King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
¶ Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established:
Complete Jewish Bible:
By wisdom a house is built, by understanding it is made secure,
Berean Standard Bible:
By wisdom a house is built and by understanding it is established;
American Standard Version:
Through wisdom is a house builded; And by understanding it is established;
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Through wisdom{H2451} is an house{H1004} builded{H1129}; and by understanding{H8394} it is established{H3559}:
Cross-References (KJV):
Proverbs 14:1
- ¶ Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.
1 Corinthians 3:9
- For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, [ye are] God's building.
Proverbs 9:1
- ¶ Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars:
Colossians 2:7
- Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.
Jeremiah 10:12
- He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heavens by his discretion.
2 Samuel 7:26
- And let thy name be magnified for ever, saying, The LORD of hosts [is] the God over Israel: and let the house of thy servant David be established before thee.
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Commentary for Proverbs 24:3
Proverbs 24:3, "Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established," succinctly encapsulates the value of wisdom in the construction and maintenance of a household or any significant endeavor. This verse is part of the biblical wisdom literature, specifically the book of Proverbs, which is a collection of sayings and instructions that reflect the experiences and insights of ancient sages. The historical context of Proverbs is rooted in the wisdom tradition of the ancient Near East, which flourished during the first millennium BCE and was characterized by a focus on practical advice for living a virtuous and successful life.
The themes of this verse include the importance of wisdom and understanding as foundational elements for creating anything of lasting value. "Wisdom" here refers to the skillful application of knowledge, while "understanding" implies a deeper insight that leads to wise actions and decisions. The verse suggests that a house—metaphorically representing any significant project, institution, or life itself—requires careful planning, knowledge, and insight to be built, and continued discernment and judgment to be maintained and prosper over time.
In a broader sense, Proverbs 24:3 speaks to the idea that success and stability in any area of life, whether it be one's personal life, career, or community, are not merely the result of hard work but also of intelligent and thoughtful effort. The verse underscores the timeless principle that wisdom and understanding are indispensable tools for building a strong foundation and ensuring the enduring strength and stability of one's endeavors.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H2451
There are 141 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חׇכְמָה
Transliteration: chokmâh
Pronunciation: khok-maw'
Description: from חָכַם; wisdom (in a good sense); skilful, wisdom, wisely, wit. - Strong's Number: H1004
There are 1718 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בַּיִת
Transliteration: bayith
Pronunciation: bah'-yith
Description: probably from בָּנָה abbreviated; a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.); court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). - Strong's Number: H1129
There are 345 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בָּנָה
Transliteration: bânâh
Pronunciation: baw-naw'
Description: a primitive root; to build (literally and figuratively); (begin to) build(-er), obtain children, make, repair, set (up), [idiom] surely. - Strong's Number: H8394
There are 42 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: תָּבוּן
Transliteration: tâbûwn
Pronunciation: taw-boon'
Description: and (feminine) תְּבוּנָה; or תּוֹבֻנָה; from בִּין; intelligence; by implication, an argument; by extension, caprice; discretion, reason, skilfulness, understanding, wisdom. - Strong's Number: H3559
There are 210 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כּוּן
Transliteration: kûwn
Pronunciation: koon
Description: a primitive root; properly, to be erect (i.e. stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix, prepare, apply), or figurative (appoint, render sure, proper or prosperous); certain(-ty), confirm, direct, faithfulness, fashion, fasten, firm, be fitted, be fixed, frame, be meet, ordain, order, perfect, (make) preparation, prepare (self), provide, make provision, (be, make) ready, right, set (aright, fast, forth), be stable, (e-) stablish, stand, tarry, [idiom] very deed.