Proverbs 8:21
Proverbs 8:21 in Multiple Translations
bestowing wealth on those who love me and making their treasuries full.
That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures.
That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance, And that I may fill their treasuries.
So that I may give my lovers wealth for their heritage, making their store-houses full.
I grant wealth to those who love me; I fill their treasure storehouses.
That I may cause them that loue me, to inherite substance, and I will fill their treasures.
To cause my lovers to inherit substance, Yea, their treasures I fill.
that I may give wealth to those who love me. I fill their treasuries.
That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures.
That I may enrich them that love me, and may fill their treasures.
I give wealth to those who love me; I fill their houses with valuable things.
Berean Amplified Bible — Proverbs 8:21
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Proverbs 8:21 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לְ/הַנְחִ֖יל
אֹהֲבַ֥/י
יֵ֑שׁ
וְ/אֹצְרֹ֖תֵי/הֶ֣ם
אֲמַלֵּֽא
לְ/הַנְחִ֖יל
nâchal
H5157
to inherit
Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
אֹהֲבַ֥/י
ʼâhab
H157
to love
V-Qal | Suff
יֵ֑שׁ
yêsh
H3426
there
Part
וְ/אֹצְרֹ֖תֵי/הֶ֣ם
ʼôwtsâr
H214
treasure
Conj | N-mp | Suff
אֲמַלֵּֽא
mâlêʼ
H4390
to fill
V-Piel-Imperf-1cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Proverbs 8:21
לְ/הַנְחִ֖יל
nâchal
H5157
"to inherit"
Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
This Hebrew verb means to inherit or to take possession of something, as seen in the story of the Israelites inheriting the Promised Land in Joshua 1:6. It can also mean to distribute or divide something among people, like the division of the land in Joshua 13-19. The word is used in various forms throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) to get as a possession, acquire, inherit, possess 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to take possession, inherit 1a2) to have or get as a possession or property (fig.) 1a3) to divide the land for a possession 1a4) to acquire (testimonies) (fig.) 1b) (Piel) to divide for a possession 1c) (Hithpael) to possess oneself of 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to give as a possession 1d2) to cause to inherit, give as an inheritance 1e) (Hophal) to be allotted, be made to possess
Usage: Occurs in 57 OT verses. KJV: divide, have (inheritance), take as a heritage, (cause to, give to, make to) inherit, (distribute for, divide (for, for an, by), give for, have, leave for, take (for)) inheritance, (have in, cause to, be made to) possess(-ion). See also: Exodus 23:30; Joshua 17:6; Psalms 69:37.
אֹהֲבַ֥/י
ʼâhab
H157
"to love"
V-Qal | Suff
To love means to have affection for someone or something, including family, romance, or God. It can also describe being a friend or having appetite for things like food or wisdom.
Definition: : lover 1) to love 1a) (Qal) 1a1) human love for another, includes family, and sexual 1a2) human appetite for objects such as food, drink, sleep, wisdom 1a3) human love for or to God 1a4) act of being a friend 1a4a) lover (participle) 1a4b) friend (participle) 1a5) God's love toward man 1a5a) to individual men 1a5b) to people Israel 1a5c) to righteousness 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) lovely (participle) 1b2) loveable (participle) 1c) (Piel) 1c1) friends 1c2) lovers (fig. of adulterers) 2) to like Also means: a.hav (אָהֵב ": friend" H0157H)
Usage: Occurs in 195 OT verses. KJV: (be-) love(-d, -ly, -r), like, friend. See also: Genesis 22:2; Psalms 116:1; Psalms 4:3.
יֵ֑שׁ
yêsh
H3426
"there"
Part
This Hebrew word means 'there is' or 'there are', used to show existence or being. It appears in various forms, like 'to be' or 'to have'. In the Bible, it's used in Genesis and Psalms to describe God's presence.
Definition: 1) being, existence, substance, there is or are 1a) substance 1b) existence 1c) there is or are Aramaic equivalent: i.tay (אִיתַי "there is" H0383)
Usage: Occurs in 129 OT verses. KJV: (there) are, (he, it, shall, there, there may, there shall, there should) be, thou do, had, hast, (which) hath, (I, shalt, that) have, (he, it, there) is, substance, it (there) was, (there) were, ye will, thou wilt, wouldest. See also: Genesis 18:24; Nehemiah 5:2; Psalms 7:4.
