Bible Commentary

Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I brought forth: Compare Psa 90:2. What the Psalmist said of Yahweh, the teacher here asserts of Wisdom; she was before the everlasting hills. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible Settled; or, fixed by their roots in the earth. Fuente: English Annotations on the Holy … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 8:25”

When [there were] no depths, I was brought forth; when [there were] no fountains abounding with water. Compare Gen. 1; Job 22; Job 26:1-14; 38: A world of waters, great deeps lying in darkness, this was the picture of the remotest time of which man could form any conception, and yet the co-existence of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 8:24”

I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was. 23. set up ] Gesenius renders anointed here and in Psa 2:6, where the same word occurs. But “the verb means ‘to pour out,’ and then ‘to pour metals in a state of fusion into a mould’: hence it passes over … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 8:23”

The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old. 22. possessed ] So also R.V. text: marg., “or, formed.” , LXX.; , Aquila; possedit, Vulg. This word has been a battleground of controversy since the days of the Arian heresy. But it is well to remember that, all theological … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 8:22”

That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures. 21. I will fill their treasures ] or, that I may fill their treasuries. R.V. The LXX. add to this verse: “If I announce to you the things that are daily coming to pass, I will be mindful … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 8:21”

I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment: Pro 8:20 I lead in the way of righteousnses. Substance the inheritance of the saints I. Jesus leads in the way of righteousness– 1. By leading them into His holy, strict, and condemning law. 2. By implanting sincerity and uprightness. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 8:20”

My fruit [is] better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver. 19. gold silver ] Comp. Pro 3:14. revenue ] Or, increase, R.V. marg., preserving the figure of fruit in the parallel clause. , LXX.; genimina, Vulg. Pro 8:22-31. Her august claims. Wisdom appeals to us, not only upon the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 8:19”

Riches and honor [are] with me; [yea], durable riches and righteousness. 18. durable ] Or, ancient, R.V. marg. The word, of which the root meaning is to grow old, in the sense of continuance, may look backward to what has already grown old and is ancient, or forward to what is abiding, and therefore will … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 8:18”

I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me. 17. early ] Rather diligently, R.V. text, though R.V. marg. retains, early. See Pro 1:28, note. Wisdom is as accessible as she is desirable. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 17. I love them that love me] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 8:17”

By me princes rule, and nobles, [even] all the judges of the earth. 16. princes ] “or rulers,” R.V. marg. The Heb. word is not the same as in Pro 8:15. The variety of words is used in order to bring all official positions within the domain of Wisdom. of the earth ] “Many ancient … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 8:16”