Proverbs 27:25The hay is removed, and the new growth appears, the grasses of the hills are gathered in.
The setting
Ancient Israel's agricultural cycle. Spring arrives, dead winter grass removed, fresh growth emerges from hillsides. Modern Israel/Palestine.
The emotion here: peaceful observation of God's reliable patterns in creation
The original word
dasha (דָּשָׁא) — to sprout, spring up; the unstoppable force of new life breaking through
Why it matters
Israeli farmers still follow this exact cycle today — old growth must be cleared for new pasture
Read with care
What most readers miss in Proverbs 27:25
This isn't just about farming — it's sandwiched between verses about wealth and provision, showing God's reliable renewal cycle
Common misconceptionPeople read this as 'everything works out eventually' but it's actually about active participation — farmers must remove old hay and gather new grass. God provides, but we must work.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Proverbs 27:25
Bible Genome reading
Proverbs 27:25 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Proverbs 27:25 comes from the book of Proverbs, written during the Divided Kingdom period. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 50% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the wisdom genre of biblical literature. Key themes include providence, cycles. Notable phrases: new growth appears.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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