וְ/אֹצְרֹ֖תֵי/הֶ֣ם
ʼôwtsâr
H214
"treasure"
Conj | N-mp | Suff
The Hebrew word for treasure refers to a storehouse or depository, like a treasure house or armory, as seen in 1 Kings 7:51.
Definition: 1) treasure, storehouse 1a) treasure (gold, silver, etc) 1b) store, supplies of food or drink 1c) treasure-house, treasury 1c1) treasure-house 1c2) storehouse, magazine 1c3) treasury 1c4) magazine of weapons (fig. of God's armoury) 1c5) storehouses (of God for rain, snow, hail, wind, sea)
Usage: Occurs in 70 OT verses. KJV: armory, cellar, garner, store(-house), treasure(-house) (-y). See also: Deuteronomy 28:12; Nehemiah 10:39; Psalms 33:7.
אֲמַלֵּֽא
mâlêʼ
H4390
"to fill"
V-Piel-Imperf-1cs
To fill means to make something full or complete, like filling a container or fulfilling a promise. This word is used in many contexts, including being full of joy or having a job completed.
Definition: 1) to fill, be full 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be full 1a1a) fulness, abundance (participle) 1a1b) to be full, be accomplished, be ended 1a2) to consecrate, fill the hand 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be filled, be armed, be satisfied 1b2) to be accomplished, be ended 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to fill 1c2) to satisfy 1c3) to fulfil, accomplish, complete 1c4) to confirm 1d) (Pual) to be filled 1e) (Hithpael) to mass themselves against Aramaic equivalent: me.la (מְלָא "to fill" H4391)
Usage: Occurs in 242 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, confirm, [phrase] consecrate, be at an end, be expired, be fenced, fill, fulfil, (be, become, [idiom] draw, give in, go) full(-ly, -ly set, tale), (over-) flow, fulness, furnish, gather (selves, together), presume, replenish, satisfy, set, space, take a (hand-) full, [phrase] have wholly. See also: Genesis 1:22; 2 Chronicles 16:14; Psalms 10:7.
Study Notes — Proverbs 8:21
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- Context
- Cross References
- Proverbs 8:21 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 8:21
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 8:21
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 8:21
- Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 8:21
- Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 8:21
- Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 8:21
- Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 8:21
- Sermons on Proverbs 8:21
Context — The Excellence of Wisdom
19My fruit is better than gold, pure gold, and my harvest surpasses choice silver.
20I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice,
21bestowing wealth on those who love me and making their treasuries full.
22The LORD created me as His first course, before His works of old. 23From everlasting I was established, from the beginning, before the earth began.Cross References
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| 1 | 1 Peter 1:4 | and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for you, |
| 2 | Proverbs 24:4 | through knowledge its rooms are filled with every precious and beautiful treasure. |
| 3 | Matthew 25:46 | And they will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.” |
| 4 | Genesis 15:14 | But I will judge the nation they serve as slaves, and afterward they will depart with many possessions. |
| 5 | Hebrews 10:34 | You sympathized with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, knowing that you yourselves had a better and permanent possession. |
| 6 | Psalms 16:11 | You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand. |
| 7 | Proverbs 1:13 | We will find all manner of precious goods; we will fill our houses with plunder. |
| 8 | 1 Samuel 2:8 | He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap. He seats them among princes and bestows on them a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the LORD’s, and upon them He has set the world. |
| 9 | Proverbs 6:31 | Yet if caught, he must pay sevenfold; he must give up all the wealth of his house. |
| 10 | John 1:1–18 | In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made. In Him was life, and that life was the light of men. The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. There came a man who was sent from God. His name was John. He came as a witness to testify about the Light, so that through him everyone might believe. He himself was not the Light, but he came to testify about the Light. The true Light who gives light to every man was coming into the world. He was in the world, and though the world was made through Him, the world did not recognize Him. He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him. But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God— children born not of blood, nor of the desire or will of man, but born of God. The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. John testified concerning Him. He cried out, saying, “This is He of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me has surpassed me because He was before me.’” From His fullness we have all received grace upon grace. For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. No one has ever seen God, but the one and only Son, who is Himself God and is at the Father’s side, has made Him known. |
Proverbs 8:21 Summary
This verse promises that God will give wealth and fill the treasuries of those who love Him. This wealth is not just about money, but about the rich blessings and spiritual gifts that God gives to those who follow Him (Psalm 37:4). When we love and obey God, He gives us wisdom, knowledge, and understanding, which are far more valuable than gold or silver (Proverbs 3:13-18). As we seek to love and follow God, we can trust that He will provide for our needs and give us the riches of His glory (Philippians 4:19).
