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her slain are a mighty throng.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/7.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />For she has been the ruin of many; many men have been her victims.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/7.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />for many a victim has she laid low, and all her slain are a mighty throng.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />For she has brought many down to death; her slain are many in number.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/7.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For she hath cast down many wounded: yea, many strong <i>men</i> have been slain by her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/7.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For she has cast down many wounded, And all who were slain by her were strong <i>men.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For many are the victims she has brought to ruin, And numerous are all those slaughtered by her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/7.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />For many are the victims she has cast down, And numerous are all her slain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />For many are the victims she has cast down, And numerous are all her slain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For many are the slain <i>whom</i> she has cast down, And numerous are all those killed by her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />For she has cast down many [mortally] wounded; Indeed, all who were killed by her were strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For she has brought many down to death; her victims are countless.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For she has brought many down to death; her victims are countless. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/7.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For she hath cast down many wounded: Yea, all her slain are a mighty host.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Such a woman has caused the downfall and destruction of a lot of men. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/7.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For she hath cast down many wounded: yea, all her slain are a mighty host.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />because she has brought down many victims, and she has killed all too many.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/7.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />She has been the ruin of many men and caused the death of too many to count. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/7.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />For many are the victims whom she has conquered, and many are her slain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />For she has brought many down to death; her slain are many in number.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/7.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />for she has brought down many fatally wounded, and all those she has slain are many. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />for she has thrown down many wounded. Yes, all her slain are a mighty army.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For she hath cast down many wounded: yes, many strong men have been slain by her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/7.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />for she has thrown down many wounded. Yes, all her slain are a mighty army. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />For many [are] the wounded she caused to fall, "" And mighty [are] all her slain ones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> For many are the wounded she caused to fall, And mighty are all her slain ones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For she cast down many wounded, and the strong all being slain by her.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For she hath cast down many wounded, and the strongest have been slain by her. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />For she has tossed aside many wounded, and some of those who were very strong have been slain by her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/7.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />For many are those she has struck down dead, numerous, those she has slain. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />For many are those she has laid low, and numerous are her victims.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For she has cast down many wounded; yea, many mighty men have been slain by her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Because she has cast down a multitude of the slain and mighty ones; they all have been killed by her.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/7.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />For she hath cast down many wounded; Yea, a mighty host are all her slain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />for she has wounded and cast down many, and those whom she has slain are innumerable.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/7-26.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=1284" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/7.htm">Warnings about the Adulteress</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">25</span>Do not let your heart turn aside to her ways; do not stray into her paths. <span class="reftext">26</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/7227.htm" title="7227: rab·bîm (Adj-mp) -- Much, many, great. By contracted from rabab; abundant.">she has brought many</a> <a href="/hebrew/5307.htm" title="5307: hip·pî·lāh (V-Hifil-Perf-3fs) -- To fall, lie. A primitive root; to fall, in a great variety of applications.">down</a> <a href="/hebrew/2491.htm" title="2491: ḥă·lā·lîm (N-mp) -- Pierced, polluted. From chalal; pierced; figuratively, polluted.">to death;</a> <a href="/hebrew/2026.htm" title="2026: hă·ru·ḡe·hā (V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-mpc:: 3fs) -- To kill, slay. A primitive root; to smite with deadly intent.">her slain</a> <a href="/hebrew/6099.htm" title="6099: wa·‘ă·ṣu·mîm (Conj-w:: Adj-mp) -- Mighty, numerous. Or matsum; passive participle of atsam; powerful; by implication, numerous.">are many</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">in number.</a> </span><span class="reftext">27</span>Her house is the road to Sheol, descending to the chambers of death.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/6-26.htm">Proverbs 6:26-29</a></span><br />For the levy of the prostitute is poverty, and the adulteress preys upon your very life. / Can a man embrace fire and his clothes not be burned? / Can a man walk on hot coals without scorching his feet? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/5-3.htm">Proverbs 5:3-5</a></span><br />Though the lips of the forbidden woman drip honey and her speech is smoother than oil, / in the end she is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a double-edged sword. / Her feet go down to death; her steps lead straight to Sheol.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/2-18.htm">Proverbs 2:18-19</a></span><br />For her house sinks down to death, and her tracks to the departed spirits. / None who go to her return or negotiate the paths of life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/9-18.htm">Proverbs 9:18</a></span><br />But they do not know that the dead are there, that her guests are in the depths of Sheol.