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The 'Circle' of Creation
Commentators clarify that the phrase "set a circle upon the face of the deep" does not refer to a drawing compass. Instead, it poetically describes God stretching the vast vault of heaven over the waters, establishing the horizon and the spherical nature of the world.
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Albert Barnes
On Proverbs 8:27
18th Century
Theologian
A compass - Better as in the margin and Job 22:14 (see the note), that is, the great vault of heaven stretched over the deep seas.
Charles Ellicott
On Proverbs 8:27
19th Century
Bishop
When he set a compass upon the face of the depth — that is, when He stretched the vault of heaven over it: the same expression is …
John Gill
On Proverbs 8:27
17th Century
Pastor
When he prepared the heavens, I [was] there
Made, beautified, and adorned them; when he gave them their form, figure…
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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…