Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 3:8 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Proverbs 3:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 3 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones. health: Heb. medicine marrow: Heb. watering, or, moistening”
Proverbs 3:8 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 3:8
Physical health is connected to spiritual obedience. The Hebrew 'riphuwth' (health/healing) to the navel and 'shiqquwth' (refreshment) to the bones suggest that fearing God and turning from evil produces bodily wellness. While this isn't mechanical cause-effect promising perfect health, it recognizes the psychosomatic connection - anxiety, bitterness, and guilty conscience produce physical stress, while peace with God promotes holistic health. Modern medicine increasingly validates the mind-body connection that Scripture has always affirmed.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 3:8
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“and health to their whole body.”
“and binds up their wounds.”
“sweet to the soul”
“His breasts are full of milk”
“in the day you were born your navel was not cut”
“Your hurt is incurable”
“welts”