Proverbs 24:27
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 24
“Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house.”Proverbs 24:27
What Does Proverbs 24:27 Mean?
Proverbs 24:27 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 24, verse 27 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 7 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (7)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 24:27 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Luke 14:28“For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?”1 Kings 5:17“And the king commanded, and they brought great stones, costly stones, and hewed stones, to lay the foundation of the house.”1 Kings 6:7“And the house, when it was in building, was built of stone made ready before it was brought thither: so that there was neither hammer nor axe nor any tool of iron heard in the house, while it was in building.”Proverbs 17:19“He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.”Judges 19:16“And, behold, there came an old man from his work out of the field at even, which was also of mount Ephraim; and he sojourned in Gibeah: but the men of the place were Benjamites.”Psalms 112:5“A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.”Jeremiah 22:14“That saith, I will build me a wide house and large chambers, and cutteth him out windows; and it is cieled with cedar, and painted with vermilion.”
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