Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleBetter an open rebuke than love that is concealed. Young's Literal Translation Better [is] open reproof than hidden love. King James Bible Open rebuke [is] better than secret love. Hebrew Betterט֭וֹבָה (ṭō·w·ḇāh) Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good an open מְגֻלָּ֑ה (mə·ḡul·lāh) Verb - Pual - Participle - feminine singular Strong's 1540: To denude, to exile, to reveal rebuke תּוֹכַ֣חַת (tō·w·ḵa·ḥaṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8433: Chastisement, correction, refutation, proof than love מֵֽאַהֲבָ֥ה (mê·’a·hă·ḇāh) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 160: Love (noun) that is concealed. מְסֻתָּֽרֶת׃ (mə·sut·tā·reṯ) Verb - Pual - Participle - feminine singular Strong's 5641: To hide, conceal |
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