Proverbs 24:33 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Just a little more sleep, a little more dozing, a little more lying in bed with your hands folded:

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is describing someone making excuses for being lazy, always wanting just a bit more rest instead of getting up to work.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Proverbs, which is a collection of wise sayings attributed to King Solomon, this verse is part of a larger passage warning about the perils of laziness, specifically referencing the consequences seen in a sluggard's neglected field as described in Proverbs 24:30-34. In ancient Israelite society, where agriculture and manual labor were central to daily life, diligence was highly valued as a means of survival and prosperity. This proverb uses simple, everyday imagery to emphasize how small indulgences in idleness can lead to downfall.

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