Proverbs 18:15
King James Version
9 Jun 2026
“The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.”
דַּעַת
Knowledge, intimacy. Da'ath. Deep personal knowing, not just information. God wants to know you and be known by you. Not a transaction but a living relationship.
בָּקַשׁ
it seeks
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בָּקַשׁ
Seek, search. Baqash. To search diligently. Seek the LORD while He may be found. This is not passive looking but intense searching with your whole heart.
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קָנָה
it acquires
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קָנָה
Form, create — qanah; to create and possess; God formed your inward parts — you were individually crafted by Him, not mass-produced
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לֵב
a heart
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לֵב
Heart, mind, will. Leb. The centre of human personality. Guard your heart above all else for everything you do flows from it.
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חָכָם
wise people
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חָכָם
wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)
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