Proverbs 30:26 — Word Study
WLCשְׁ֭פַנִּים עַ֣ם לֹא־ עָצ֑וּם וַיָּשִׂ֖ימוּ בַסֶּ֣לַע בֵּיתָֽם׃
BSAthe rock badgersshâphân [hyraxes, conies, or feeble folk] are creaturesʻam of littlelôʼ [not mighty, weak] powerʻâtsûwm yet they makesûwm▸ their homesbayith [houses, places, or beds] in the rocksçelaʻ [craggy cliffs, strong and secure places]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| שְׁ֭פַנִּים | rock badgers | Noun common, masculine plural absolute |
| עַ֣ם | [are] a people | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
| לֹא־ | not | Particle |
| עָצ֑וּם | mighty | Adj |
| וַיָּשִׂ֖ימוּ | and they made | Verb, Qal, sequential imperfect third person masculine plural |
| בַסֶּ֣לַע | in the rock[s] | Preposition, noun common masculine singular absolute |
| בֵּיתָֽם׃ | home their | Noun common masculine singular construct, suffix |
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| BSB | the rock badgers are creatures of little power, yet they make their homes in the rocks; |
| KJV | The conies are but a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the rocks; |
| ASV | The conies are but a feeble folk, Yet make they their houses in the rocks; |
| YLT | Conies [are] a people not strong, And they place in a rock their house, |
| WEB | The hyraxes are but a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the rocks. |
| BBE | The conies are only a feeble people, but they make their houses in the rocks; |
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Deep Study — Proverbs 30:26
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Context — Observations on Small Creaturesgenerated
Proverbs 30:26 presents the rock badgers as an example of creatures that, despite their weakness, find refuge in strong places. This verse is part of a series of observations in Proverbs 30 that highlight the wisdom found in nature, encouraging readers to reflect on the characteristics and behaviors of various animals as a source of insight.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leviticus 11:5 | The rock badger, though it chews the cud, does not have a divided hoof; it is unclean for you. |
| 2 | Psalm 104:18 | The high mountains are for the wild goats, the cliffs a refuge for the rock badgers. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 2 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — שְׁ֭פַנִּים, She.fa.nimgenerated
The Hebrew word שָׁפָן (shaphan) refers to a rock badger or hyrax. This animal is characterized as small and weak, yet it demonstrates wisdom by making its home in the protective environment of the rocks.
The term is used here to illustrate a broader principle about finding strength and security in seemingly weak circumstances. The parsing as a masculine plural noun indicates that it refers to a group of these creatures, emphasizing their collective behavior.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, so the BSB is the wording every comparison below is made against.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main clause is structured around the verb וַיָּשִׂ֖ימוּ, and they made, which governs the rest of the sentence. The subject is שְׁ֭פַנִּים, rock badgers, followed by the adverbial negation לֹא, not, and the predicate עָצ֑וּם, mighty.
The structure emphasizes the contrast between the badgers' perceived weakness and their wise choice of habitat, highlighting a common theme in Hebrew poetry of strength found in unexpected places.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
In the Septuagint, the Hebrew שָׁפָן is rendered as κύνες, which translates to 'dogs' in Greek. This choice may reflect a broader interpretation of the characteristics of the rock badger, suggesting a comparison to other animals known for their adaptability.
The use of ἔθνος for עַם indicates a focus on the collective nature of these creatures, aligning with the overall theme of community and survival.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Proverbs 30:26 describes rock badgers as weak creatures that make their homes in the rocks. This shows that even small and seemingly powerless animals can find safety in strong places. The verse encourages readers to consider how wisdom can be found in the natural world.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Rock badgers, or hyraxes, are small animals that are known for their ability to find refuge in rocky areas.
They are considered weak due to their small size and lack of physical strength compared to larger animals.
The choice to dwell in rocks illustrates a strategy for survival, highlighting the wisdom of finding safety in secure locations.
This verse fits within a collection of observations about small creatures, emphasizing the lessons that can be learned from their behaviors and characteristics.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- What can I learn from the rock badgers about finding strength in my weaknesses?
- How can I apply the wisdom of this verse to my own life and choices?
- In what ways do I seek security in my life, and are they wise choices?
