Proverbs 7:8
Proverbs 7:8 in Multiple Translations
crossing the street near her corner, strolling down the road to her house,
Passing through the street near her corner; and he went the way to her house,
Passing through the street near her corner; And he went the way to her house,
Walking in the street near the turn of her road, going on the way to her house,
He was walking down the street near the corner where she lived and took the road passing her house.
Who passed through the streete by her corner, and went toward her house,
Passing on in the street, near her corner, And the way [to] her house he doth step,
passing through the street near her corner, he went the way to her house,
Passing through the street near her corner; and he went the way to her house.
Who passeth through the street by the corner, and goeth nigh the way of her house.
He crossed the street near the house of an immoral woman. He was walking along the path toward her house
Berean Amplified Bible — Proverbs 7:8
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Proverbs 7:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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עֹבֵ֣ר
בַּ֭/שּׁוּק
אֵ֣צֶל
פִּנָּ֑/הּ
וְ/דֶ֖רֶךְ
בֵּיתָ֣/הּ
יִצְעָֽד
עֹבֵ֣ר
ʻâbar
H5674
to pass
V-Qal
בַּ֭/שּׁוּק
shûwq
H7784
street
Prep | N-ms
אֵ֣צֶל
ʼêtsel
H681
beside
Prep
פִּנָּ֑/הּ
pinnâh
H6438
corner
N-fs | Suff
וְ/דֶ֖רֶךְ
derek
H1870
way
Conj | N-cs
בֵּיתָ֣/הּ
bayith
H1004
place
N-ms | Suff
יִצְעָֽד
tsâʻad
H6805
to march
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Proverbs 7:8
עֹבֵ֣ר
ʻâbar
H5674
"to pass"
V-Qal
This verb can mean to cross over or transition from one thing to another, and is sometimes used to describe being arrogant or crossing a boundary.
Definition: 1) to pass over or by or through, alienate, bring, carry, do away, take, take away, transgress 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to pass over, cross, cross over, pass over, march over, overflow, go over 1a2) to pass beyond 1a3) to pass through, traverse 1a3a) passers-through (participle) 1a3b) to pass through (the parts of victim in covenant) 1a4) to pass along, pass by, overtake and pass, sweep by 1a4a) passer-by (participle) 1a4b) to be past, be over 1a5) to pass on, go on, pass on before, go in advance of, pass along, travel, advance 1a6) to pass away 1a6a) to emigrate, leave (one's territory) 1a6b) to vanish 1a6c) to perish, cease to exist 1a6d) to become invalid, become obsolete (of law, decree) 1a6e) to be alienated, pass into other hands 1b) (Niphal) to be crossed 1c) (Piel) to impregnate, cause to cross 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to pass over, cause to bring over, cause to cross over, make over to, dedicate, devote 1d2) to cause to pass through 1d3) to cause to pass by or beyond or under, let pass by 1d4) to cause to pass away, cause to take away 1e) (Hithpael) to pass over
Usage: Occurs in 493 OT verses. KJV: alienate, alter, [idiom] at all, beyond, bring (over, through), carry over, (over-) come (on, over), conduct (over), convey over, current, deliver, do away, enter, escape, fail, gender, get over, (make) go (away, beyond, by, forth, his way, in, on, over, through), have away (more), lay, meddle, overrun, make partition, (cause to, give, make to, over) pass(-age, along, away, beyond, by, -enger, on, out, over, through), (cause to, make) [phrase] proclaim(-amation), perish, provoke to anger, put away, rage, [phrase] raiser of taxes, remove, send over, set apart, [phrase] shave, cause to (make) sound, [idiom] speedily, [idiom] sweet smelling, take (away), (make to) transgress(-or), translate, turn away, (way-) faring man, be wrath. See also: Genesis 8:1; Deuteronomy 27:2; 1 Samuel 25:19.
בַּ֭/שּׁוּק
shûwq
H7784
"street"
Prep | N-ms
This word refers to a street or public thoroughfare, likely because it is a place where people run or walk over. In the Bible, it is simply translated as 'street'.
Definition: street
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: street. See also: Proverbs 7:8; Ecclesiastes 12:5; Song of Solomon 3:2.