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/7-26.htm">Ecclesiastes 7:26</a></span><br />And I find more bitter than death the woman who is a snare, whose heart is a net, and whose hands are chains. The man who pleases God escapes her, but the sinner is ensnared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/16-4.htm">Judges 16:4-21</a></span><br />Some time later, Samson fell in love with a woman in the Valley of Sorek, whose name was Delilah. / The lords of the Philistines went to her and said, “Entice him and find out the source of his great strength and how we can overpower him to tie him up and subdue him. Then each one of us will give you eleven hundred shekels of silver.” / So Delilah said to Samson, “Please tell me the source of your great strength and how you can be tied up and subdued.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/11-1.htm">1 Kings 11:1-4</a></span><br />King Solomon, however, loved many foreign women along with the daughter of Pharaoh—women of Moab, Ammon, Edom, and Sidon, as well as Hittite women. / These women were from the nations about which the LORD had told the Israelites, “You must not intermarry with them, for surely they will turn your hearts after their gods.” Yet Solomon clung to these women in love. / He had seven hundred wives of royal birth and three hundred concubines—and his wives turned his heart away. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/39-7.htm">Genesis 39:7-12</a></span><br />and after some time his master’s wife cast her eyes upon Joseph and said, “Sleep with me.” / But he refused. “Look,” he said to his master’s wife, “with me here, my master does not concern himself with anything in his house, and he has entrusted everything he owns to my care. / No one in this house is greater than I am. He has withheld nothing from me except you, because you are his wife. So how could I do such a great evil and sin against God?” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/11-2.htm">2 Samuel 11:2-5</a></span><br />One evening David got up from his bed and strolled around on the roof of the palace. And from the roof he saw a woman bathing—a very beautiful woman. / So David sent and inquired about the woman, and he was told, “This is Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam and the wife of Uriah the Hittite.” / Then David sent messengers to get her, and when she came to him, he slept with her. (Now she had just purified herself from her uncleanness.) Then she returned home. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/4-11.htm">Hosea 4:11</a></span><br />to promiscuity, wine, and new wine, which take away understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-28.htm">Matthew 5:28</a></span><br />But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/6-18.htm">1 Corinthians 6:18</a></span><br />Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a man can commit is outside his body, but he who sins sexually sins against his own body.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-14.htm">James 1:14-15</a></span><br />But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed. / Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/4-3.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:3-5</a></span><br />For it is God’s will that you should be holy: You must abstain from sexual immorality; / each of you must know how to control his own body in holiness and honor, / not in lustful passion like the Gentiles who do not know God;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/5-19.htm">Galatians 5:19-21</a></span><br />The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; / idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions, / and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For she has cast down many wounded: yes, many strong men have been slain by her.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/6-33.htm">Proverbs 6:33</a></b></br> A wound and dishonour shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/16-21.htm">Judges 16:21</a></b></br> But the Philistines took him, and put out his eyes, and brought him down to Gaza, and bound him with fetters of brass; and he did grind in the prison house.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/3-6.htm">2 Samuel 3:6-8,27</a></b></br> And it came to pass, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong for the house of Saul… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/148-2.htm">Army</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-14.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-21.htm">Caused</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-35.htm">Great</a> <a href="/psalms/148-2.htm">Host</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-13.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/psalms/150-2.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/psalms/105-24.htm">Numerous</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-7.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/psalms/89-10.htm">Slain</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-3.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/psalms/109-30.htm">Throng</a> <a href="/psalms/141-6.htm">Thrown</a> <a href="/psalms/10-14.htm">Victim</a> <a href="/psalms/10-10.htm">Victims</a> <a href="/psalms/124-6.htm">Wounded</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/30-31.htm">Army</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-33.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-26.htm">Caused</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-11.htm">Great</a> <a href="/isaiah/13-4.htm">Host</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/9-1.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-32.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/isaiah/54-1.htm">Numerous</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-5.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-13.htm">Slain</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-28.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/4-15.htm">Throng</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-11.htm">Thrown</a> <a href="/habakkuk/2-7.htm">Victim</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-28.htm">Victims</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-14.htm">Wounded</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 7</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/7-1.htm">Solomon persuades to a sincere and kind familiarity with wisdom</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/7-6.htm">In an example of his own experience he shows</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/7-10.htm">the cunning of a harlot</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/7-22.htm">and the desperate simplicity of a young wanton</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/7-24.htm">He detests such wickedness</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/7.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/proverbs/7.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>For she has brought many down to death;</b><br>This phrase highlights the destructive power of the seductress, often interpreted as a metaphor for folly or sin. In biblical context, the "she" refers to the adulterous woman, representing temptation and moral downfall. The imagery of being "brought down to death" underscores the severe consequences of succumbing to sin, echoing the warnings found throughout Proverbs about the dangers of straying from wisdom and righteousness. This aligns with the broader biblical theme that sin leads to spiritual death, as seen in <a href="/romans/6-23.htm">Romans 6:23</a>, which states, "For the wages of sin is death." The phrase serves as a cautionary reminder of the ultimate cost of turning away from God's path.<p><b>her slain are many in number.