- How does observing nature help me understand deeper truths about life and faith?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Early commentary on this verse reflects on the nature of the rock badgers as a metaphor for the Church, highlighting their perceived weakness and the wisdom in their choices.
The coney, a weak people, etc. And this too denotes the people of the Church, who are called weak; either because, as we said earlier, they do not seek to avenge their own injuries;Early Church Fathers on Proverbs 30 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Proverbs 30:26 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThe coneys [are but] a feeble folk,.... Or "rabbits"; though some think these creatures are not intended, because they are not so little as those with which they are ranked, the ant, the locust, and
Read John Gill on Proverbs 30 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryThe conies are but a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the rocks; The conies ... feeble ... yet make they their houses in the rocks - not the rabbit, which is not found in Bible lands, but a
Read Robert Jamieson on Proverbs 30 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleIn rocky ground, or in the holes of rocks, for their safety against their too potent enemies.
Read Matthew Poole on Proverbs 30 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsProverbs 30:26 The conies [are but] a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the rocks;Ver. 26. The conies are but a feeble folk.] But what they want in strength they have in wisdom; while they work themselves holes and burrows in the earth. Gaudet in effossis habitare cuniculus antris, secures herself in the rocks and stony places. It shall be our wisdom to work ourselves into the rock Christ Jesus, where we shall be safe from hellish hunters. Martial.
Read John Trapp on Proverbs 30 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(26) The conies are but a feeble folk, being only about as big as a rabbit, with nails instead of claws, and weak teeth. Its Hebrew name (shâphân) signifies a “hider,” from its habit of living in clefts of the rocks; its scientific name is Hyrax Syriacus. The translation “coney,” i.e., rabbit, is a mistake. In general appearance it resembles a guinea-pig or marmot.
Read Charles John Ellicott on Proverbs 30 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges26. The conies] The Heb. word means the hiders, so called from their “making their houses,” hiding themselves, “in the rocks.” It is now generally agreed that the animal in question is not, as the name coney, by which it is called also in Leviticus 11:5; Psalms 104:18, implies, a rabbit, but belongs to a different species, being “in its anatomy a true pachyderm, allied to the rhinoceros and the tapir, inferior to them as it is in size.” “It is about the size of a well-grown rabbit, with short ears, round head, long plantigrade feet, no tail, and nails instead of claws. With its weak teeth and short incisors, there seem few animals so entirely without the means of self-defence. But the…
Read Cambridge on Proverbs 30 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleConies - See the marginal reference note.
Read Albert Barnes on Proverbs 30 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible24-28. Four things… little — Here is the enigma of the four small and contemptible things, that are yet esteemed for their wisdom and other qualities. The ants — See Proverbs 6:6; and notes there. The conies — Rabbits.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Proverbs 30 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
the rock badgers are creatures of little power, yet they make their homes in the rocks;
The hyraxes are but a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the rocks.
the rock badgers are creatures of little power, yet they make their homes in the rocks;
rock badgers are creatures with little power, but they make their homes in the crags;
Tyndale line
The conies are but a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the rocks;
The conies are but a feeble folk, Yet make they their houses in the rocks;
The conies are but a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the rocks;
The conies are but a feeble people, yet they make their houses in the rocks;
The conies a people not mightie, yet make their houses in the rocke:
Strictly literal
the rock-badgers are but a feeble folk, yet they make their house in the cliff;
Conies [are] a people not strong, And they place in a rock their house,
hyraxes [are] a people not strong, || And they place their house in a rock,
The conies are but a feeble people, therefore do they place on the rocks their houses;
the rock badgers are not mighty creatures, but they make their homes in the rocks.
From the Latin
The rabbit, a weak people, which maketh its bed in the rock:
Simplified
Hyraxes —they don't have much power, but they make their homes in the rock.
The conies are only a feeble people, but they make their houses in the rocks;
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text and the Septuagint agree closely on the wording of this verse, with six of the seven words matching. The differences lie primarily in the translation choices and the arrangement of the words, which reflect the distinct linguistic styles of Hebrew and Greek.
