Hebrew Interlinear

Proverbs 18:15 Interlinear

The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge

Word-by-Word Analysis

#OriginalStrong'sEnglishDefinition
1לֵ֣בH3820The heartthe heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything
2נָ֭בוֹןH995of the prudentto separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e., (generally) understand
3יִקְנֶהH7069gettethto erect, i.e., create; by extension, to procure, especially by purchase (causatively, sell); by implication to own
4דָּֽעַת׃H1847knowledgeknowledge
5וְאֹ֥זֶןH241and the earbroadness. i.e., (concrete) the ear (from its form in man)
6חֲ֝כָמִ֗יםH2450of the wisewise, (i.e., intelligent, skilful or artful)
7תְּבַקֶּשׁH1245seekethto search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
8דָּֽעַת׃H1847knowledgeknowledge

Verse Context

Proverbs 18:14The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity The spirit but a wounded...
Proverbs 18:15 (current)The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge
Proverbs 18:16gift A man's maketh room him before great men...

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