Bible Strands
Proverbs 8:4
“To you, O men, I call out, and my cry is to the sons of men.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Wisdom addresses her proclamation to all men and the broader human race while positioned at the city gates.
The words — The verb קרא ('ek.Ra) translates literally as "I call," marking the declaration as an active summons rather than a passive observation.
The thread — This direct summons to all people recurs in Matthew 11:15, Psalms 49:1, and Psalms 50:1, where speakers demand universal attention.
Why it lands — The text establishes that the appeal is public and indiscriminate, requiring the reader to acknowledge the call before any instruction can take effect.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man.
Cross-references
- Matthew 11:15 He who has ears, let him hear.
- Psalms 49:1 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. Hear this, all you peoples; listen, all inhabitants of the world,
- Psalms 50:1 A Psalm of Asaph. The Mighty One, God the LORD, speaks and summons the earth from where the sun rises to where it sets.
- John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.
- Revelation 22:17 The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” Let the one who hears say, “Come!” And let the one who is thirsty come, and the one who desires the water of life drink freely.
- 2 Corinthians 5:19 that God was reconciling the world to Himself in Christ, not counting men’s trespasses against them. And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation.
- Colossians 1:23 if indeed you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope of the gospel you heard, which has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant.
- Colossians 1:28 We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.
- 1 Timothy 2:4 who wants everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
- Titus 2:11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to everyone.