שְׁ֭פַנִּים עַ֣ם לֹא־ עָצ֑וּם וַיָּשִׂ֖ימוּ בַסֶּ֣לַע בֵּיתָֽם׃
6 of the 7 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in Proverbs 30:26
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
The Hebrew word שָׁפָן (shaphan) refers to a rock badger or hyrax. It also denotes a historical figure, a secretary under King Josiah, who is mentioned as the father of several individuals, including Ahikam and Elasah. There is some uncertainty regarding the relationships between these figures, as some entries suggest they may be the same person.
שָׁפָן n.m. rock-badger, hyrax syriacus
base
שָׁפָן n.pr.m.
secretary under Josiah
father of אֲחִיקָם, contemp. of 1 (improb. = 1)
father of אֶלְעָשָׂה, perh. = 2.
father of גְּמַרְיָ֫הוּ, perh. = 1.
father of יַאֲזַנְיָ֫הוּ, possibly = 1.
base
H8227a שָׁפָן rock-badger, hyrax syriacus H8227b שָׁפָן . secretary under Josiah
. father of אֲחִיקָם, contemp. of 1 (improb. = 1)
. father of אֶלְעָשָׂה, perh. = 2.
. father of גְּמַרְיָ֫הוּ, perh. = 1.
. father of יַאֲזַנְיָ֫הוּ, possibly = 1.
8227 shaphan shaw-fawn'
from 8226; a species of rock-rabbit (from its hiding), i.e.
probably the hyrax:--coney.
see HEBREW for 08226
שָׁפָן (sha.phan) — rock badger.
rock badger, coney, the hyrax
שָׁפָן (sha.phan) — Shaphan.
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.22.3;
son of: Azaliah (H0683);
father of: Ahikam (H0296), Elasah (H0501J), Gemariah (H1587H)
§ Shaphan = "coney"
1) secretary or scribe of king Josiah of Judah
2) father of Ahikam in the time of king Josiah of Judah
2a) improbably the same as 2
3) father of Elasah in the time of the prophet Jeremiah
3a) perhaps the same as 3
4) a scribe and father of Gemariah
4a) perhaps the same as 2
5) father of Jaazaniah in the time of Ezekiel
5a) perhaps the same as 2
שָׁפָן (sha.phan) — Shaphan.
A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezk.8.11;
father of: Jaazaniah (H2970H)
§ Shaphan = "coney"
1) secretary or scribe of king Josiah of Judah
2) father of Ahikam in the time of king Josiah of Judah
N-mp — Noun common · masculine plural absoluteHNcmpa
עַם (am) primarily means 'people' or 'nation,' referring to a collective group, often in the context of tribes such as those of Israel. It can also denote kinsmen or compatriots. The term appears in various contexts, including military and familial references. There is a mention of a specific individual named Ammi in Song of Solomon 6:12.
עַם, עָם 1810 n.m. people
a people, nation
= smaller units
= common people
people in gen., persons
phrases
base
[עַם] n.[m.] kinsman (on father's side)
base
H5971a עַם, עָם people H5971b עַם kinsman (on father's side)
5971 `am am
from 6004; a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a
tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or
attendants; figuratively, a flock:--folk, men, nation,
people.
see HEBREW for 06004
עַם (am) — people.
: people/nation
1) nation, people
1a) people, nation
1b) persons, members of one's people, compatriots, country-men
עַם (am) — kinsman.
kinsman, kindred
עַם (am) — Ammi.
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at Sng.6.12
§ kinsman, kindred
עַם (am) — People's (Gate).
§ kinsman, kindred
עַם (am) — (Ibleam)-am.
Combined with yiv.le.am (יִבְלְעָם "Ibleam" H2991)
§ kinsman, kindred
עַם (am) — Amaw.
This name means nation, people
עַם (am) — people: soldiers.
: soldiers/army
1) nation, people
1a) people, nation
1b) persons, members of one's people, compatriots, country-men
עַם (am) — people: creatures.
