Proverbs 6:35 Meaning and Explanation
“He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts.”
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Read Full Chapter →No amount of compensation or gift-giving can appease the wronged husband's wrath.
The Context of Proverbs 6:35
The passage concludes: the adulterer has no escape through compensation; vengeance is inexorable.
What Does Proverbs 6:35 Mean?
The adulterer cannot buy his way out of the husband's vengeance through payment of ransom or offering of gifts. The wronged husband will not accept compensation; his anger transcends financial settlement. The violation of his marriage covenant cannot be repaid with gold or goods.
The husband will not rest content—he will not be satisfied or appeased. His rage is not a legal matter to be settled but a personal betrayal too deep for monetary recompense. The adulterer must face the full weight of the husband's wrath without hope of buying his way to safety or peace.
Frequently Asked Questions About Proverbs 6:35
What does Proverbs 6:35 mean?
No amount of compensation or gift-giving can appease the wronged husband's wrath.
What is the context of Proverbs 6:35?
The passage concludes: the adulterer has no escape through compensation; vengeance is inexorable.