Proverbs 7:16

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

I have decked my bed with coverings of tapestry, with carved [works], with fine linen of Egypt.

Complete Jewish Bible:

I've spread quilts on my couch made of colored Egyptian linen.

Berean Standard Bible:

I have decked my bed with coverings, with colored linen from Egypt.

American Standard Version:

I have spread my couch with carpets of tapestry, With striped cloths of the yarn of Egypt.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

I have decked{H7234} my bed{H6210} with coverings{H4765} of tapestry, with carved{H2405} works, with fine linen{H330} of Egypt{H4714}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Isaiah 19:9

  • Moreover they that work in fine flax, and they that weave networks, shall be confounded.

Ezekiel 27:7

  • Fine linen with broidered work from Egypt was that which thou spreadest forth to be thy sail; blue and purple from the isles of Elishah was that which covered thee.

Revelation 2:22

  • Behold, I will cast her into a bed, and them that commit adultery with her into great tribulation, except they repent of their deeds.

Song of Solomon 3:7

  • ¶ Behold his bed, which [is] Solomon's; threescore valiant men [are] about it, of the valiant of Israel.

Song of Solomon 3:10

  • He made the pillars thereof [of] silver, the bottom thereof [of] gold, the covering of it [of] purple, the midst thereof being paved [with] love, for the daughters of Jerusalem.

Proverbs 31:22

  • She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing [is] silk and purple.

Song of Solomon 1:16

  • Behold, thou [art] fair, my beloved, yea, pleasant: also our bed [is] green.

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Commentary for Proverbs 7:16

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: H7234
    There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: רָבַד
    Transliteration: râbad
    Pronunciation: raw-bad'
    Description: a primitive root; to spread; deck.
  2. Strong's Number: H6210
    There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: עֶרֶשׂ
    Transliteration: ʻeres
    Pronunciation: eh'res
    Description: from an unused root meaning perhaps to arch; a couch (properly, with a canopy); bed(-stead), couch.
  3. Strong's Number: H4765
    There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: מַרְבַד
    Transliteration: marbad
    Pronunciation: mar-bad'
    Description: from רָבַד; a coverlet; covering of tapestry.
  4. Strong's Number: H2405
    There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: חֲטֻבָה
    Transliteration: chăṭubâh
    Pronunciation: khat-oo-baw'
    Description: feminine passive participle of חָטַב; properly, a carving; hence, a tapestry (as figured); carved.
  5. Strong's Number: H330
    There are 81 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אֵטוּן
    Transliteration: ʼêṭûwn
    Pronunciation: ay-toon'
    Description: from an unused root (probably meaning to bind); properly, twisted (yarn), i.e. tapestry; fine linen.
  6. Strong's Number: H4714
    There are 602 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: מִצְרַיִם
    Transliteration: Mitsrayim
    Pronunciation: mits-rah'-yim
    Description: dual of מָצוֹר; Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt; Egypt, Egyptians, Mizraim.