Proverbs 7:6
Proverbs 7:6 in Multiple Translations
For at the window of my house I looked through the lattice.
¶ For at the window of my house I looked through my casement,
For at the window of my house I looked forth through my lattice;
Looking out from my house, and watching through the window,
One time I looked through the lattice of the window in my house,
As I was in the window of mine house, I looked through my windowe,
For, at a window of my house, Through my casement I have looked out,
For at the window of my house, I looked out through my lattice.
For at the window of my house I looked through my casement,
For I look out of the window of my house through the lattice,
One day, I was standing at the window inside my house, and I looked outside.
Berean Amplified Bible — Proverbs 7:6
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Proverbs 7:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כִּ֭י
בְּ/חַלּ֣וֹן
בֵּיתִ֑/י
בְּעַ֖ד
אֶשְׁנַבִּ֣/י
נִשְׁקָֽפְתִּי
כִּ֭י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
בְּ/חַלּ֣וֹן
challôwn
H2474
window
Prep | N-cs
בֵּיתִ֑/י
bayith
H1004
place
N-ms | Suff
בְּעַ֖ד
bᵉʻad
H1157
about/through/for
Prep
אֶשְׁנַבִּ֣/י
ʼeshnâb
H822
lattice
N-ms | Suff
נִשְׁקָֽפְתִּי
shâqaph
H8259
to look
V-Niphal-Perf-1cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Proverbs 7:6
כִּ֭י
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.
בְּ/חַלּ֣וֹן
challôwn
H2474
"window"
Prep | N-cs
A window in ancient times was a hole in the wall, as described in the Bible. The Hebrew word for window is used in the story of Jezebel's death in 2 Kings 9:30-33. Windows were also mentioned in the Song of Solomon.
Definition: window (piercing of the wall)
Usage: Occurs in 27 OT verses. KJV: window. See also: Genesis 8:6; Proverbs 7:6; Jeremiah 9:20.
בֵּיתִ֑/י
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.
בְּעַ֖ד
bᵉʻad
H1157
"about/through/for"
Prep
This word means about, through, or for something, often used to describe location or action. It can be translated as 'about', 'at', 'by', or 'through', depending on the context in which it is used.
Definition: 1) behind, through, round about, on behalf of, away from, about 1a) through (of action) 1b) behind (with verbs of shutting) 1c) about (with verbs of fencing) 1d) on behalf of (metaph. especially with Hithpael)
Usage: Occurs in 81 OT verses. KJV: about, at by (means of), for, over, through, up (-on), within. See also: Genesis 7:16; 2 Chronicles 30:18; Psalms 3:4.
אֶשְׁנַבִּ֣/י
ʼeshnâb
H822
"lattice"
N-ms | Suff
A lattice is a window with a crisscross pattern, similar to a trellis. In the Bible, it is used to describe a decorative window feature.
Definition: window-lattice
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: casement, lattice. See also: Judges 5:28; Proverbs 7:6.
נִשְׁקָֽפְתִּי
shâqaph
H8259
"to look"
V-Niphal-Perf-1cs
To look means to gaze or peep out, like looking out a window. It can also mean to overlook or gaze down, as in Psalm 14 where God looks down on humanity to see their ways.
Definition: 1) to overlook, look down or out, overhang, look out and down 1a) (Niphal) to lean over (and look), look down 1b) (Hiphil) to look down, look down upon
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: appear, look (down, forth, out). See also: Genesis 18:16; 2 Kings 9:30; Psalms 14:2.
Study Notes — Proverbs 7:6
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- Context
- Cross References
- Proverbs 7:6 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 7:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 7:6
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 7:6
- Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 7:6
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 7:6
- Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 7:6
- Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 7:6
- Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 7:6
- Sermons on Proverbs 7:6
Context — Warnings about the Adulteress
4Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,” and call understanding your kinsman,
5that they may keep you from the adulteress, from the stranger with seductive words.
6For at the window of my house I looked through the lattice.
7I saw among the simple, I noticed among the youths, a young man lacking judgment, 8crossing the street near her corner, strolling down the road to her house,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Genesis 26:8 | When Isaac had been there a long time, Abimelech king of the Philistines looked down from the window and was surprised to see Isaac caressing his wife Rebekah. |
| 2 | Judges 5:28 | Sisera’s mother looked through the window; she peered through the lattice and lamented: ‘Why is his chariot so long in coming? What has delayed the clatter of his chariots?’ |
| 3 | 2 Samuel 6:16 | As the ark of the LORD was entering the City of David, Saul’s daughter Michal looked down from a window and saw King David leaping and dancing before the LORD, and she despised him in her heart. |
Proverbs 7:6 Summary
In Proverbs 7:6, the writer is looking out of his window, observing the scene before him, and warning others about the dangers of sin. This verse teaches us the importance of being aware of our surroundings and the potential dangers that lurk nearby, as seen in 1 Peter 5:8. Just as the writer is watching from his window, we must also be vigilant and alert, seeking wisdom and understanding to guide us in our daily lives, as emphasized in Proverbs 1:7. By doing so, we can avoid the pitfalls of sin and instead walk in the path of righteousness, as instructed in Psalm 119:105.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the window and lattice in Proverbs 7:6?
