Proverbs 7:16
Proverbs 7:16 in Multiple Translations
I have decked my bed with coverings, with colored linen from Egypt.
I have decked my bed with coverings of tapestry, with carved works, with fine linen of Egypt.
I have spread my couch with carpets of tapestry, With striped cloths of the yarn of Egypt.
My bed is covered with cushions of needlework, with coloured cloths of the cotton thread of Egypt;
My bed is made, covered with colorful linens from Egypt.
I haue deckt my bed with ornaments, carpets and laces of Egypt.
[With] ornamental coverings I decked my couch, Carved works — cotton of Egypt.
I have spread my couch with carpets of tapestry, with striped cloths of the yarn of Egypt.
I have decked my bed with coverings of tapestry, with carved works , with fine linen of Egypt.
I have woven my bed with cords, I have covered it with painted tapestry, brought from Egypt.
I have put on my bed sheets/bedspreads that were made from very fine linen that were imported {people brought} from Egypt.
Berean Amplified Bible — Proverbs 7:16
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Proverbs 7:16 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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מַ֭רְבַדִּים
רָבַ֣דְתִּי
עַרְשִׂ֑/י
חֲ֝טֻב֗וֹת
אֵט֥וּן
מִצְרָֽיִם
מַ֭רְבַדִּים
marbad
H4765
covering
N-mp
רָבַ֣דְתִּי
râbad
H7234
to spread
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
עַרְשִׂ֑/י
ʻeres
H6210
bed
N-fs | Suff
חֲ֝טֻב֗וֹת
chăṭubâh
H2405
colored
N-fp
אֵט֥וּן
ʼêṭûwn
H330
fine linen
N-ms
מִצְרָֽיִם
Mitsrayim
H4714
Egypt
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Proverbs 7:16
מַ֭רְבַדִּים
marbad
H4765
"covering"
N-mp
A covering or spread, like a tapestry or blanket, used to decorate or protect something. It is mentioned in the Bible as a type of fabric or textile.
Definition: spread, coverlet
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: covering of tapestry. See also: Proverbs 7:16; Proverbs 31:22.
רָבַ֣דְתִּי
râbad
H7234
"to spread"
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
This verb means to spread something out, like a deck of cards. It is used in the Bible to describe decorating or covering something. The KJV translates it as deck.
Definition: (Qal) to spread, bespread, deck
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: deck. See also: Proverbs 7:16.
עַרְשִׂ֑/י
ʻeres
H6210
"bed"
N-fs | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to a bed or couch, often with a canopy. It is used in the Bible to describe a place of rest or relaxation.
Definition: couch, divan, bed
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: bed(-stead), couch. See also: Deuteronomy 3:11; Psalms 132:3; Psalms 6:7.
חֲ֝טֻב֗וֹת
chăṭubâh
H2405
"colored"
N-fp
This word refers to a colorful tapestry or carving, possibly a decorative fabric. It is translated as carved in the KJV Bible, describing intricate designs or patterns.
Definition: coloured fabric, dark-hued stuffs
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: carved. See also: Proverbs 7:16.
אֵט֥וּן
ʼêṭûwn
H330
"fine linen"
N-ms
Fine linen, or a twisted yarn, is used in the Bible to describe beautiful fabrics, often used in priestly garments. In Exodus, God instructs Moses to use fine linen for the tabernacle. The term appears in descriptions of luxurious clothing and textiles.
Definition: linen, yarn, thread
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: fine linen. See also: Proverbs 7:16.
מִצְרָֽיִם
Mitsrayim
H4714
"Egypt"
N-proper
This word means Egypt, a country in northeastern Africa, and is used in the Bible to describe the land and its people. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah, often referring to the Nile River and the Egyptians. Egypt is an important setting for many biblical events.
