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Proverbs 1:20 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Proverbs 1:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 1 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Wisdom's Call in the Streets
“Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets: Wisdom: Heb. Wisdoms, that is, Excellent wisdom”
Proverbs 1:20 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 1:20
Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets: This verse introduces the remarkable personification of Wisdom (chokmah, חָכְמָה) as a woman publicly proclaiming truth in the marketplace. Unlike the ancient Near Eastern mystery religions that concealed knowledge within temples and initiatory rites, biblical wisdom is publicly accessible, calling out in the most common, crowded places where daily life unfolds.The Hebrew verb ranan (רָנַן, "crieth") suggests a joyful, exultant proclamation—not desperate pleading but confident, authoritative announcement. "Without" (chuts, חוּץ) and...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 1:20
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“She hath sent forth her maidens: she crieth upon the highest places of the city”
“In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.”
“Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice?”
“'I will send to them prophets and apostles; and some of them they will kill and persecute”
“both Jews and Greeks”
“he taught them in their synagogue”
“you are in Christ Jesus”
“Jesus stood and cried out”