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Proverbs 8:21

That I may give wealth to those who 'ahav ·affectionately love· me. 2 I fill their treasuries. 1

One Unity Resource Bible

In The King James Version

That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures.

In Context

20I walk in the way of righteousness, 2 in the middle of the paths of mishpat ·justice·; 1

22+ 8:22 (22-23) MP: This prophecy is debated between Jewish and Christian interpretations. Jewish: Wisdom in Proverbs refers to Torah itself, and therefore God’s Wisdom revealed in Torah was before the creation in (Gen 1:1). Christian: Messiah is from everlasting, for he is the incarnate wisdom of God. Therefore wisdom in Proverbs refers to Messiah. OUSB Proposed: The two perspectives can be reconciled if Messiah is not wisdom itself, rather the fullness of the wisdom expressed in the Living Torah ·Teachings·. (John 17:5, 17:24; 1 Cor 1:24; Col 1:15-17) “ Adonai possessed me in the beginning of his work, 2 before his deeds of old. 1

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Cross References

Genesis 15:14I will also judge that nation, whom they will serve. Afterward they will come out with great wealth, + 15:14. (13-14) Quoted in Acts 7:6-7

Psalms 16:11You will show me the path of life. 2 In your presence is fullness of joy. + 16:11. (8-11) Quoted in Acts 2:25-28 1 In your right hand there are pleasures forever more.

Proverbs 6:31but if he is found, he shall restore seven times. 2 He shall give all the wealth of his house. 1

Proverbs 24:4by knowledge the rooms are filled 2 with all rare and beautiful treasure. 1

John 1:1+ 1:1 (1-3) MP: Messiah is creator of all. He is eternal and remains constant. (Ps 102:25-27a) + 1:1 (1-2) MP: Messiah is from everlasting just as Yahweh God is eternal. (Is 48:16b) + 1:1 (1-3) MP: Messiah is from everlasting, meaning He preexisted, “whose origins are far in the past, back in ancient times”. (Mic 5:2c) + 1:1 (1-14) MP: Messiah is God’s word sent forth to accomplish. (Zech 11:10-11b) B'resheet ·In the beginning of the beginning· was ha D'var ·the Word·, and ha D'var ·the Word· was with God, and ha D'var ·the Word· was God.

Matthew Henry on Proverbs 8:13-22

The Advantages of Wisdom. 12 I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions. 13 The fear of the Lord is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate. 14 Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength. 15 By me kings reign, and princes decree justice. 16 By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth. 17 I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me. 18 Riches and honour are with me;… Read the whole commentary →

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