Proverbs 30:27

The locusts have no king, yet go they forth all of them by bands;

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Other Translations for Proverbs 30:27

BSB
the locusts have no king, yet they all advance in formation;
AKJV
The locusts have no king, yet go they forth all of them by bands;
CPDV
The locust has no king, but they all depart by their troops.
ERV
The locusts have no king, yet go they forth all of them by bands;
NHEB
The locusts have no king, yet they advance in ranks.
SMT
To the locust no king, and it will go forth divided all of them;

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 30:27

ThelocustsH697Noun MasculinehavenokingH4428Noun MasculineyetgotheyforthH3318VerballofthembybandsH2686Verb

Commentary for Proverbs 30:27

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 30:27
Summary
Locusts achieve coordination without hierarchical leadership
Event
Example of locusts' organized swarms
Estimated Time Period
c. 700 BC
Category
Wisdom