: creatures
1) nation, people
1a) people, nation
1b) persons, members of one's people, compatriots, country-men
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular absoluteHNcmsa
pe'-p'-l: In English Versions of the Bible represents something over a dozen Hebrew and Greek words. Of these, in the Old Testament, `am, is overwhelmingly the most common (about 2,000 times), with le'om, and goy, next in order; but the various Hebrew words are used with very little or no difference in force (e.g. Pr 14:28; but, on the other hand, in Ps 44 contrast verses 12 and 14). Of the changes introduced by the Revised Version (British and American) the only one of significance (cited explicitly in the Preface to the English Revised Version) is the frequent use of the plural "peoples" (strangely avoided in the King James Version except Re 10:11; 17:15), where other nations than Israel are in question. So, for instance, in Ps…
לֹא (lo') is a Hebrew word meaning 'not' or 'no.' It serves as a simple negation and can imply absence or prohibition. The word can also be used in various contexts, often combined with other particles for emphasis or clarification. Its Aramaic equivalent is לָא (la), which also means 'not.'
לֹא or לוֹא adv. not
base
H3808 לֹא or לוֹא not
3808 lo' lo
or lowi {lo}; or loh (Deut. 3:11) {lo}; a primitive particle;
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often
used with other particles (as follows):--X before, + or else,
ere, + except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never,
no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), (X as though...,(can-), for) not (out
of), of nought, otherwise, out of, + surely, + as truly as, +
of a truth, + verily, for want, + whether, without.
לֹא (lo) — not.
1) not, no
1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition)
1b) not (with modifier-negation)
1c) nothing (subst)
1d) without (with particle)
1e) before (of time)
Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Part — ParticleHTn
עָצוּם (atsuwm) is an adjective meaning mighty or numerous. It conveys strength and power, often in the context of numbers. The word is derived from a root meaning to be powerful, and it appears in various contexts in the Old Testament, emphasizing might and abundance.
עָצוּם 31 adj. mighty, numerous
base
H6099 עָצוּם mighty, numerous
6099 `atsuwm aw-tsoom'
or matsum {aw-tsoom'}; passive participle of 6105; powerful
(specifically, a paw); by implication, numerous:--+ feeble,
great, mighty, must, strong.
see HEBREW for 06105
עָצוּם (a.tsum) — mighty.
1) mighty, vast, numerous
1a) mighty, strong (in number)
1b) numerous, countless
Adj — AdjHAamsa
The Hebrew word שׂוּם (sum) is a verb meaning to put, place, or set, with a wide range of applications including appointing, establishing, and making. It can also refer to laying something upon or directing it. There is a related noun שׂוּמָה (sumah), which may denote a token of unluckiness. The entries do not present any significant disagreement.
שׂוּם, שִׂים 582 vb. put, place, set
Qal
put, set, in a place
put something upon
put, lay, set
put, c. בֵּין
set, direct
set, ordain, in a place
set, establish a law, statute
set, found a nation
set, appoint (as ruler, official)
set, constitute, make
set, determine, fix, bounds
set, station, at a post
put in position, sacred bread, sword, staves, bars
set up altars
= plant, wheat
set, fix (countenance)
make a thing, or pers. (acc.), for, transform into
make, constitute
work, bring to pass
appoint, give
set, fix (countenance)
Hiph. I will make him for a sign
Hoph. there was set before him
base
שׂוּמָה perhaps n. f. token of unluckiness, scowl;—2 S 13:32
ref
H7760a שׂוּם, שִׂים put, place, set .. . put, set, in a place
. put something upon
. put, lay, set
. put, c. בֵּין
. set, direct
. . set, ordain, in a place
. set, establish a law, statute
. set, found a nation
. set, appoint (as ruler, official)
. set, constitute, make
. set, determine, fix, bounds
. . set, station, at a post
. put in position, sacred bread, sword, staves, bars
. set up altars
. = plant, wheat
. set, fix (countenance)
. . make a thing, or pers. (acc.), for, transform into
. make, constitute
. work, bring to pass
. appoint, give
. set, fix (countenance)
. I will make him for a sign
. there was set before him
H7760b שׂוּמָה perhaps n. f. token of unluckiness, scowl
7760 suwm soom
or siym {seem}; a primitive root; to put (used in a great
variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially,
and elliptically):--X any wise, appoint, bring, call (a
name), care, cast in, change, charge, commit, consider,
convey, determine, + disguise, dispose, do, get, give, heap
up, hold, impute, lay (down, up), leave, look, make (out),
mark, + name, X on, ordain, order, + paint, place, preserve,
purpose, put (on), + regard, rehearse, reward, (cause to) set
(on, up), shew, + stedfastly, take, X tell, + tread down,
((over-))turn, X wholly, work.