Definition: § Egypt = "land of the Copts" a country at the northeastern section of Africa, adjacent to Palestine, and through which the Nile flows Egyptians = "double straits" adj 2) the inhabitants or natives of Egypt
Usage: Occurs in 569 OT verses. KJV: Egypt, Egyptians, Mizraim. See also: Genesis 10:6; Exodus 6:13; Exodus 34:18.
Study Notes — Proverbs 7:16
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- Context
- Cross References
- Proverbs 7:16 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 7:16
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 7:16
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 7:16
- Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 7:16
- Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 7:16
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 7:16
- Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 7:16
- Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 7:16
- Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 7:16
- Sermons on Proverbs 7:16
Context — Warnings about the Adulteress
14“I have made my peace offerings; today I have paid my vows.
15So I came out to meet you; I sought you, and I have found you.
16I have decked my bed with coverings, with colored linen from Egypt.
17I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, with aloes, and with cinnamon. 18Come, let us take our fill of love till morning. Let us delight in loving caresses!Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 19:9 | The workers in flax will be dismayed, and the weavers of fine linen will turn pale. |
| 2 | Ezekiel 27:7 | Of embroidered fine linen from Egypt they made your sail, which served as your banner. Of blue and purple from the coasts of Elishah they made your awning. |
| 3 | 1 Kings 10:28 | Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and Kue; the royal merchants purchased them from Kue. |
| 4 | Song of Solomon 1:16 | How handsome you are, my beloved! Oh, how delightful! The soft grass is our bed. |
| 5 | Proverbs 31:22 | She makes coverings for her bed; her clothing is fine linen and purple. |
| 6 | Revelation 2:22 | Behold, I will cast her onto a bed of sickness, and those who commit adultery with her will suffer great tribulation unless they repent of her deeds. |
| 7 | Song of Solomon 3:7–10 | Behold, it is Solomon’s carriage, escorted by sixty of the mightiest men of Israel. All are skilled with the sword, experienced in warfare. Each has his sword at his side prepared for the terror of the night. King Solomon has made his carriage out of the timber of Lebanon. He has made its posts of silver, its base of gold, its seat of purple fabric. Its interior is inlaid with love by the daughters of Jerusalem. |
Proverbs 7:16 Summary
[This verse describes how the adulteress has prepared her bed with fancy linens, trying to make it as enticing as possible, much like the world may try to lure us into sin with its temptations. However, as believers, we are called to live a life of purity and self-control, as instructed in 1 Corinthians 6:18-20. By prioritizing our relationship with God and seeking wisdom, we can resist the snares of the enemy and live a life that honors Him, as encouraged in Proverbs 2:1-6 and Psalm 119:9-11.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the colored linen from Egypt in Proverbs 7:16?
The colored linen from Egypt in Proverbs 7:16 symbolizes the allure and extravagance of the adulteress's bed, highlighting the temptation and snare of sinful desires, as warned against in Proverbs 5:3-6 and 1 Corinthians 6:18-20.
Is the speaker in Proverbs 7:16 a positive or negative example?
The speaker in Proverbs 7:16 is a negative example, as she is an adulteress attempting to lure someone into sin, contrary to the teachings of Proverbs 2:16-19 and Ephesians 5:3-5.
How does this verse relate to the broader theme of wisdom in Proverbs?
Proverbs 7:16 illustrates the foolishness of succumbing to temptation and the importance of seeking wisdom, as emphasized in Proverbs 1:7 and Proverbs 9:10, where wisdom is rooted in the fear of the Lord.
What warning can be derived from the speaker's actions in this verse?
The speaker's actions in Proverbs 7:16 serve as a warning against the dangers of preparing a path for sin, as also cautioned in Matthew 5:27-28 and Romans 13:14, highlighting the need for self-control and purity of heart.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which the world may try to lure me into sin, and how can I guard myself against these temptations?
- How can I cultivate a heart of wisdom and discernment, as encouraged in Proverbs 7:1-5, to recognize and resist the snares of the enemy?
