Proverbs 7:19
Proverbs 7:19 in Multiple Translations
For my husband is not at home; he has gone on a long journey.
For the goodman is not at home, he is gone a long journey:
For the man is not at home; He is gone a long journey:
For the master of the house is away on a long journey:
My husband isn't home; he's gone on a long trip.
For mine husband is not at home: he is gone a iourney farre off.
For the man is not in his house, He hath gone on a long journey.
For my husband isn’t at home. He has gone on a long journey.
For the good-man is not at home, he is gone a long journey:
For my husband is not at home, he is gone a very long journey.
My husband is not at home; he has gone away on a long journey.
Berean Amplified Bible — Proverbs 7:19
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Proverbs 7:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כִּ֤י
אֵ֣ין
הָ/אִ֣ישׁ
בְּ/בֵית֑/וֹ
הָ֝לַ֗ךְ
בְּ/דֶ֣רֶךְ
מֵ/רָחֽוֹק
כִּ֤י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
אֵ֣ין
ʼayin
H369
nothing
Part
הָ/אִ֣ישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
man
Art | N-ms
בְּ/בֵית֑/וֹ
bayith
H1004
place
Prep | N-ms | Suff
הָ֝לַ֗ךְ
hâlak
H1980
to go
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
בְּ/דֶ֣רֶךְ
derek
H1870
way
Prep | N-cs
מֵ/רָחֽוֹק
râchôwq
H7350
distant
Prep | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Proverbs 7:19
כִּ֤י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
אֵ֣ין
ʼayin
H369
"nothing"
Part
This word means nothing or not, often used to indicate the absence of something, as in Genesis 1:2 where the earth was without form. It emphasizes the idea of something lacking or non-existent.
Definition: 1) nothing, not, nought n 1a) nothing, nought neg 1b) not 1c) to have not (of possession) adv 1d) without w/prep 1e) for lack of
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: else, except, fail, (father-) less, be gone, in(-curable), neither, never, no (where), none, nor, (any, thing), not, nothing, to nought, past, un(-searchable), well-nigh, without. Compare H370 (אַיִן). See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 14:27; 1 Kings 15:22.
הָ/אִ֣ישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
"man"
Art | N-ms
The Hebrew word for man, referring to a male person or individual, is used in the Bible to describe humans in contrast to God or animals, as seen in Genesis and Psalms. It can also mean husband or servant. In the KJV, it is translated as man or male.
Definition: : man 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)
Usage: Occurs in 1851 OT verses. KJV: also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare H802 (אִשָּׁה). See also: Genesis 2:23; Genesis 42:25; Exodus 32:23.
בְּ/בֵית֑/וֹ
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.
הָ֝לַ֗ךְ
hâlak
H1980
"to go"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
Means to walk or go, used in many different contexts in the Bible. It can describe physical movement, but also spiritual or emotional journeys. Appears in various forms, such as 'to go' or 'to walk'.
Definition: : walk/move 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to walk 1b2) to walk (fig.) 1c) (Hithpael) 1c1) to traverse 1c2) to walk about 1d) (Niphal) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 473 OT verses. KJV: (all) along, apace, behave (self), come, (on) continually, be conversant, depart, [phrase] be eased, enter, exercise (self), [phrase] follow, forth, forward, get, go (about, abroad, along, away, forward, on, out, up and down), [phrase] greater, grow, be wont to haunt, lead, march, [idiom] more and more, move (self), needs, on, pass (away), be at the point, quite, run (along), [phrase] send, speedily, spread, still, surely, [phrase] tale-bearer, [phrase] travel(-ler), walk (abroad, on, to and fro, up and down, to places), wander, wax, (way-) faring man, [idiom] be weak, whirl. See also: Genesis 2:14; Judges 4:9; 1 Kings 13:12.
בְּ/דֶ֣רֶךְ
derek
H1870
"way"
Prep | N-cs
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.
מֵ/רָחֽוֹק
râchôwq
H7350
"distant"
Prep | Adj
This Hebrew word means something or someone is far away, either physically or in time. It is often used to describe distant lands or events that happened long ago. In the Bible, it appears in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: adj 1) remote, far, distant, distant lands, distant ones 1a) of distance, time n m 2) distance 2a) from a distance (with prep) Aramaic equivalent: ra.chiq (רְחִיק "far" H7352)
Usage: Occurs in 85 OT verses. KJV: (a-) far (abroad, off), long ago, of old, space, great while to come. See also: Genesis 22:4; Psalms 65:6; Psalms 10:1.
Study Notes — Proverbs 7:19
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- Proverbs 7:19 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 7:19
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 7:19
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 7:19
- Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 7:19
- Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 7:19
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 7:19
- Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 7:19
- Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 7:19
- Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 7:19
- Sermons on Proverbs 7:19
Context — Warnings about the Adulteress
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!
19For my husband is not at home; he has gone on a long journey.
