King James Version
Proverbs 2:6 in the King James Version says “For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 2 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.”
Proverbs 2:6 · KJV
If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures;
Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.
For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.
He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints.
KJV Study — Public Domain
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
“For the LORD”
H3068(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
“out of his mouth”
H6310the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with prepos
“and understanding”
H8394intelligence; by implication, an argument; by extension, caprice
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