Proverbs 6:23
King James Version
6 Jun 2026
“For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:”
חַי
Life, living. Chay. The quality of being alive. The same root as Chayim, life in its fullness. God breathed chay into Adam's nostrils and he became a living soul.
נִיר
is a lamp
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נִיר
Lamp, burning light. Niyr. A flame that lights the way. Your word is a lamp to my feet, not a floodlight but just enough light for the very next step.
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מוּסָר
discipline
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מוּסָר
Discipline, correction, chastisement. Muwcar. The chastisement for our peace was upon Him. What we deserved Jesus took so we could have shalom.
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תּוֹכֵחָה
rebukes of
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תּוֹכֵחָה
chastisement; figuratively (by words) correction, refutation, proof (even in defence)
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מִצְוָה
the commandment
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מִצְוָה
a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the Law)
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