20He took with him a bag of money and will not return till the moon is full.” 21With her great persuasion she entices him; with her flattering lips she lures him.Cross References
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| 1 | Matthew 20:11 | On receiving their pay, they began to grumble against the landowner. |
| 2 | Luke 12:45–46 | But suppose that servant says in his heart, ‘My master will be a long time in coming,’ and he begins to beat the menservants and maidservants, and to eat and drink and get drunk. The master of that servant will come on a day he does not expect and at an hour he does not anticipate. Then he will cut him to pieces and assign him a place with the unbelievers. |
| 3 | Luke 12:39 | But understand this: If the homeowner had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into. |
| 4 | Matthew 24:43 | But understand this: If the homeowner had known in which watch of the night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into. |
| 5 | Mark 13:34–36 | It is like a man going on a journey who left his house, put each servant in charge of his own task, and instructed the doorkeeper to keep watch. Therefore keep watch, because you do not know when the master of the house will return—whether in the evening, at midnight, when the rooster crows, or in the morning. Otherwise, he may arrive without notice and find you sleeping. |
| 6 | Matthew 24:48 | But suppose that servant is wicked and says in his heart, ‘My master will be away a long time.’ |
Proverbs 7:19 Summary
This verse, Proverbs 7:19, is about a woman who is trying to tempt a man into sin by telling him that her husband is not home. She is using deception to get what she wants, which is a common tactic used by those who want to lead us astray, as seen in 2 Corinthians 11:3. We can learn from this verse by being careful about the company we keep and the influences we allow into our lives, and by prioritizing honesty and integrity in our relationships, as emphasized in Proverbs 10:9. By doing so, we can avoid falling into temptation and instead choose to follow God's path, as encouraged in Psalm 119:105 and Proverbs 3:5-6.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the husband's absence in Proverbs 7:19?
The husband's absence in Proverbs 7:19 serves as a plot device to deceive the unsuspecting man, as seen in the context of Proverbs 7:18, and highlights the dangers of giving in to temptation when one feels they will not be held accountable, as warned in Proverbs 28:13 and Ecclesiastes 12:13-14.
How does this verse relate to the theme of temptation in the Bible?
This verse fits into the broader biblical theme of temptation, as seen in Genesis 3:1-7 and Matthew 4:1-11, where individuals are deceived by false promises and persuaded to act against God's will, leading to spiritual and moral downfall.
What role does deception play in this verse?
Deception is a key element in Proverbs 7:19, as the woman uses lies and half-truths to manipulate the man, much like the deceitful tactics employed by Satan in 2 Corinthians 11:3 and Ephesians 6:11.
How can we apply the lesson of this verse to our own lives?
We can apply the lesson of Proverbs 7:19 by being mindful of the company we keep and the influences we allow into our lives, as cautioned in 1 Corinthians 15:33 and 2 Timothy 2:22, and by prioritizing honesty and integrity in our relationships, as emphasized in Proverbs 10:9 and Colossians 3:9-10.
Reflection Questions
- What are some situations in my life where I might be tempted to compromise my values or morals, and how can I prepare myself to resist those temptations?
- How can I develop a stronger sense of self-awareness and discernment to recognize when I am being deceived or manipulated by others?
- What role does accountability play in my life, and how can I surround myself with people who will encourage and support me in making wise choices?
- In what ways can I prioritize honesty and transparency in my relationships, and how can I model these values for others?
Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 7:19
For the good man [is] not at home,.... Or, "for the man is not in his house" (y). She does not say, "my man", or "my husband"; though the Septuagint.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 7:19
For the goodman is not at home, he is gone a long journey: For the goodman (is) not at home, he is gone a long journey. She thus removes any fear that the youth may feel.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 7:19
The goodman; whom she doth not call her husband, lest the mention of that name should awaken his conscience or discretion.
Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 7:19
Proverbs 7:19 For the goodman [is] not at home, he is gone a long journey:Ver. 19. For the goodman is not at home.] Heb., The man, - not my man, or my husband, &c. The very mention (how much more the presence!) of such a man might have marred the mirth.
Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 7:19
(19) The goodman.—Literally, the man; she does not even call him “my husband.” At the day appointed.—Rather, at the full moon, a fortnight later, as now it would seem to have been new moon, when the nights are dark.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 7:19
Verse 19. For the good man] Literally, "For the man is not in his house."
Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 7:19
19. the goodman] Heb. the man, i.e. her husband. There is no fear of detection. See for the reason why this is urged, Proverbs 6:34-35.
Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 7:19
The reference to the husband is probably a blind. The use of the word “goodman” is due to the wish of the English translators to give a colloquial character to this part of their Version.
Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 7:19
19, 20. The goodman — äàéùׁ, (haish,) the man, that is, of the house. Geneva Bible, “housband.” She pretends that she has a husband, or father, but that he is out of the way.
Sermons on Proverbs 7:19
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The Danger of Pharisaism by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on Luke chapter twelve, verse forty-five, which talks about a slave who becomes abusive towards other slaves because he believes his master wil |
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(Christian Leadership) the Danger of Phariseism by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the importance of feeding people with the word of God rather than beating them with it. He references Luke chapter 12, verse 45, which warns |
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The Second Coming (Voice Only) by Compilations | In this sermon, the preacher passionately warns against indulging in worldly entertainment and urges the audience to be mindful of what they consume. He emphasizes that this life i |
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Jesus Tells His Followers to Be Ready for His Return Luke 12:35-48 by David Servant | David Servant emphasizes the importance of being prepared for the return of Jesus, highlighting the need for obedience as a manifestation of true faith. Those who oppress others, s |
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Watch Therefore, for Ye Know Neither the Day nor the Hour by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson emphasizes the importance of vigilance in our spiritual lives, using the metaphor of a thief to illustrate the unexpectedness of Jesus' return. He likens life to a hou |
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You Also Must Be Ready - Part 1 by Derek Prince | This sermon by Derek Prince Ministries delves into the themes of light and darkness, the two harvests of salvation and judgment, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, and the increase |
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Ascension Power by Erlo Stegen | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of repentance and turning away from sin. He reminds the audience that seeing the wounds of Jesus should make it difficult for |