Proverbs 27:17
King James Version
7 Jun 2026
“Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.”
רֵעַ
Friend, companion, neighbour. Rea. A friend loves at all times. True friendship is not circumstantial. It remains constant through every season.
אִישׁ
Man
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אִישׁ
Man, husband, person. Ish. A specific individual person. God deals with each person individually. You are not a number to Him. You are a name.
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בַּרְזֶל
Iron
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בַּרְזֶל
Iron. Barzel. Iron sharpens iron. Difficult relationships and challenging conversations make us sharper. God uses friction to refine us.
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פָּנִים
Face
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פָּנִים
Face, presence. Panim. The LORD make His face shine on you. God turns His face toward you. That is grace.
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חָדַד
Sharpen
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חָדַד
to be (causatively, make) sharp or (figuratively) severe
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