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by James Strong (S.T.D.) (LL.D.) 1890.
Bible Verse Dictionary
Proverbs 1:6 - Wise
Proverbs 1:6 - To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.
| Verse | Strongs No. | Hebrew | |
|---|---|---|---|
| To understand | H995 | בִּין |
[Verb] to separate mentally (or {distinguish }) that {is} (generally) understand |
| a proverb | H4912 | מָשָׁל |
[Noun Masculine] properly a pithy {maxim} usually of a metaphorical nature; hence a simile (as an {adage} {poem} discourse) |
| and the interpretation | H4426 | מְלִיצָה |
[Noun Feminine] an aphorism; also a satire |
| the words | H1697 | דָּבָר |
[Noun Masculine] a word; by implication a matter (as spoken of) of thing; adverbially a cause |
| of the wise | H2450 | חָכָם |
[Adjective] {wise} (that {is} {intelligent} skilful or artful) |
| and their dark sayings | H2420 | חִידָה |
[Noun Feminine] a puzzle; hence a {trick} {conundrum } sententious maxim |
Definitions are taken from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
by James Strong (S.T.D.) (LL.D.) 1890.