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Present Before Creation
Commentators emphasize that Wisdom, identified as the Son of God, existed before the most fundamental aspects of creation. The verse mentions being 'brought forth' before the 'depths' and 'fountains,' which refers to the primordial state of the world before the oceans and springs were formed, highlighting Christ's eternal pre-existence.
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Albert Barnes
On Proverbs 8:24
18th Century
Theologian
Compare Genesis 1:0; Job 22:0; Job 26:1–14; Job 38:0: A world of waters, “great deeps” lying in darkness, this was…
Charles Ellicott
On Proverbs 8:24
19th Century
Bishop
I was brought forth—i.e., born. The same word is used in Psalms 51:5 (Hebrew verse 7) and Job 15:7.
John Gill
On Proverbs 8:24
17th Century
Pastor
When [there were] no depths, I was brought forth
Not only in the decree of God, as the head of the elect; foreordain…
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Matthew Henry
On Proverbs 8:22–31
17th Century
Minister
The Son of God declares himself to have been engaged in the creation of the world. How able, how fit is the Son of God to be the Saviour of the wor…