שׂוּם (sum) — to set: make.
: make/establish
1) to put, place, set, appoint, make
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to put, set, lay, put or lay upon, lay (violent) hands on
1a2) to set, direct, direct toward
1a2a) to extend (compassion) (fig)
1a3) to set, ordain, establish, found, appoint, constitute, make, determine, fix
1a4) to set, station, put, set in place, plant, fix
1a5) to make, make for, transform into, constitute, fashion, work, bring to pass, appoint, give
1b) (Hiphil) to set or make for a sign
1c) (Hophal) to be set
שׂוּמָה (su.mah) — fate.
token of unluckiness, scowl
שׂוּם (sum) — to set: put.
: put/give
1) to put, place, set, appoint, make
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to put, set, lay, put or lay upon, lay (violent) hands on
1a2) to set, direct, direct toward
1a2a) to extend (compassion) (fig)
1a3) to set, ordain, establish, found, appoint, constitute, make, determine, fix
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp — Verb · Qal · sequential imperfect third person masculine pluralHc/Vqw3mp
סֶ֫לַע (cela`) refers to a crag or cliff, indicating a strong, rocky formation. It can denote both a literal rock and a figurative stronghold, suggesting security and loftiness. The entries consistently emphasize its meanings related to rugged terrain and fortification, with no significant disagreements noted among the lexicons.
סֶ֫לַע 61 n.m. crag, cliff
base
H5553 סֶ֫לַע crag, cliff
5553 cela` seh'-lah
from an unused root meaning to be lofty; a craggy rock,
literally or figuratively (a fortress):--(ragged) rock,
stone(-ny), strong hold.
סֶ֫לַע (se.la) — rock.
The Rock
Sela (H5554)
סֶ֫לַע (se.la) — crag.
1) crag, cliff, rock
1a) crag, cliff
1b) as stronghold of Jehovah, of security (fig.)
Prep | N-ms — Preposition · noun common masculine singular absoluteHRd/Ncmsa
The Hebrew word בַּיִת (*bayith*) means 'house' and encompasses a wide range of meanings, including dwelling, family, and place. It can refer to physical structures, such as homes and temples, as well as metaphorical uses like the body or household affairs. The word is built from the root related to 'between' and appears in various contexts throughout the Old Testament.
בֵּית fem. of בַּיִן, בֵּין prep. between
base
בַּ֫יִת 2034 n.m. house
house
place
receptacle
of house as containing a family
household, family (592 t.)
house, including household affairs
lit. housewards, hence metaph. inwards
מִבַּיִת
adv. on the inside
prep. within
base
H1004a בֵּית fem. of בַּיִן, בֵּין prep. between H1004b בַּ֫יִת house
1004 bayith bah'-yith
probably from 1129 abbreviated; a house (in the greatest
variation of applications, especially family, etc.):--court,
daughter, door, + dungeon, family, + forth of, X great as
would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter)house(-hold),
inside(-ward), palace, place, + prison, + steward, + tablet,
temple, web, + within(-out).
see HEBREW for 01129
בֵּית (bet) — place.
nm
place, origin, between
בַּ֫יִת (ba.yit) — house: home.
: home/temple/building
nm
1) house
1a) house, dwelling habitation
1b) shelter or abode of animals
1c) human bodies (fig.)
1d) of Sheol
1e) of abode of light and darkness
1f) of land of Ephraim
2) place
3) receptacle
4) home, house as containing a family
5) household, family
5a) those belonging to the same household
5b) family of descendants, descendants as organized body
6) household affairs
7) inwards (metaph.)
8) (TWOT) temple
adv
9) on the inside
prep
10) within
בַּ֫יִת (ba.yit) — Beth-(ashbea).
nm
This name is used for a house, habitation
Combined with ash.be.a (אַשְׁבֵּעַ "Ashbea" H0791)
בַּ֫יִת (ba.yit) — Beth (Haggan).
nm
This name is used for a house, habitation
Combined with hag (גַּן "Haggan" H1588)
בַּ֫יִת (ba.yit) — Beth-(togarmah).
nm
This name is used for a house, habitation
N-ms | Suff — Noun common masculine singular construct · suffixHNcmsc/Sp3mp