Proverbs 10:26

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

כַּחֹ֤מֶץ ׀ לַשִּׁנַּ֗יִם וְכֶעָשָׁ֥ן לָעֵינָ֑יִם כֵּ֥ן הֶ֝עָצֵ֗ל לְשֹׁלְחָֽיו׃

Transliteration

kaḥōmeṣ ׀ laššinnayim wə-keʿāšān lāʿêynāyim kēn heʿāṣēl ləšōləḥāyw

Grammar Details

*kaḥōmeṣ*: preposition + masculine singular noun - as vinegar
*laššinnayim*: preposition + definite article + feminine dual noun - to the teeth
*wə-keʿāšān*: conjunction + preposition + masculine singular noun - and as smoke
*lāʿêynāyim*: preposition + definite article + feminine dual noun - to the eyes
*kēn*: adverb - so/thus
*heʿāṣēl*: definite article + masculine singular adjective - the lazy one
*ləšōləḥāyw*: preposition + Qal participle masculine plural construct with 3rd person masculine singular suffix - to those sending him

Word Meanings

*ḥōmeṣ*: vinegar/sour liquid
*šinnayim*: teeth/tooth
*ʿāšān*: smoke/vapor
*ʿêynāyim*: eyes/sight
*kēn*: so/thus/in like manner
*ʿāṣēl*: lazy one/sluggard/slothful
*šōləḥāyw*: those sending him/his employers/his masters

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Referenced Verses

Prov 25:13 : 13 As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters.
Prov 25:20 : 20 As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to an heavy heart.
Prov 26:6 : 6 He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.
Matt 25:26 : 26 {G1161} His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed:
Rom 12:11 : 11 Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
Heb 6:12 : 12 That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Isa 65:5 : 5 Which say, Stand by thyself, come not near to me; for I am holier than thou. These are a smoke in my nose, a fire that burneth all the day.

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