Proverbs 7:13
So she caught him, and kissed him, and with an impudent face said unto him,
Original Language Analysis
וְהֶחֱזִ֣יקָה
So she caught
H2388
וְהֶחֱזִ֣יקָה
So she caught
Strong's:
H2388
Word #:
1 of 8
to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restra
וְנָ֣שְׁקָה
him and kissed
H5401
וְנָ֣שְׁקָה
him and kissed
Strong's:
H5401
Word #:
3 of 8
to kiss, literally or figuratively (touch); also (as a mode of attachment), to equip with weapons
הֵעֵ֥זָה
him and with an impudent
H5810
הֵעֵ֥זָה
him and with an impudent
Strong's:
H5810
Word #:
5 of 8
to be stout (literally or figuratively)
פָ֝נֶ֗יהָ
face
H6440
פָ֝נֶ֗יהָ
face
Strong's:
H6440
Word #:
6 of 8
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
Historical Context
Biblical sexuality affirms male pursuit and female response as creational norm, though moderns may debate cultural versus creational elements. Regardless, aggressive predatory sexuality (from either gender) contradicts wisdom's way. Aggressive seduction short-circuits proper discernment and decision-making, overwhelming reason with passion. This tactic succeeds because it bypasses careful consideration.
Questions for Reflection
- How does aggressive seduction (sexual or otherwise) bypass proper discernment?
- What brazen approaches to temptation have overwhelmed your careful reasoning?
- How can you create decision-making buffers that resist aggressive seduction?
Analysis & Commentary
She seizes him, kisses him, and with brazen face says... The Hebrew 'chazaq' (seize/grasp) and 'nashaq' (kiss) indicate aggressive initiative. 'Strengthened her face' ('heez paneyha') means bold, shameless, brazen. This woman doesn't wait passively but pursues aggressively. Modern culture increasingly normalizes female sexual aggression, but biblical wisdom recognizes this as predatory reversal of God's design. Seduction inverts proper order.