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Proverbs 27:21 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Proverbs 27:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 27 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“As the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so is a man to his praise.”
Proverbs 27:21 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 27:21
As the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold (מַצְרֵף לַכֶּסֶף וְכוּר לַזָּהָב, matzeref lakkesef ve'khur lazahav)—the מַצְרֵף (matzeref, 'crucible, refining pot') and כּוּר (kur, 'furnace') test metal purity by extreme heat, burning away dross. Malachi 3:2-3 uses this imagery for God's refining work.So is a man to his praise (וְאִיש לְפִי מְהַלְלוֹ, ve'ish lefi mehallelo)—how a man handles תְּהִלָּה (tehillah, 'praise, commendation') reveals his character. Does praise produce humility or arrogance? Gratitude or entitlement? The test of success often proves harder than the test of ad...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 27:21
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“and the furnace for gold”
“and will refine them as silver is refined”
“God”
“and he will purify the sons of Levi”
“which is more precious than gold that perishes even though it is tested by fire”
“And on this manner did Absalom to all Israel that came to the king for judgment: so Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.”
“But in all Israel there was none to be so much praised as Absalom for his beauty: from the sole of his foot even to the crown of his head there was no blemish in him.”
“and said”
“as often as they went forth”
“as silver refined in a clay furnace”