârar
H5637
"to rebel"
Conj | V-Qal
This Hebrew word means to rebel or turn away, often used to describe someone being stubborn or disobedient, as seen in its use in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to rebel, be stubborn, be rebellious, be refractory 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be stubborn 1a2) stubborn, rebel (subst)
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] away, backsliding, rebellious, revolter(-ing), slide back, stubborn, withdrew. See also: Deuteronomy 21:18; Isaiah 1:23; Psalms 66:7.
בְּ֝/בֵיתָ֗/הּ
bayith
H1004
"place"
Prep | 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.
לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
יִשְׁכְּנ֥וּ
shâkan
H7931
"to dwell"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
This Hebrew word means to live or stay in a place, like when God dwells among his people. It appears in books like Exodus and Psalms, describing God's presence. It's about making a home or resting place.
Definition: 1) to settle down, abide, dwell, tabernacle, reside 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to settle down to abide 1a2) to abide, dwell, reside 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to make settle down, establish 1b2) to make or cause to dwell 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to lay, place, set, establish, settle, fix 1c2) to cause to dwell or abide Aramaic equivalent: she.khan (שְׁכֵן "to dwell" H7932)
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: abide, continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-er), have habitation, inhabit, lay, place, (cause to) remain, rest, set (up). See also: Genesis 3:24; Psalms 55:7; Psalms 7:6.
רַגְלֶֽי/הָ
regel
H7272
"foot"
N-fd | Suff
This word also means a foot, like when God says he will tread on the wicked in Malachi 4:3. It's used to describe human and animal feet, as well as the base of objects like tables or idols.
Definition: 1) foot 1a) foot, leg 1b) of God (anthropomorphic) 1c) of seraphim, cherubim, idols, animals, table 1d) according to the pace of (with prep) 1e) three times (feet, paces) Aramaic equivalent: re.gal (רְגַל "foot" H7271)
Usage: Occurs in 232 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] be able to endure, [idiom] according as, [idiom] after, [idiom] coming, [idiom] follow, (broken-)foot(-ed, -stool), [idiom] great toe, [idiom] haunt, [idiom] journey, leg, [phrase] piss, [phrase] possession, time. See also: Genesis 8:9; 2 Samuel 22:39; Psalms 8:7.
Study Notes — Proverbs 7:11
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- Context
- Cross References
- Proverbs 7:11 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 7:11
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 7:11
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 7:11
- Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 7:11
- Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 7:11
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 7:11
- Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 7:11
- Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 7:11
- Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 7:11
- Sermons on Proverbs 7:11
Context — Warnings about the Adulteress
9at twilight, as the day was fading into the dark of the night.
10Then a woman came out to meet him, with the attire of a harlot and cunning of heart.
11She is loud and defiant; her feet do not remain at home.
12Now in the street, now in the squares, she lurks at every corner. 13She seizes him and kisses him; she brazenly says to him:Cross References
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| 1 | Proverbs 9:13 | The woman named Folly is loud; she is naive and knows nothing. |
| 2 | Titus 2:5 | to be self-controlled, pure, managers of their households, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be discredited. |
| 3 | Proverbs 31:10–31 | A wife of noble character, who can find? She is far more precious than rubies. The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he lacks nothing of value. She brings him good and not harm all the days of her life. She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands. She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar. She rises while it is still night to provide food for her household and portions for her maidservants. She appraises a field and buys it; from her earnings she plants a vineyard. She girds herself with strength and shows that her arms are strong. She sees that her gain is good, and her lamp is not extinguished at night. She stretches out her hands to the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers. She opens her arms to the poor and reaches out her hands to the needy. When it snows, she has no fear for her household, for they are all clothed in scarlet. She makes coverings for her bed; her clothing is fine linen and purple. Her husband is known at the city gate, where he sits among the elders of the land. She makes linen garments and sells them; she delivers sashes to the merchants. Strength and honor are her clothing, and she can laugh at the days to come. She opens her mouth with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband praises her as well: “Many daughters have done noble things, but you surpass them all!” Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. Give her the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her at the gates. |
| 4 | 1 Timothy 5:13–14 | At the same time they will also learn to be idle, going from house to house and being not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies, discussing things they should not mention. So I advise the younger widows to marry, have children, and manage their households, denying the adversary occasion for slander. |
| 5 | Proverbs 27:14–15 | If one blesses his neighbor with a loud voice early in the morning, it will be counted to him as a curse. A constant dripping on a rainy day and a contentious woman are alike— |
| 6 | Genesis 18:9 | “Where is your wife Sarah?” they asked. “There, in the tent,” he replied. |
| 7 | Proverbs 25:24 | Better to live on a corner of the roof than to share a house with a quarrelsome wife. |
Proverbs 7:11 Summary
[The woman in Proverbs 7:11 is described as loud and defiant, meaning she likes to be the center of attention and doesn't care what others think. This kind of behavior can lead to trouble, as seen in Proverbs 7:12 where she lurks at every corner. In contrast, the Bible teaches us to live in humility and self-control, as seen in Ephesians 5:22-24 and Colossians 3:18-19. By following God's design for our lives, we can avoid the kind of trouble that this woman is seeking and instead live in harmony with others.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of woman is being described in Proverbs 7:11?
