Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 6:23 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Proverbs 6:23 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 6 verse 23 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life: lamp: or, candle”
Proverbs 6:23 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 6:23
This verse presents God's commandments as life-giving light. 'The commandment is a lamp; and the law is light' uses parallel metaphors—lamp for individual commandments and light for the whole law (torah). In darkness, a lamp guides steps and reveals dangers; similarly, God's commandments illumine the moral path and expose sin. 'Reproofs of instruction are the way of life' completes the thought: corrective discipline guides toward life. This anticipates Psalm 119:105 ('Thy word is a lamp unto my feet') and the New Testament's presentation of Christ as the light of the world (John 8:12). Without...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 6:23
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“and a light for my path.”
“as to a lamp shining in a dark place”
“rejoicing the heart. Yahweh's commandment is pure”
“and will be at home among the wise.”
“for she is your life.”
“and said to me: Let your heart retain my words. Keep my commandments, and live.,He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live., וַיֹּרֵנִי וַיֹּאמֶר לִי יִתְמָךְ־דְּבָרַי לִבֶּךָ שְׁמֹר מִצְוֺתַי וֶחְיֵה׃ ,And he taught me, and said unto me: Let thy heart hold fast my words”
“Thus says Yahweh: Behold”
“it is kindness; let him reprove me”
“to keep him from going downward to Sheol.”
“for your commandments are always with me.”