This chapter starts out addressing “wisdom.” Notice how 1 Corinthians 1:24 and 30 address this issue saying that Christ is wisdom.
“Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.” 1 Corinthians 1:24
“Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom.” 1 Corinthians 1:30
Ellen White applies Proverbs 8:22-30 directly to Christ in Patriarchs and Prophets 34.1 by saying, “the Son of God declares concerning Himself…”
Proverbs 8:22 The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.
Possessed:
Out of the 85 translations, most, “bought” = 21, “buy” = 18 (Similar to Luke 2:34-35?).
Beginning:
Out of the 51 translations, most, “beginning” = 18, “firstfruits” = 11.
Way:
Out of the 704 translations, most, “way” = 462, “ways” = 164, “journey” = 23.
Before:
Out of the 87 translations, most, “east” = 34, “old” = 17, “eastward” = 11.
Works:
Out of the 3 translations, most, “works” = 3. See Psalms 46:8, 66:5.
Proverbs 8:23 I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was.
Set up:
Out of the 25 translations, most, “out” = 12, “cover” = 3, “poured” = 3. (David, as a king/prophet, represents Christ. In 1 Samuel 16:13 David was anointed as a young boy. He was then anointed by Judah, and also Israel: 2 Samuel 2:4, 2 Samuel 5:3. Christ was anointed at His being begotten, His baptism, then His inauguration for His priestly ministry in the Heavens.)
Everlasting:
Out of the 439 translations, most, “ever” = 271, “everlasting” = 64.
Beginning:
Out of the 600 translations, most, “head” = 264, “chief” = 95, “heads” = 85, “top” = 65.
Ever:
Out of the 87 translations, most, “east” = 34, “old” = 17, “eastward” = 11.
Earth:
Out of the 2505 translations, most, “land” = 1509, “earth” = 711.
Proverbs 8:24 When there were no depths, I was brought forth; when there were no fountains abounding with water.
Depths:
Out of the 36 translations, most, “deep” = 18, “depths” = 10.
Forth:
Out of the 62 translations, “pain” = 6, “formed” = 5, “forth” = 4, “pained” = 4, “calve” = 2 (for “calve” see Job 39:1 and Psalm 29:9).
Fountains:
Out of the 23 translations, most, “fountain” = 9, “fountains” = 7, “wells” = 3.
Abounding:
Out of the 116 translations, most, “honour” = 21, “heavy” = 16.
Water:
Out of the 580 translations, most, “water” = 306, “waters” = 266.
Proverbs 8:25 Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I brought forth:
Mountains:
Out of the 546 translations, most, “mount” = 224, “mountains” = 155.
Settled:
Out of the 10 translations, most, “sunk” = 5, “sink” = 2.
Before:
Out of the 2125 translations, most, “before” = 1165, “face” = 328, “presence” = 75.
Forth:
Out of the 62 translations, “pain” = 6, “formed” = 5, “forth” = 4, “pained” = 4, “calve” = 2.
Proverbs 8:26 While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the highest part of the dust of the world.
Made:
Out of the 2630 translations, most, “do” = 601, “made” = 394.
Fields:
Out of the 165 translations, most, “without” = 70, “streets” = 35.
Part:
Out of the 600 translations, most, “head” = 264, “chief” = 95, “heads” = 85, “top” = 65.
Dust:
Out of the 111 translations, most, “dust” = 92, “earth” = 8, “powder” = 3.
World:
Out of the 36 translations, most, “world” = 35, “part” = 1.
Proverbs 8:27 When he prepared the heavens, I was there: when he set a compass upon the face of the depth:
Prepared:
Out of the 218 translations, most, “prepared” = 53, “established” = 44.
Heavens:
Out of the 421 translations, most, “heaven” = 288, “heavens” = 109.
Set:
Out of the 19 translations, most, “lawgiver” = 6, “decree” = 2 (See Job 38:11).
Compass:
Out of the 3 translations, most, “circle” = 1, “circuit” = 1.
Face:
Out of the 2125 translations, most, “before” = 1165, “face” = 328, “presence” = 75.
Depth:
Out of the 36 translations, most, “deep” = 18, “depths” = 10.
Proverbs 8:28 When he established the clouds above: when he strengthened the fountains of the deep:
Established:
Out of the 41 translations, most, “courage” = 9, “strengthen” = 7, “strong” = 5.
Clouds:
Out of the 21 translations, most, “clouds” = 11, “skies” = 5, “heaven” = 2.
Above:
Out of the 138 translations, most, “upward” = 59, “above” = 52.
Strengthened:
Out of the 12 translations, most, “strengthened” = 3, “prevailed” = 2.
Fountains:
Out of the 890 translations, most, “eyes” = 420, “sight” = 217, “eye” = 76, “pleased” = 18.
Deep:
Out of the 36 translations, most, “deep” = 18, “depths” = 10.
Proverbs 8:29 When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth:
Gave:
Out of the 584 translations, most, “put” = 142, “set” = 113, “make” = 64, “made” = 48.
Sea:
Out of the 396 translations, most, “sea” = 297, “west” = 47, “seas” = 23.
Decree:
Out of the 127 translations, most, “statues” = 74, “statute” = 13, “decree” = 7.
Waters:
Out of the 580 translations, most, “water” = 306, “waters” = 266.
Pass:
Out of the 556 translations, most, “over” = 171, “pass” = 67.
Commandment:
Out of the 498 translations, most, “mouth” = 329, “commandment” = 37, “edge” = 35.
Appointed:
Out of the 19 translations, most, “lawgiver” = 6, “decree” = 2.
Foundations:
Out of the 8 translations, most, “foundations” = 8.
Proverbs 8:30 Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him;
Him:
Out of the 60 translations, most, “by” = 23, “beside” = 12, “him” = 5.
Brought Up:
Out of the 1 translations, most, “one brought up” = 1 (Training, as an architect).
Daily:
Out of the 286 translations, most, “day” = 175, “days” = 79, “year” = 5, “daily” = 3.
Delight:
Out of the 9 translations, most, “delight” = 4, “delights” = 3, “pleasant” = 2.
Rejoicing:
Out of the 36 translations, most, “laugh” = 8, “play” = 5, “played” = 3, “sport” = 3.
Always:
Out of the 296 translations, most, “time” = 233, “times” = 24, “season” = 14.
Before Him:
Out of the 2125 translations, most, “before” = 1165, “face” = 328, “presence” = 75.
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