Proverbs 6:34 Meaning and Explanation
“For jealousy is the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The husband's jealous rage over betrayal is ferocious and will not be stayed.
The Context of Proverbs 6:34
The wronged husband's inevitable response to adultery is unrestrained vengeance.
What Does Proverbs 6:34 Mean?
The jealousy of a wronged husband is described as 'the rage of a man'—an intense, overpowering fury. This is not mere sadness or hurt but a burning anger that consumes him. The proverb acknowledges that human jealousy is a legitimate response to betrayal of the marriage covenant.
Because of this fierce jealousy, the husband will not spare the adulterer in the day of vengeance. He will not hold back or show mercy. The certainty conveyed is that the wronged husband will take his revenge without restraint. This is presented not as a prescription for justice but as a description of inevitable human response.
Proverbs 6:34 in the Original Language
qin'ah (קִנְאָה), 'jealousy'—intense passion and protective zeal; here manifested as rage.
Frequently Asked Questions About Proverbs 6:34
What does Proverbs 6:34 mean?
The husband's jealous rage over betrayal is ferocious and will not be stayed.
What is the context of Proverbs 6:34?
The wronged husband's inevitable response to adultery is unrestrained vengeance.