Proverbs 8:30

I was by = I became beside Him. John 1:1 . See note on "was", Genesis 1:2 .

by = close by.

as one brought up with Him = as one constantly with Him, or under His constant care. Hebrew. 'amon, from root 'aman = to be constant or steady, and denoting: (1) The making constant or steady (Exodus 17:12 ). (2) The being constant, as a river (Isaiah 33:16 . Jeremiah 15:18 ); as a house (2 Samuel 7:16 . Isaiah 7:9 ); of words (Genesis 42:20 ); of a prophet (1 Samuel 3:20 ); an allowance (Nehemiah 11:23 ). (3) The stability or faithfulness (Deuteronomy 32:20 . Isaiah 65:16 . Jeremiah 51:15 ); hence "Amen", affirming and confirming assent. (4) Of the constant and steady care of a nurse, &c. (Esther 2:7 , Esther 2:20 ; 2 Kings 10:1 , 2 Kings 10:5 .Isaiah 60:4 ; Isaiah 66:12 .Lamentations 4:5; Lamentations 4:5 ). (5) Of the constant and steady resting of the mind as trusting, relying, or depending upon (Genesis 15:6 ; Genesis 45:26 . Exodus 4:5 .Deuteronomy 28:66 . Judges 11:20 ). (6) Of the constant, steady hand required in a cunning workman (Song of Solomon 7:1 = hands of steadiness, meaning work not hastily done. The Revised Version rendering of Proverbs 8:30 , "a master workman", is made on insufficient ground).

Rejoicing . Compare Proverbs 8:31 .