Proverbs 9:10
King James Version
10 Jun 2026
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.”
קָדוֹשׁ
Holy, set apart. Qadosh. God alone is truly qadosh. He calls His people to share in His holiness. To be set apart for His purposes.
יִרְאָה
Fear
Expand ↓
יִרְאָה
Fear, reverence, holy awe. Yirah. The proper response to encountering the living God. It leads to wisdom, obedience and life.
tap to close ↑
חׇכְמָה
Wisdom
Expand ↓
חׇכְמָה
Wisdom. Chokhmah. The ability to apply knowledge rightly. It begins with the fear of the LORD and ends with godly living.
tap to close ↑
יְהֹוָה
LORD
Expand ↓
יְהֹוָה
LORD. Yahweh. The covenant name of God. I AM WHO I AM. The self-existent eternal One who was is and always will be.
tap to close ↑
תְּחִלָּה
is the beginning of
Expand ↓
תְּחִלָּה
a commencement; rel. original (adverb, -ly)
tap to close ↑