Proverbs 30:12

“A generation pure in its own eyes, and from its filth not washed.”

Proverbs 30:12 · direct translation from the Hebrew
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Proverbs 30:12, word by word

A generationדּוֹרdor

generation

The people of the same time.

Where else “dor” appears
pureטָהוֹרtahor

clean

Fit under the law for worship, without stain.

Where else “tahor” appears
in its own eyesעֵינָיenay

sight

"In the eyes of" someone: in their view.

Where else “enay” appears
from its filthצֹּאָתtsoat

excrement, filth

Excrement, filth. Used literally (2 Kings 18:27, in the form that is read) and figuratively, of what defiles a person or a people (Isaiah 4:4; 28:8).

Where else “tsoat” appears
washedרֻחָץruchats

wash

Wash; wash oneself, bathe.

Where else “ruchats” appears

The context

11A generation curses its father and does not bless its mother.

12 · This verse (above)

13A generation —how lofty are its eyes, and its eyelids are lifted up.

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