אֵ֣צֶל
ʼêtsel
H681
"beside"
Prep
Beside or near, this preposition indicates proximity or closeness to something or someone. It is often translated as at, by, or near in the King James Version, and is used to describe physical or spatial relationships in the Bible.
Definition: 1) beside, by, near, nearness, joining, proximity subst 2) (BDB) 2a) conjunction, proximity 2b) beside, in proximity, contiguous to, from beside
Usage: Occurs in 57 OT verses. KJV: at, (hard) by, (from) (beside), near (unto), toward, with. See also H1018 (בֵּית הָאֵצֶל). See also: Genesis 39:10; 2 Chronicles 9:18; Proverbs 7:8.
פִּנָּ֑/הּ
pinnâh
H6438
"corner"
N-fs | Suff
This word refers to a corner or an angle, like a pinnacle or a chief ruler. It's used in descriptions of buildings, cities, and leaders in the Bible, like in Exodus and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) corner 1a) corner (of square objects) 1b) corner (of ruler or chief-fig.) Also means: pen (פֵּן "Corner" H6434)
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: bulwark, chief, corner, stay, tower. See also: Exodus 27:2; Psalms 118:22; Proverbs 7:8.
וְ/דֶ֖רֶךְ
derek
H1870
"way"
Conj | 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.
בֵּיתָ֣/הּ
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.
יִצְעָֽד
tsâʻad
H6805
"to march"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
This word means to march or step regularly, like pacing or striding. In the Bible, it can also mean to mount or hurl something. The KJV translates it as 'bring', 'go', or 'march'.
Definition: 1) to step, march, stride 1a) (Qal) to step, march 1b) (Hiphil) to cause to march
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: bring, go, march (through), run over. See also: Genesis 49:22; Psalms 68:8; Proverbs 7:8.
Study Notes — Proverbs 7:8
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- Context
- Cross References
- Proverbs 7:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 7:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 7:8
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 7:8
- Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 7:8
- Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 7:8
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 7:8
- Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 7:8
- Sermons on Proverbs 7:8
Context — Warnings about the Adulteress
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,
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.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Proverbs 5:8 | Keep your path far from her; do not go near the door of her house, |
| 2 | Proverbs 7:12 | Now in the street, now in the squares, she lurks at every corner. |
| 3 | Judges 16:1 | One day Samson went to Gaza, where he saw a prostitute and went in to spend the night with her. |
| 4 | Jude 1:23 | save others by snatching them from the fire; and to still others show mercy tempered with fear, hating even the clothing stained by the flesh. |
| 5 | 1 Corinthians 6:18 | Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a man can commit is outside his body, but he who sins sexually sins against his own body. |
| 6 | Proverbs 4:14–15 | Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evildoers. Avoid it; do not travel on it. Turn from it and pass on by. |
| 7 | 2 Samuel 11:2–3 | One evening David got up from his bed and strolled around on the roof of the palace. And from the roof he saw a woman bathing—a very beautiful woman. So David sent and inquired about the woman, and he was told, “This is Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam and the wife of Uriah the Hittite.” |
| 8 | 2 Timothy 2:22 | Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. |
Proverbs 7:8 Summary
[This verse describes a young man who is intentionally putting himself in a situation where he may be tempted to sin. He is crossing the street and walking down the road to a woman's house, which is a private and secluded area. This is a warning to us to be careful about the choices we make and the company we keep, as noted in 1 Corinthians 15:33 and Proverbs 22:24-25. By seeking wisdom and discernment, as encouraged in Proverbs 2:1-6, we can avoid paths that may lead to trouble and instead choose a path that honors God.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the young man's actions in Proverbs 7:8?
The young man's decision to cross the street near her corner and stroll down the road to her house indicates a deliberate choice to pursue a path of temptation, as warned against in Proverbs 4:14-15 and 1 Thessalonians 5:22.
Why is the location of the young man's encounter with the woman important?
The location, near her corner and on the road to her house, suggests a private and secluded area, which increases the risk of sin, as noted in Proverbs 7:9 and Genesis 39:10-12.
