proverbs-8

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 8:22

HEAVENLY ORIGIN OF WISDOM, Proverbs 8:22-31. 22. Possessed me… of old Literally, from then, since. Great controversies have been held over this word. Great theological questions have been supposed involved. Hence the earnestness of the disputants. “I will also show mine opinion.” (1.) It is an error to lay too much stress upon words, especially on their etymology, in a poetical composition, in order to deduce nice theological distinctions. Theology is a science, and requires words to... read more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 8:23

23. I was set up from everlasting Rather, from eternity, or from unknown ages, I was anointed. From the beginning Before the earth existed. Anointing was the initiating ceremony into high office among the Hebrews; hence the word is equivalent to appointing, constituting, inaugurating. Wisdom was installed in her high functions from eternity. The other expressions, “from the beginning,” “or ever the earth,” are paraphrastic, exegetical, or qualificative. עולם , ( ‘ holam,)... read more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 8:24

24. When… no depths, I was brought forth Better, when no abysses, I was produced. When… no fountains abounding with water The precise idea of the last words is uncertain. The participle for “abounding,” נכבדי , may mean glorious. Perhaps it may be equivalent to our expression, “fountains of sparkling water.” The sentiment of the whole verse then would be: I was produced before there were either oceans or flowing streams. Brought forth, Stuart renders, “was born.” Produced is... read more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 8:25

25. Settled Hebrew, sunk, as a foundation; founded. Brought forth Same word as in preceding verse. read more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 8:26

26. The fields חוצות , ( hhutsoth,) the exterior surface, or ostensible part. Nor the highest part of the dust of the world ראשׁ עפרות תבל , ( rosh ‘ haphroth tebhel,) the first dust of the world the primeval atoms, seemingly opposed to the hhutsoth the observable part. “World,” ( tebhel,) a poetic word from בלל , ( balal,) one of the meanings of which is to mix, mingle the compounded mass of the earth. The sense of the whole, throwing off the poetic garb, and carrying forward... read more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 8:27

27. The teacher now ascends to the visible heavens, (the region of the atmosphere,) as they appear to the eye. When he prepared בהכינו , prepared, disposed, adjusted, according to their established order or laws. The heavens The רקיע , ( rakia’h,) or expanse of Genesis 1:6. When he set a compass In his defining the circle, or sphere: when he described a circle upon the face of the depth, תהום , ( tehom,) the abyss, of the atmosphere; more probably of the apparent resting of the... read more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 8:28

28. When he established the clouds Stuart: “Fixed the clouds.” Patrick: “Made the watery clouds so firm in the air that they shall not fall down altogether, but by drops, upon the earth.” Strengthened the fountains Septuagint, “Made secure,” which accords with what seems to be the idea in the next verse. Zockler renders the last clause, “When the fountains of the deep raged loudly.” Conant, “When the fountains of the deep became strong;” that is, in the sense of pouring forth; and... read more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 8:29

29. Should not pass his commandment קיו , his mouth, that is, the mouth of the sea, used tropically the edge, margin, shore. Should not pass over its shore. Foundations of the earth Or, land. ארצ , ( erets,) stands opposed to ים , ( yam,) sea, and should, probably, be rendered land. The solid land, with its everlasting rocks as its foundations, constitutes the barrier of the sea, keeping it within its appointed limits. Translation: “When he defined to the sea its statute,... read more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 8:30

30. Then I… by him Translation: “There was I, his chosen darling; there was I, his delight, day by day, sporting before him (as a beloved child) all the time.” The particle אצלו , ( etslo,) rendered by him in the Authorized Version, may mean that; but the root, among other significations, has “to reserve,” “keep near one,” and hence “to select,” “choose.” Taken in this sense, with the אמון , ( amon,) a nursling, (one nurtured by another, and hence beloved,) a darling, we make out the... read more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 8:31

31. Rejoicing, etc. We translate: “Sporting in the world, his earth, and my (especial) delight is (with) the sons of Adam.” Patrick’s paraphrase makes a link of good thought between this verse and what follows: “More particularly, I displayed my skill in the vast variety of creatures wherewith I have beautified this earth wherein you dwell, which affords a most delightful spectacle unto me and to all wise observers, who may see that, above all the rest, my principal thoughts were fixed upon... read more

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 8:22

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 8:23

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 8:24

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 8:25

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 8:26

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 8:27

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 8:28

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 8:29

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 8:30

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 8:31

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