Proverbs 20:27
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 20
“The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly.”Proverbs 20:27
What Does Proverbs 20:27 Mean?
Proverbs 20:27 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 20, verse 27 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 10 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (10)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 20:27 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Corinthians 2:11“For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.”Hebrews 4:12“For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.”Job 32:8“But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.”1 John 3:19“And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him.”Genesis 2:7“And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.”Romans 2:15“Which shew the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing one another;)”2 Corinthians 4:2“But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.”Psalms 18:28“For thou wilt light my candle: the LORD my God will enlighten my darkness.”Proverbs 20:30“The blueness of a wound cleanseth away evil: so do stripes the inward parts of the belly.”Luke 11:36“If thy whole body therefore be full of light, having no part dark, the whole shall be full of light, as when the bright shining of a candle doth give thee light.”
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