</b><br>This part of the verse emphasizes the widespread impact and prevalence of those who have fallen victim to temptation and sin. The term "slain" suggests a violent or sudden downfall, reinforcing the idea that the consequences of sin are not only severe but also inevitable. Historically, this reflects the cultural context of ancient Israel, where moral and spiritual integrity were paramount, and deviation from God's commandments often led to dire outcomes. The phrase can be connected to the broader biblical narrative of the narrow path to life versus the broad road to destruction, as mentioned in <a href="/matthew/7-13.htm">Matthew 7:13-14</a>. It serves as a stark warning to remain vigilant and steadfast in faith, avoiding the pitfalls that have ensnared many before.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_seductress.htm">The Seductress</a></b><br>This figure represents the personification of temptation and sin, often depicted as a wayward woman leading others astray. In the context of Proverbs, she symbolizes the dangers of succumbing to immoral desires.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_victims.htm">The Victims</a></b><br>These are the individuals who have fallen prey to the seductress's allure. They represent those who have been led away from wisdom and righteousness, resulting in spiritual and sometimes physical ruin.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of Proverbs, Solomon is known for his wisdom. He uses this passage to warn against the dangers of immorality and the importance of adhering to wisdom.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_path_to_death.htm">The Path to Death</a></b><br>This is a metaphorical place representing the consequences of following the seductress. It signifies spiritual death and separation from God.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_house_of_the_seductress.htm">The House of the Seductress</a></b><br>Symbolically, this is the place where temptation resides. It is a setting of danger and destruction for those who enter.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_deceptive_nature_of_sin.htm">The Deceptive Nature of Sin</a></b><br>Sin often appears attractive and harmless at first, but its end is destruction. We must be vigilant and discerning to avoid being led astray.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_wisdom.htm">The Importance of Wisdom</a></b><br>Proverbs consistently emphasizes the value of wisdom. By seeking God's wisdom, we can recognize and resist the allure of temptation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_the_heart.htm">Guarding the Heart</a></b><br>We must protect our hearts and minds from influences that lead us away from God. This involves being mindful of what we consume and the company we keep.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_immorality.htm">The Consequences of Immorality</a></b><br>Engaging in immoral behavior has serious consequences, both spiritually and physically. Understanding this can motivate us to pursue righteousness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/accountability_and_community.htm">Accountability and Community</a></b><br>Surrounding ourselves with a community of believers can provide support and accountability, helping us to stay on the path of righteousness.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 7</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_the_lord_present_there.htm">Who is the true mother of the living child?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_proverbs_26_7_contradict_other_wisdom.htm">Proverbs 26:7: Does the idea of a proverb in a fool's mouth being 'useless' conflict with other Bible passages that suggest all wisdom is beneficial?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_tragedies_align_with_proverbs_19_23.htm">Proverbs 19:23 promises protection from harm for those who fear God--how do real-world tragedies affecting believers align with this assurance?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_proverbs_7_22-27_unjust_or_unmerciful.htm">Does the depiction of sudden destruction for the tempted (Proverbs 7:22-27) contradict a just and merciful God?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 26.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">For she hath east down many wounded.</span> Delitzsch, "For many are the slain whom she hath caused to fall." The harlot marks her course with ruined souls, as a ruthless conqueror leaves a field of battle strewn with corpses. <span class="cmt_word">Yea, many strong</span> (<span class="accented">atsum</span>) <span class="accented"><span class="cmt_word"></span>men have been slain by her.</span> One thinks of Samson and David and Solomon, the victims of illicit love, and suffering for it. Vulgate, <span class="accented">et fortissimi quique interfecti sunt ab ea.</span> But the Septuagint and many moderns take <span class="accented">atsum</span> in the sense of "numerous," as <a href="/psalms/35-18.htm">Psalm 35:18</a>; <span class="greek">ἀναρίθμητοι</span>, "innumerable are her slain," The former interpretation seems preferable, and avoids tautology. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/7-26.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">For</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(kî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">she has brought many</span><br /><span class="heb">רַבִּ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(rab·bîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7227.htm">Strong's 7227: </a> </span><span class="str2">Much, many, great</span><br /><br /><span class="word">down</span><br /><span class="heb">הִפִּ֑ילָה</span> <span class="translit">(hip·pî·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5307.htm">Strong's 5307: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall, lie</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to death;</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲלָלִ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·lā·lîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2491.htm">Strong's 2491: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pierced, polluted</span><br /><br /><span class="word">her slain</span><br /><span class="heb">הֲרֻגֶֽיהָ׃</span> <span class="translit">(hă·ru·ḡe·hā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2026.htm">Strong's 2026: </a> </span><span class="str2">To smite with deadly intent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are many</span><br /><span class="heb">וַ֝עֲצֻמִ֗ים</span> <span class="translit">(wa·‘ă·ṣu·mîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6099.htm">Strong's 6099: </a> </span><span class="str2">Powerful, numerous</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in number.</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/7-26.htm">Proverbs 7:26 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/7-26.htm">Proverbs 7:26 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/7-26.htm">Proverbs 7:26 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/7-26.htm">Proverbs 7:26 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/7-26.htm">Proverbs 7:26 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/7-26.htm">Proverbs 7:26 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/7-26.htm">Proverbs 7:26 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/7-26.htm">Proverbs 7:26 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/7-26.htm">Proverbs 7:26 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/7-26.htm">Proverbs 7:26 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/7-26.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 7:26 For she has thrown down many wounded (Prov. 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