Proverbs 8:23
In ages long ago I was made—from the first, 1 from the beginnings of the earth. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was.
In Context
22Yahweh created me at the beginning, 1 the first of his deeds then. 1
24Before there were oceans, I was given birth— 1 before there were springs abounding with water. 1
Cross References
Genesis 1:26God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. Let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the sky, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” + 1:26 Some ancient copies have: ... Over the livestock, over all the animals of the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth .
Micah 5:1Now come together in battle ranks, 1 daughter of soldiers; 1 the soldiers have set up a siege around city, 1 with a rod they will strike the judge of Israel 1 on the cheek. + 5:1 Instead of come together in battle ranks , some interpreters translate cut yourselves , referring to the pagan practice of cutting oneself while praying to idols. Also, some modern versions follow an ancient version that reads build up your fortifications . 1
John 17:5Now, Father, glorify me along with yourself with the glory that I had with you before the world was made.
Ephesians 1:10with a view to a plan for the fullness of time, to bring all things together, all things in heaven and on earth, under one head, even Christ.
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 →