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What Does Proverbs 6:35 Mean?

Proverbs 6:35 in the King James Version says “He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts. He will: Heb. He will not ac...” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 6 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

“He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts. He will: Heb. He will not accept the face of any ransom”

Proverbs 6:35 · KJV

Context

33

A wound and dishonour shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away.

34

For jealousy is the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance.

35

He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts. He will: Heb. He will not accept the face of any ransom

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Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
The wronged husband will not regard any ransom, nor be appeased though you multiply gifts. The Hebrew 'chaphets' (delight/accept) and 'abah' (consent/be willing) describe absolute refusal. No amount of payment satisfies betrayed love's wound. Financial compensation can't heal personal betrayal. This warns: adultery creates damage that wealth cannot repair. While civil offenses allow financial restitution, covenant violations demand more than money can provide.

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Historical & Cultural Context

Mosaic Law allowed financial compensation for various offenses, but adultery required death (Leviticus 20:10). Though enforcement varied, the principle remained: some sins create irreparable harm. Davids offering Uriah's widow, payment to Bathsheba, gifts to anyone couldn't repair the murder and adultery's damage. Second Samuel 12:13-14 records God's forgiveness but lasting consequences.

Reflection Questions

  1. What damage have you caused that financial compensation cannot repair?
  2. How does understanding that some consequences persist despite forgiveness affect your view of sin's seriousness?
  3. What relationships in your life require genuine repentance and changed behavior, not merely apology or gifts?

Original Language Analysis

Hebrew · 10 words
לֹא1 of 10
H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

יִ֭שָּׂא2 of 10

“He will not regard”

H5375

to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative

פְּנֵ֣י3 of 10
H6440

the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi

כָל4 of 10
H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

כֹּ֑פֶר5 of 10

“any ransom”

H3724

properly, a cover, i.e., (literally) a village (as covered in)

וְלֹֽא6 of 10
H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

יֹ֝אבֶ֗ה7 of 10

“neither will he rest content”

H14

to breathe after, i.e., (figuratively) to be acquiescent

כִּ֣י8 of 10
H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

תַרְבֶּה9 of 10

“though thou givest many”

H7235

to increase (in whatever respect)

שֹֽׁחַד׃10 of 10

“gifts”

H7810

a donation (venal or redemptive)

Study Guide

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of Proverbs. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

Proverbs 6:35 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

Cross-References

Verses related to Proverbs 6:35 from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Malachi 2:9Proverbs 8:25Isaiah 2:9Proverbs 7:13Proverbs 4:32 Kings 5:1

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