Cross references
Proverbs 20:27
The spirit
of a man is the lamp of the LORD,
searching out his inmost being.
- a Or breath or speech
Proverbs 20:27 has 8 cross-references in the OpenBible.info data, 8 of them with at least 4 reader votes. The strongest point to 1 Corinthians 2:11 (42 votes) and Hebrews 4:12–13 (32 votes). 4 other verses point back to it. It links with 9 other books, from Genesis 2 to 1 John 3.
Which verses does Proverbs 20:27 point to?
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- 1 Corinthians 2:1142 votes
For who among men knows the thoughts of man except his own spirit within him? So too, no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God.
- Hebrews 4:12–1332 votes
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.
- Job 32:827 votes
But there is a spirit in a man, the breath of the Almighty, that gives him understanding.
- 1 John 3:19–2115 votes
And by this we will know that we belong to the truth, and will assure our hearts in His presence: Even if our hearts condemn us, God is greater than our hearts, and He knows all things. …
- Genesis 2:714 votes
Then the LORD God formed man from the dust of the ground and breathed the breath of life into his nostrils, and the man became a living being.
- Romans 2:1514 votes
So they show that the work of the law is written on their hearts, their consciences also bearing witness, and their thoughts either accusing or defending them
- 2 Corinthians 4:2–613 votes
Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God. And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. …
- Proverbs 20:3010 votes
Lashes and wounds scour evil, and beatings cleanse the inmost parts.
Which verses point to Proverbs 20:27?
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