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wealth is being referred to in this verse?
The wealth mentioned in Proverbs 8:21 is not just material riches, but also spiritual riches, as seen in Ephesians 1:18, where we are given the riches of God's glory and inheritance in the saints.
Who are those that love God and receive this wealth?
Those who love God are the ones who obey His commandments and seek to follow Him, as stated in John 14:23, where Jesus says that if we love Him, we will keep His word and the Father will love us.
How does God make our treasuries full?
God makes our treasuries full by giving us wisdom, knowledge, and understanding, as seen in Proverbs 9:10, where the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and in Proverbs 3:16, where wisdom gives us riches, honor, and a long life.
Is this promise of wealth only for the Old Testament or does it apply to us today?
This promise of wealth is still applicable today, as seen in 2 Corinthians 9:8, where God is able to make all grace abound towards us, so that we have all sufficiency in all things and may abound in every good work.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I am seeking wealth and treasure, and are they aligned with God's will for me?
- How can I demonstrate my love for God in practical ways, so that I may receive the wealth and blessings He has in store for me?
- What are some spiritual riches that I have received from God, and how can I use them to bless others?
- In what ways can I trust God to provide for my needs and make my treasuries full, even when circumstances seem uncertain?
Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 8:21
That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance,.... Substantial blessings, blessings indeed, as all spiritual ones are; and substantial grace, as every grace is; and substantial communion
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 8:21
That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures. That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 8:21
Substance; substantial, and true, and satisfying happiness; which is here opposed to all worldly enjoyments which are said not to be, ; which are but mere shadows and dreams of felicity.
Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 8:21
Proverbs 8:21 That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures.Ver. 21. To inherit substance.] Heb., That which is; that which hath some tack or substance in it, some firmity, or solid consistency. "Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not?" Outward things are not, but only in opinion, in imagination; in semblance, not in substance. The pomp of this world is but a fancy, the glory of it a conceit, the whole fashion of it a mere notion. Riches get them great eagles’ "wings, they fly away," without once taking leave of the owner, leaving nothing but the print of their talons in his heart to torment him. When we grasp them most greedily, we embrace nothing but smoke, which wrings tears from our eyes, and vanisheth into nothing. Only true grace is "durable substance"; the "things above" outlast the days of heaven, and run parallel with the life of God, and line of eternity.
Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 8:21
(21) That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance.—The work which each one by my help shall do will be stored up for him in heaven (Matthew 6:20), it will be as “gold tried in the fire” (Revelation 3:18), which will abide the trial of “the day” (1 Corinthians 3:13).
Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 8:21
21. I will fill their treasures] or, that I may fill their treasuries. R.V. The LXX. add to this verse: “If I announce to you the things that are daily coming to pass, I will be mindful to take count of the things which are from everlasting.”
Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 8:21
20, 21. I lead — àäìêְ, perhaps better, I move habitually; that is, as the leader and exemplar of my votaries: for the purpose stated in the next verse. Righteousness — Rectitude. Judgment — Judicial or administrative justice.
Sermons on Proverbs 8:21
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Consider How Christ Will Love You. by Thomas Shepard | Thomas Shepard preaches about the intimate and loving relationship between Christ and His followers, highlighting the privileges and blessings that come with loving and being loved |
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The Substantial Excellency of Spiritual Things by Thomas Watson | Thomas Watson preaches about the substantial excellency of spiritual things, emphasizing the importance of seeking after true substance in Christ and grace. He delves into the qual |
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Go Hide Thyself - Elijah, God's Man by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of seeking eternal things rather than being consumed by the temporal. He expresses gratitude for the holy men of God who were |
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Be Ye Holy (Alternate 3) by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of the ministry, which is to turn people from darkness to life and from the power of Satan to God. He references Paul's testi |
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When Corruption Turns to Revelation by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being honest with ourselves and recognizing the presence of pride in our hearts. He refers to the story of Nebuchadnezzar a |
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Trust and Obey - Part 1 by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher starts by mentioning the excitement surrounding football in England and a recent news story about a figure skater's intense training. He then criticize |
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Ravenhill Humor - Our Inheritance by Leonard Ravenhill | Leonard Ravenhill emphasizes the incredible nature of our spiritual inheritance, which is incorruptible and undefiled, contrasting it with the fleeting and corruptible things of th |