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Proverbs 29:1 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Proverbs 29:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 29 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
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“He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. He: Heb. A man of reproofs”
Proverbs 29:1 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 29:1
One 'often reproved' who 'hardeneth his neck shall suddenly be destroyed without remedy.' The Hebrew 'toka'chot' (reproofs) and 'qashah oref' (hardens neck—stubborn) describe persistent rebellion despite correction. The judgment is sudden and final—'peta' (suddenly) and 'ein marpe' (no healing/remedy). This warns that God's patience has limits. Repeated rejection of correction leads to judgment beyond healing. Reformed theology sees this in final impenitence and hardening. Hebrews 3:7-8 warns: 'To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts.'
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 29:1
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“and that without remedy.”
“God shall judge him; but if a man sin against Yahweh”
“and you have refused; I have stretched out my hand”
“Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.”
“and turned their backs”
“'He who eats bread with me has lifted up his heel against me.'{Psalm 41:9}”
“Didn't I choose you, the twelve, and one of you is a devil?”
“It is he to whom I will give this piece of bread when I have dipped it. So when he had dipped the piece of bread”
“the God of Israel: Go”
“who had made him swear by God: but he stiffened his neck”