Proverbs 2:3
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 2
“Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding;”Proverbs 2:3
What Does Proverbs 2:3 Mean?
Proverbs 2:3 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 2, verse 3 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 19 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (19)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 2:3 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
James 1:5“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.”1 Kings 3:9“Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people?”Philippians 3:15“Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and if in any thing ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you.”Ephesians 1:17“That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:”Proverbs 3:6“In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”Proverbs 8:34“Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.”Psalms 119:169“Let my cry come near before thee, O LORD: give me understanding according to thy word.”2 Timothy 2:7“Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.”Psalms 25:4“Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths.”Job 5:27“Lo this, we have searched it, so it is; hear it, and know thou it for thy good.”Psalms 119:125“I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies.”1 Kings 10:1“And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to prove him with hard questions.”1 Chronicles 22:12“Only the LORD give thee wisdom and understanding, and give thee charge concerning Israel, that thou mayest keep the law of the LORD thy God.”Psalms 119:34“Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.”Psalms 119:73“Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.”Luke 11:13“If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?”John 7:28“Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught, saying, Ye both know me, and ye know whence I am: and I am not come of myself, but he that sent me is true, whom ye know not.”Acts 10:2“A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway.”Proverbs 8:17“I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.”
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