Proverbs 6:26 Meaning and Explanation
“For by means of a whorish woman a man is brought to a piece of bread: and the adulteress will hunt for the precious life.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The unfaithful woman destroys a man's prosperity and seeks his very life.
The Context of Proverbs 6:26
The consequences of yielding to seduction: financial ruin and the loss of one's very self.
What Does Proverbs 6:26 Mean?
A man who gives himself to an unfaithful woman loses his wealth and ends up with nothing—'a piece of bread.' What once was prosperity becomes bare subsistence. The woman's seduction is actually a trap that impoverishes him. This is not a love affair but a predatory relationship.
The 'adulteress will hunt for the precious life'—she pursues him as a hunter stalks game. The contrast is stark: she seeks his precious life (his soul, his existence, his future) while leaving him with only a piece of bread. She hunts him for his destruction, not his welfare. Her flattery masks this predatory nature.
Frequently Asked Questions About Proverbs 6:26
What does Proverbs 6:26 mean?
The unfaithful woman destroys a man's prosperity and seeks his very life.
What is the context of Proverbs 6:26?
The consequences of yielding to seduction: financial ruin and the loss of one's very self.