Proverbs 6:35
He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts.
Original Language Analysis
לֹא
H3808
לֹא
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
1 of 10
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
יִ֭שָּׂא
He will not regard
H5375
יִ֭שָּׂא
He will not regard
Strong's:
H5375
Word #:
2 of 10
to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
פְּנֵ֣י
H6440
פְּנֵ֣י
Strong's:
H6440
Word #:
3 of 10
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
כָל
H3605
כָל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
4 of 10
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
כֹּ֑פֶר
any ransom
H3724
כֹּ֑פֶר
any ransom
Strong's:
H3724
Word #:
5 of 10
properly, a cover, i.e., (literally) a village (as covered in)
וְלֹֽא
H3808
וְלֹֽא
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
6 of 10
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
יֹ֝אבֶ֗ה
neither will he rest content
H14
יֹ֝אבֶ֗ה
neither will he rest content
Strong's:
H14
Word #:
7 of 10
to breathe after, i.e., (figuratively) to be acquiescent
כִּ֣י
H3588
כִּ֣י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
8 of 10
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
Historical Context
Mosaic Law allowed financial compensation for various offenses, but adultery required death (Leviticus 20:10). Though enforcement varied, the principle remained: some sins create irreparable harm. Davids offering Uriah's widow, payment to Bathsheba, gifts to anyone couldn't repair the murder and adultery's damage. Second Samuel 12:13-14 records God's forgiveness but lasting consequences.
Questions for Reflection
- What damage have you caused that financial compensation cannot repair?
- How does understanding that some consequences persist despite forgiveness affect your view of sin's seriousness?
- What relationships in your life require genuine repentance and changed behavior, not merely apology or gifts?
Analysis & Commentary
The wronged husband will not regard any ransom, nor be appeased though you multiply gifts. The Hebrew 'chaphets' (delight/accept) and 'abah' (consent/be willing) describe absolute refusal. No amount of payment satisfies betrayed love's wound. Financial compensation can't heal personal betrayal. This warns: adultery creates damage that wealth cannot repair. While civil offenses allow financial restitution, covenant violations demand more than money can provide.