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Proverbs 20:27 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Proverbs 20:27 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 20 verse 27 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly. candle: or, lamp”
Proverbs 20:27 (KJV)
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Commentary on Proverbs 20:27
This proverb uses lamp imagery for human consciousness: 'The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly.' The 'spirit of man' (neshamah adam—breath, life-force given by God) functions as God's 'candle' or 'lamp' (ner), illuminating the inner person. This suggests human conscience, self-awareness, and moral consciousness as God-given capacities enabling moral reflection and self-examination. The lamp 'searches all the inward parts'—reaches the deepest places of human motivation and thought. This anticipates the New Testament teaching that the spirit of ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 20:27
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“except the spirit of the man”
“and active”
“and the breath of the Almighty gives them understanding.”
“and persuade our hearts before him”
“and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.”
“their conscience testifying with them”
“not walking in craftiness”
“and beatings purge the innermost parts.”