Proverbs 8:30

then I was the craftsman by his side. 2 I was a delight day by day, 2 always rejoicing before him, 1

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In The King James Version

Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him;

In Context

29when he gave to the sea its boundary by his statute, 2 that the waters should not violate the word of his mouth, 2 when he marked out the foundations of the earth; 1

31Rejoicing in his whole world. 2 My delight was with the sons of men. 1

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Cross References

Isaiah 42:1+ 42:1 a MP: Messiah is God’s chosen servant that brings delight to his Lord. (Matt 12:17-18) “Behold, my servant, whom I uphold; 2 + 42:1 b MP: Messiah pleases God. (Matt 3:16-17, 17:5) my chosen, in whom my soul delights— 2 + 42:1 c MP: Messiah has the Spirit of God upon him. (See also Is 61:1-2). (Matt 3:16b; Acts 10:38a) I have put my Ruach ·Spirit, Breath· on him. 2 + 42:1 d MP: Messiah provides “justice” to the Gentiles. (See also Is 11:3-4). (Matt 12:18d, 24:14) He will bring mishpat ·justice· to the nations. 1

Matthew 17:5While he was still speaking, behold, + 17:5. MP: “Kiss the Son” shows God has a Son deserving honor. (Ps 2:12) + 17:5. MP: Messiah pleases God. (Is 42:1b) a bright cloud overshadowed them. Behold, a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is my agapetos ·beloved, esteemed· Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to him.”

John 1:18No one has seen God at any time. The one and only Son, who is in the bosom of Abba ·Father familiar, Dear Dad·, he has declared him.

John 16:28I came from haAbba ·the Father·, and have come into the world. Again, I leave the world, and go to haAbba ·the Father·.”

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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