Proverbs 8:22
+ 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
One Unity Resource Bible
In The King James Version
The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.
In Context
21That I may give wealth to those who 'ahav ·affectionately love· me. 2 I fill their treasuries. 1
23I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, 2 before the earth existed. 1
Cross References
Psalms 104:24Adonai, how many are your works! 2 In wisdom have you made them all. 2 The earth is full of your riches. 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 →