The window and lattice in Proverbs 7:6 are symbolic of a vantage point from which the writer can observe the scene unfolding before him, much like a watchman on the wall in Ezekiel 3:17, who is responsible for warning others of impending danger. In this context, the writer is about to witness a young man's encounter with an adulteress.
Is the writer of Proverbs 7:6 simply a bystander or does he have a role to play in the events that unfold?
While the writer of Proverbs 7:6 is physically a bystander, observing the scene from his window, he is also a spiritual guide, warning others about the dangers of adultery and the importance of seeking wisdom, as seen in Proverbs 7:4-5, where he instructs readers to say to wisdom, 'You are my sister,' and to call understanding their kinsman.
What can we learn from the writer's decision to look out of his window in Proverbs 7:6?
The writer's decision to look out of his window in Proverbs 7:6 teaches us the importance of being aware of our surroundings and the potential dangers that lurk nearby, much like the exhortation in 1 Peter 5:8 to be vigilant and alert, lest we fall prey to the devil's schemes.
How does the scene in Proverbs 7:6 relate to the broader theme of wisdom in the book of Proverbs?
The scene in Proverbs 7:6 serves as a vivid illustration of the consequences of lacking wisdom, as the young man in the story is described as 'lacking judgment' in Proverbs 7:7, highlighting the importance of seeking wisdom and understanding, as emphasized throughout the book of Proverbs, such as in Proverbs 1:7, which states that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.
Reflection Questions
- What are some potential dangers or temptations that I may be overlooking in my own life, and how can I be more vigilant in avoiding them?
- In what ways can I, like the writer in Proverbs 7:6, be a watchman or a warning to others about the dangers of sin and the importance of seeking wisdom?
- How can I cultivate a deeper understanding of wisdom and its role in my life, and what are some practical steps I can take to apply wisdom in my daily decisions and actions?
- What are some ways in which I can be more mindful of my surroundings and the potential influences that may be shaping my thoughts and behaviors, and how can I seek to surround myself with positive influences that promote wisdom and godliness?
Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 7:6
For at the window of my house,.... This is either an historical account of a matter of fact known to Solomon, or a parable made by him, setting forth the cunning artifices of an harlot, the folly and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 7:6
For at the window of my house I looked through my casement, For at the window of my house I looked through my casement - "the lattice" (Judges 5:28), whence one could see what was going on in the
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 7:6
This is either an historical relation, or rather a parabolical representation of that which frequently happened.
Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 7:6
Proverbs 7:6 For at the window of my house I looked through my casement,Ver. 6. I looked through my casement.] Little did this young fool think whose eye was upon him, less did he heed the all-seeing eye of Heaven. Solomon was observing his subjects’ carriages, and found a miscarriage. Magistrates, as they have many eyes upon them (whence also they have their name in the Hebrew tongue), so they are to have their eyes upon many, watching when other men sleep, and observing what other men slight. The poets feign that Jupiter overlooks the world, and that Somnus or sleep, dared never come near him. "A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes." Nagid a Neged, quod in eam omnes conieciant oculos.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 7:6
Verse 6. I looked through my casement] The casement is a small aperture in a large window, or a window opening on hinges. Here it means the lattice, for they had no glass windows in the East. And the latticed windows produced a double advantage: 1. Making the apartments sufficiently private; and 2. Admitting fresh air to keep them cool.
Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 7:6
6. casement] Or, lattice, R.V., as the same Heb. word is translated in A.V. in Judges 5:28, the only other place in which it occurs. Proverbs 7:7-9. A few graphic strokes draw the picture of the victim. He is not yet positively vicious; but his feeble moral character (Proverbs 7:7), his thoughtless running into danger (Proverbs 7:8), and the perilous hour he chooses (Proverbs 7:9), conspire to render him an easy prey.
Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 7:6
Casement - The latticed opening of an Eastern house, overlooking the street (compare Judges 5:28).
Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 7:6
6. Casement — Lattice or window-slats, like our Venetian blinds, made to keep out the sun and rain, but to admit the air. The Israelites had no glass.
Sermons on Proverbs 7:6
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Letter. 50 by James Bourne | James Bourne preaches a warning about the deceitful tactics of Satan, cautioning against being lured by seemingly kind and religious individuals who may lead one astray. He emphasi |
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Fear and Joy in the Presence of God by Erlo Stegen | Erlo Stegen emphasizes the duality of fear and joy in the presence of God, using the story of David and Michal to illustrate the importance of God's presence in our lives. He highl |