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Proverbs 6:27 Cross-References
Explore 3 cross-references for Proverbs 6:27 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 6 verse 27 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?”
Proverbs 6:27 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 6:27
The rhetorical question exposes the self-destructive nature of sexual sin. Fire represents uncontrollable passion—taking it to one's bosom ensures injury. Sin's consequences are built into the moral fabric of reality; God's prohibitions protect us from harm, not arbitrarily restrict pleasure.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 6:27
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Job 31:9-125 votes2
James 3:54 votes“and boasts great things. See how a small fire can spread to a large forest!”
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Hosea 7:4-74 votes“from the kneading of the dough”
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