Proverbs 26:21
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 26
“As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.”Proverbs 26:21
What Does Proverbs 26:21 Mean?
Proverbs 26:21 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 26, verse 21 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 9 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (9)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 26:21 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 15:18“A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.”Proverbs 29:22“An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.”2 Samuel 20:1“And there happened to be there a man of Belial, whose name was Sheba, the son of Bichri, a Benjamite: and he blew a trumpet, and said, We have no part in David, neither have we inheritance in the son of Jesse: every man to his tents, O Israel.”1 Kings 12:2“And it came to pass, when Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who was yet in Egypt, heard of it, (for he was fled from the presence of king Solomon, and Jeroboam dwelt in Egypt;)”1 Kings 12:20“And it came to pass, when all Israel heard that Jeroboam was come again, that they sent and called him unto the congregation, and made him king over all Israel: there was none that followed the house of David, but the tribe of Judah only.”Psalms 120:4“Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper.”Proverbs 10:12“Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.”Proverbs 17:14“The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.”Proverbs 30:33“Surely the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, and the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood: so the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife.”
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