Proverbs 8:27

Translations

Modern

I was there when He established the heavens, when He inscribed a circle on the face of the deep,

Traditional

When he prepared the heavens, I was there: when he set a compass upon the face of the depth:

Literal

In His establishing the heavens, I was there; in His inscribing a circle on the face of the deep,

Latin

Quando præparabat cælos, aderam; quando certa lege et gyro vallabat abyssos;

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English

I was there when He established the heavens, when He inscribed a circle on the face of the deep,

Notes

Proverbs 8:27–29

God used his wisdom to create the world. Wisdom helps us understand how the world works and shows God's greatness.

Proverbs 8:1–9:18

The first part of Proverbs reaches a peak when the son meets two women. Both invite the young man, and the reader, into a close relationship. The young man and the reader must choose between:

The woman named Wisdom, who represents God's true wisdom (Proverbs 8:1–9:6)
The woman named Folly (9:13–18), who represents worldly wisdom (1 Corinthians 1:18–2:16)

Both women's houses are on "the heights of the city" (Proverbs 9:3, 14), which suggests ancient temples. The choice is between the true God and false gods.

Theme notes and profiles

The Creation The Word

Related verses

Job 26:10
He has inscribed a horizon on the face of the waters at the boundary between light and darkness.
Isaiah 40:22
He sits enthroned above the circle of the earth; its dwellers are like grasshoppers. He stretches out the heavens like a curtain, and spreads them out like a tent to dwell in.
Proverbs 3:19
The LORD founded the earth by wisdom and established the heavens by understanding.
Colossians 1:16
For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him.
Psalm 136:5
By His insight He made the heavens. His loving devotion endures forever.
Isaiah 40:11
He tends His flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart. He gently leads the nursing ewes.
Jeremiah 10:12
The LORD made the earth by His power; He established the world by His wisdom and stretched out the heavens by His understanding.
Hebrews 1:2
But in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe.
Psalm 33:6
By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, and all the stars by the breath of His mouth.
Psalm 103:19
The LORD has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all.

Glossary

Proverbs, Book of Sons and Daughters of God

Topics

God: Creator God: Wisdom of Heaven: Physical Heavens, Creation of Jesus, the Christ: Preexistence of The Sea: God: Set Bounds To, by a Perpetual Decree Wisdom: Spiritual: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to

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