Proverbs 6:2 Meaning and Explanation
“Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Your own words have bound you with an inescapable obligation.
The Context of Proverbs 6:2
This verse emphasizes how spoken promises create inescapable obligations.
What Does Proverbs 6:2 Mean?
When you make a verbal promise or agreement, you have trapped yourself as surely as a hunter snares an animal. The repetition emphasizes the certainty and irreversibility of the trap. Words spoken in a moment can create long-lasting consequences.
The snare consists of the obligation itself—the commitment you made by speaking. You are now caught by what you have promised, unable to escape without breaking your word. This highlights the power of speech to create binding consequences.
Proverbs 6:2 in the Original Language
noquash (נוקש), 'snared'—caught in a trap; used for being ensnared by one's own commitments.
Frequently Asked Questions About Proverbs 6:2
What does Proverbs 6:2 mean?
Your own words have bound you with an inescapable obligation.
What is the context of Proverbs 6:2?
This verse emphasizes how spoken promises create inescapable obligations.