Strong's Lexicon It is a trap מוֹקֵ֣שׁ (mō·w·qêš) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 4170: 1) bait, lure, snare for a man אָ֭דָם (’ā·ḏām) Noun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 120: 1) man, mankind 1a) man, human being 1b) man, mankind (much more frequently intended sense in OT) 1c) Adam, first man 1d) city in Jordan valley to dedicate קֹ֑דֶשׁ (qō·ḏeš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 6944: 1) apartness, holiness, sacredness, separateness 1a) apartness, sacredness, holiness 1a1) of God 1a2) of places 1a3) of things 1b) set-apartness, separateness something rashly יָ֣לַע (yā·la‘) Verb - Qal - Imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 3216: 1) (Qal) to speak rashly, talk wildly 1a) (TWOT) to swallow, swallow down only later וְאַחַ֖ר (wə·’a·ḥar) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's Hebrew 310: 1) after the following part, behind (of place), hinder, afterwards (of time) 1a) as an adverb 1a1) behind (of place) 1a2) afterwards (of time) 1b) as a preposition 1b1) behind, after (of place) 1b2) after (of time) 1b3) besides 1c) as a conjunction 1c) after that 1d) as a substantive 1d1) hinder part 1e) with other prepositions 1e1) from behind 1e2) from following after to reconsider לְבַקֵּֽר׃ (lə·ḇaq·qêr) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct Strong's Hebrew 1239: 1) to seek, enquire, consider 1a) (Piel) 1a1) to seek, look for 1a2) to consider, reflect his vows. נְדָרִ֣ים (nə·ḏā·rîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's Hebrew 5088: 1) vow, votive offering Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleIt is a trap for a man to dedicate something rashly, only later to reconsider his vows. Young's Literal Translation A snare to a man [is] he hath swallowed a holy thing, And after vows to make inquiry. Holman Christian Standard Bible It is a trap for anyone to dedicate something rashly and later to reconsider his vows. New American Standard Bible It is a trap for a man to say rashly, "It is holy!" And after the vows to make inquiry. King James Bible [It is] a snare to the man [who] devoureth [that which is] holy, and after vows to make enquiry. Parallel Verses New International Version It is a trap to dedicate something rashly and only later to consider one's vows. New Living Translation Don't trap yourself by making a rash promise to God and only later counting the cost. English Standard Version It is a snare to say rashly, “It is holy,” and to reflect only after making vows. New American Standard Bible It is a trap for a man to say rashly, "It is holy!" And after the vows to make inquiry. King James Bible It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make inquiry. Holman Christian Standard Bible It is a trap for anyone to dedicate something rashly and later to reconsider his vows. International Standard Version It is a trap for a person to declare quickly, "This is sacred," and only later to have second thoughts about the vows. NET Bible It is a snare for a person to rashly cry, "Holy!" and only afterward to consider what he has vowed. American Standard Version It is a snare to a man rashly to say, It is holy, And after vows to make inquiry. English Revised Version It is a snare to a man rashly to say, It is holy, and after vows to make inquiry. Young's Literal Translation A snare to a man is he hath swallowed a holy thing, And after vows to make inquiry. Cross References Proverbs 18:13 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him. Ecclesiastes 5:2 Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter any thing before God: for God is in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few. Ecclesiastes 5:4 When thou vowest a vow unto God, defer not to pay it; for he hath no pleasure in fools: pay that which thou hast vowed. Ecclesiastes 5:5 Better is it that thou shouldest not vow, than that thou shouldest vow and not pay. Proverbs 1:1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; Proverbs 20:24 Man's goings are of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way? Proverbs 20:23 Divers weights are an abomination unto the LORD; and a false balance is not good. Proverbs 20:22 Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee. Proverbs 20:26 A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them. Proverbs 20:27 The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly. Proverbs 20:28 Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy. Jump to Previous Consider Danger Dedicate Dedication Devoureth Enquiry Holy Inquiry Later Making Oaths Questioning Rash Rashly Reflect Snare Something Swallowed Thought Trap VowsJump to Next Consider Danger Dedicate Dedication Devoureth Enquiry Holy Inquiry Later Making Oaths Questioning Rash Rashly Reflect Snare Something Swallowed Thought Trap VowsLinks Proverbs 20:25 NIVProverbs 20:25 NLT Proverbs 20:25 ESV Proverbs 20:25 NASB Proverbs 20:25 KJV Proverbs 20:25 Bible Apps Proverbs 20:25 Parallel Proverbs 20:25 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 20:25 Chinese Bible Proverbs 20:25 French Bible Proverbs 20:25 German Bible Proverbs 20:25 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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