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Proverbs 18:16 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Proverbs 18:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 18 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.”
Proverbs 18:16 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 18:16
The Hebrew word 'gift' (מַתָּן/matan) can denote both legitimate presents and bribes—context determines which. Here the verse describes neutral observation: gifts open doors and provide access to influential people. This reflects the ancient practice of bringing gifts when approaching rulers (1 Kings 10:2, 25). However, Proverbs elsewhere condemns bribes that pervert justice (17:8, 23). The tension requires discernment. Appropriate giving—expressing honor, gratitude, or genuine generosity—is biblical. Abraham gave gifts to Sarah's relatives (Genesis 24:53); Jacob sent gifts to appease Esau (Ge...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 18:16
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“and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.”
“Please, no, if I have now found favor in your sight, then receive my present at my hand, because I have seen your face, as one sees the face of God, and you were pleased with me.,And Jacob said, Nay, I pray thee, if now I have found grace in thy sight, then receive my present at my hand: for therefore I have seen thy face, as though I had seen the face of God, and thou wast pleased with me.,וַיֹּאמֶר יַעֲקֹב אַל־נָא אִם־נָא מָצָאתִי חֵן בְּעֵינֶיךָ וְלָקַחְתָּ מִנְחָתִי מִיָּדִי כִּי עַל־כֵּן רָאִיתִי פָנֶיךָ כִּרְאֹת פְּנֵי אֱלֹהִים וַתִּרְצֵנִי׃ ,And Jacob said: Nay”
“Israel”
“let it be given to the young men who follow my lord.”
“he prospers.”
“'Not only that”
“strong wrath.”