The woman in Proverbs 7:11 is described as loud and defiant, indicating a lack of self-control and a rebellious spirit, similar to the woman in Proverbs 9:13-18 who also lacks discretion and is loud.
What does it mean that her feet do not remain at home?
This phrase suggests that the woman is not content to stay at home and take care of her domestic duties, but instead is often out and about, seeking attention and trouble, as seen in Proverbs 7:12 where she lurks at every corner.
Is this verse only talking about women who are promiscuous?
While the context of Proverbs 7 is warning against the dangers of an adulterous woman, the characteristics described in verse 11, such as being loud and defiant, can apply to anyone who is rebellious and disobedient to God's design, as seen in Ephesians 5:22-24 where wives are called to submit to their husbands.
How can I apply this verse to my own life?
This verse can serve as a warning to both men and women to be mindful of their behavior and to seek to live in a way that is pleasing to God, as seen in Colossians 3:18-19 where believers are called to live in harmony with one another.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can cultivate a spirit of self-control and humility in my own life, rather than being loud and defiant like the woman in Proverbs 7:11?
- How can I prioritize my responsibilities and duties, whether at home or in other areas of life, and avoid the temptation to be constantly seeking attention and entertainment?
- What are some warning signs that I may be headed down a path of rebellion and disobedience, and how can I seek to correct my course and live in a way that is pleasing to God?
- How can I seek to live in harmony with others, as seen in Colossians 3:18-19, and avoid the kind of conflict and trouble that the woman in Proverbs 7:11 is seeking?
Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 7:11
She [is] loud and stubborn,.... "Loud"; not that her voice may be heard, and so be found by those that seek her in the dark, as Aben Ezra interprets it; but rather clamorous, noisy, and talkative,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 7:11
(She is loud and stubborn; her feet abide not in her house: (Parenthetical description of the whorish woman's characteristics.) (She (is) loud and stubborn; her feet abide not in her house.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 7:11
Loud, or clamorous, or full of talk, which served her design. Stubborn; rebellious against God, and against her husband, and incorrigible by all admonitions of ministers or friends. Her feet abide not in her house; she minds not her business, which lies at home, but gives up herself wholly to idleness and pleasure, which she seeks abroad with other men.
Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 7:11
Proverbs 7:11 (She [is] loud and stubborn; her feet abide not in her house:Ver. 11. Her feet abide not in her house.] As the modest woman’ s do, who is therefore called domiporta, set forth by the snail, which carries her house on her back, and compared to the vine, that grows by the house side. The Egyptian women wear no shoes, that they might the better keep home. Of the Italian women it is said, that they are magpies at the door, saints in the church, goats in the garden, devils in the house, angels in the streets, and sirens in the windows. Heylin’ s Geog.
Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 7:11
(11) Her feet abide not in her house.—She is not a “keeper at home,” as St. Paul (Titus 2:5) would have Christian matrons to be.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 7:11
Verse 11. She is loud and stubborn] המיה homiyah, she is never at rest, always agitated; busily employed to gain her end, and this is to go into the path of error: סררת sorereth, "turning aside;" preferring any way to the right way. And, therefore, it is added, her feet abide not in her house; she gads abroad; and this disposition probably first led her to this vice.
Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 7:11
11. loud] or clamorous, R.V., as the word is rendered in the parallel passage Proverbs 9:13, A.V. stubborn] Rather, refractory, like a restive animal, as the same Heb. word is used of a heifer that casts off all restraint, Hosea 4:16, where R.V. renders stubborn, though here wilful. Comp. our expression, unbridled lust.
Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 7:11
Loud and stubborn - Both words describe the half-animal signs of a vicious nature. Compare Hosea 4:16.
Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 7:11
11, 12. Loud… stubborn — Or, reckless, turbulent, and refractory; in Hosea 4:16, rendered backsliding.
Sermons on Proverbs 7:11
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A Bride Worthy of Christ’s Attention by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on Proverbs 31 and discusses the qualities of a bride worthy of Christ's attention. The preacher emphasizes the importance of fallen people and |
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Husbands Love Your Wifes! by Keith Daniel | Keith Daniel emphasizes the biblical command for husbands to love their wives, drawing from Matthew 19:5 and Ephesians 5:25. He highlights the importance of 'cleaving' to one's spo |
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1st Epistle of Peter by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the speaker expresses gratitude for being invited to speak and for the opportunity to bring her family with her. She acknowledges the daily routine and challenges t |
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Pt 7 the Pearl of Great Price by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of being hurt by someone's negative comment about the church attendance. He contrasts the reactions of two individuals, one |
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Dreams in Flames - Part 1 by Winkie Pratney | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of focusing on Jesus and loving others rather than being self-centered. He encourages listeners to reach out and help others, |
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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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The Old-Fashioned Christian Home by Denny Kenaston | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of returning to the old-fashioned Christian values and practices in order to build strong and successful families. He highlig |