- In what ways can I prioritize purity and self-control in my own life, as instructed in 1 Thessalonians 4:3-7 and 1 Peter 1:13-16?
- What role does the fear of the Lord play in my life, and how can I deepen my reverence for Him, as emphasized in Proverbs 1:7 and Psalm 111:10?
Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 7:16
I have decked my bed with coverings of tapestry,.... Made use of by the ancients (o) for bed clothes: beautiful ornaments, as Gersom; and precious garments, as Jarchi.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 7:16
I have decked my bed with coverings of tapestry, with carved works, with fine linen of Egypt. I have decked my bed with coverings of tapestry, with carved (works), with fine linen of Egypt.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 7:16
She designs to inflame his lust by the mention of the bed, and by its ornaments and perfumes.
Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 7:16
Proverbs 7:16 I have decked my bed with coverings of tapestry, with carved [works], with fine linen of Egypt.Ver. 16. I have decked my bed.] Lest haply by being abroad so late he should question where to have a bed, she assures him of a dainty one, with curious curtains.
Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 7:16
(16) Carved works.—Rather, with coloured or striped coverlets. For another notice of the extravagance of the women of Jerusalem, see Isaiah 3, and for a description of the trade of Tyre, the great supplier of foreign luxuries, see Ezek. xxvii Myrrh is said to be a natural product of Arabia, aloes and cinnamon of the east coast of Africa and Ceylon.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 7:16
Verse 16. I have decked my bed] ערשי arsi, "my couch or sofa;" distinguished from משכבי mishcabi, "my bed," Proverbs 7:17, the place to sleep on, as the other was the place to recline on at meals. The tapestry, מרבדים marbaddim, mentioned here seems to refer to the covering of the sofa; exquisitely woven and figured cloth. חטבות אטון chatuboth etun, the Targum translates painted carpets, such as were manufactured in Egypt; some kind of embroidered or embossed stuff is apparently meant.
Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 7:16
16. deckt … with. coverings] Lit. covered … with coverings, or cushioned … with cushions, the words being two forms of the same Heb. root, which does not occur elsewhere. bed] or, couch: a different and more poetic word than that in Proverbs 7:17. It is used for a couch of moss and flowers, “also our couch is green,” Son 1:16. with carved works &c.] Rather, with striped cloths of the yarn of Egypt, R.V. If the rendering of A.V., “And king Solomon had horses brought out of Egypt and linen yarn” (1 Kings 10:28), could stand, we should have an interesting historical light thrown upon this verse. It is now, however, generally thought that the Hebrew word (lit. string) does not mean yarn, but a string, or drove of horses. “And the horses which Solomon had were brought out of Egypt; and the king’s merchants received them in droves, each drove at a price,” R.V. (See note there in this Series.) The historical notice, however, is still relevant, as showing the commercial relations of Palestine with Egypt in the time of Solomon. linen] or, yarn, R.V. The Heb. word occurs only here, and is thought by Lange and others to be akin to the Greek word ὀθόνη, fine linen in classical Greek, but in later Greek used more widely, Acts 10:11; Acts 11:5. The LXX. render, ἀμφιτάποις (with cloths hairy or shaggy on both sides) ἔστρωκατοῖςἀπʼ ? Αἰγύπτου.
Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 7:16
The words point to the art and commerce which flourished under Solomon. Carved works - Most commentators take the original as meaning “striped coverlets of linen of Egypt.”
Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 7:16
16. I have decked my bed — Stuart renders, “With coverlets have I strewed my couch; with tapestry of Egyptian thread.” Zockler, “Tapestry have I spread upon my couch; variegated coverlets of Egyptian
Sermons on Proverbs 7:16
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Week of Meetings-08 Rome-Religion-and the Second Advent by Dwight Pentecost | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on a specific verse from the Bible, Revelation 17:3, which describes a woman riding a beast. The woman represents a powerful entity that has gai |