Proverbs 8:27

When he established the heavens, I was there; 2 when he set a circle on the surface of the deep, 1

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In The King James Version

When he prepared the heavens, I was there: when he set a compass upon the face of the depth:

In Context

26while as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, 2 nor the beginning of the dust of the world. 1

28when he established the clouds above, 2 when the springs of the deep became strong, 1

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Cross References

Psalms 33:6By Adonai’s word, the heavens were made; 2 all their army by the breath of his mouth. 1

Psalms 136:5To him who by understanding made the heavens; 2 for his loving kindness is everlasting: 1

Isaiah 40:11+ 40:11. MP: Messiah is likened to a Shepard. (John 10:11) He will feed his flock like a shepherd. 2 He will gather the lambs in his arm, 2 and carry them in his bosom. 2 He will gently lead those who have their young. 1

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 →

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