Ecclesiastes 12:11
King James Version
8 Jun 2026
“The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd.”
דָּבָר
In Hebrew, dabar is not just a word spoken — it is a word that accomplishes something. God's dabar does not return empty. The psalmist says this word is a lamp to his feet — not a floodlight revealing everything ahead, but enough light for the next step. That is faith.
בַּעַל
masters of
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בַּעַל
a master; hence, a husband, or (figuratively) owner (often used with another noun in modifications of this latter sense)
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נָתַן
they are given
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נָתַן
To give, to grant, to permit. Nathan. God is always giving. His hand is always open.
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נָטַע
firmly fixed
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נָטַע
properly, to strike in, i.e. fix; specifically, to plant (literally or figuratively)
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חָכָם
wise people
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חָכָם
wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)
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