Proverbs 8:23
I was formed a long time ago, at the first, before the world began.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was.
In Context
22The Lord created me first of all; I was made before anything else.
24I was born when there were no ocean depths, when there were no springs pouring out water.
Cross References
Genesis 1:26God said, “Let us make human beings in our image who are like us. They will have authority over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, and over the whole of the earth and every creature that moves on it.”
Micah 5:1Gather your troops together, Jerusalem! An enemy is besieging us. They will strike Israel's leader on the cheek with a rod.
John 17:5Now Father, glorify me in your presence with the glory I had with you before the beginning of the world.
Ephesians 1:10at the appropriate time to bring everyone together in Christ—those in heaven and those on the earth.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 8:23-32
Wisdom Eternal and Divine. 22 The Lord possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old. 23 I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was. 24 When there were no depths, I was brought forth; when there were no fountains abounding with water. 25 Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I brought forth: 26 While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the highest part of the dust of the world. 27 When he prepared the heavens, I was there: when… Read the whole commentary →