How does this verse relate to the broader theme of wisdom in Proverbs?
Proverbs 7:8 illustrates the dangers of foolishness and the importance of seeking wisdom, as emphasized in Proverbs 1:7 and Proverbs 9:10, to avoid the snares of sin and temptation.
What can we learn from the young man's lack of judgment in this verse?
The young man's lack of judgment, as noted in Proverbs 7:7, serves as a warning to believers to cultivate discernment and wisdom, as encouraged in Proverbs 2:1-6 and 1 Corinthians 10:12, to navigate life's challenges and avoid sinful pitfalls.
Reflection Questions
- What are some modern-day 'corners' or situations where I may be tempted to compromise my values or faith?
- How can I apply the wisdom of Proverbs 7:8 to my daily life, avoiding paths that may lead to sin or trouble?
- What are some practical steps I can take to seek wisdom and discernment, as encouraged in Proverbs 2:1-6?
- In what ways can I hold myself accountable for my actions and decisions, recognizing that my choices have consequences, as seen in Proverbs 7:8 and Galatians 6:7-8?
Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 7:8
Passing through the street near her corner,.... The house of the harlot that stood in a corner to take in persons that came both ways; to come near which is dangerous; this was putting himself in the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 7:8
Passing through the street near her corner; and he went the way to her house, Passing through the street near her corner - in violation of the precept, "Pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away" (Proverbs 4:15; Proverbs 5:8).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 7:8
Passing through the street; idle and careless. Near her corner; near the corner of the street in which her house stood; such places being most convenient for that wicked purpose, as giving opportunity either for the discovery of passengers in several streets, or for the escape of such as might be in danger of being taken in her house. Compare . He went the way to her house; not with intention to act gross filthiness with her, as may be gathered from the following passages, but to gratify his curiosity, and to understand the manner of such persons, and to please himself with the sight of her, or discourse of her.
Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 7:8
Proverbs 7:8 Passing through the street near her corner; and he went the way to her house,Ver. 8. Near her corner.] Which he should have balked, according to Proverbs 5:8. Men’ s own inconsideration, security, and dallying with the beginnings of sin, or with the occasion, doth usually tempt the devil to tempt them; and he feeling their pulse thereby which way it beats, fits them a penny worth, provides them of mates, sets one Delilah or other to bind them, as she did Samson, with the green withes of fleshly pleasure. But let a man divorce the flesh from the world, and the devil can do him no harm.
Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 7:8
(8) And he went the way . . .—The word is used of the slow step of a religious procession (2 Samuel 6:13), here of the sauntering of the idle youth up and down the street within view of the temptress’s house.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 7:8
Verse 8. He went the way to her house.] She appears to have had a corner house sufficiently remarkable; and a way from the main street to it.
Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 7:8
8. Street — “Back street.” — Miller. Near her corner — Where she dwelt. Zockler, “near a corner.” To (or, toward) her house — He was sauntering along towards her house.
Sermons on Proverbs 7:8
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Susanna Teaches Circumspection by Clement of Rome | Clement of Rome warns about the dangers of lust and adultery by recounting the story of Susanna and the elders who fell into sin due to their lustful desires. He emphasizes the imp |
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Such Gnats as These by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes the importance of recognizing and repenting for both great and small sins, as highlighted in Psalms 19:12. He points out that while many may lament over si |
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Importance of Purity in Our Life by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen delivers a powerful message on the importance of purity in the sexual area as outlined in 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8. He emphasizes the need to possess our bodies in sanctifi |
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(Through the Bible) Jude by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being spiritually minded in a world that is temporary and will eventually be dissolved. He highlights the need to approach |
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The Peril of the Successful Church by Carter Conlon | The sermon transcript emphasizes the importance of maintaining a sense of awe and reverence in the presence of God. It urges individuals not to become casual or familiar with God, |
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Lessons From James 1 by Edwin H. Waldvogel | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of recognizing our limitations and relying on God's strength rather than thinking we can handle everything on our own. He shar |
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Revival Stories: Jonathan Edwards by E.A. Johnston | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need to study the lives of great men of God who have brought revival in their time. He encourages the audience to learn from their exper |