Proverbs 6:28

Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned?

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Other Translations for Proverbs 6:28

BSB
Can a man walk on hot coals without scorching his feet?
AKJV
Can one go on hot coals, and his feet not be burned?
CPDV
Or could he walk over burning coals, so that his feet would not be burned?
ERV
Or can one walk upon hot coals, and his feet not be scorched?
NHEB
Or can one walk on hot coals, and his feet not be scorched?
SMT
If a man shall go upon burning coals shall his feet not be burnt?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 6:28

CanoneH376Noun MasculinegoH1980VerbuponhotcoalsH1513Noun FeminineandhisfeetH7272Noun FemininenotbeburnedH3554Verb

Commentary for Proverbs 6:28

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 6:28
Summary
Dangerous situations produce predictable injury
Event
Rhetorical question about consequence
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom