Proverbs 6:16 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

There are six things the LORD hates, no, seven things that are disgusting to him:

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse introduces a list of behaviors that God finds deeply offensive and detestable.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Proverbs, attributed to King Solomon, this verse is part of a collection of wisdom sayings intended to instruct the people of Israel on living a righteous life amid the moral challenges of ancient Near Eastern culture. During the time of the Israelite monarchy, such proverbs were commonly used to teach ethical principles and warn against behaviors that could lead to societal and spiritual downfall. This passage employs a poetic literary device to emphasize God's standards of holiness, reflecting the broader wisdom tradition that valued personal integrity and divine reverence.

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