Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I was formed long ages ago, at the very beginning, when the world came to be. New Living Translation I was appointed in ages past, at the very first, before the earth began. English Standard Version Ages ago I was set up, at the first, before the beginning of the earth. Berean Standard Bible From everlasting I was established, from the beginning, before the earth began. King James Bible I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was. New King James Version I have been established from everlasting, From the beginning, before there was ever an earth. New American Standard Bible “From eternity I was established, From the beginning, from the earliest times of the earth. NASB 1995 “From everlasting I was established, From the beginning, from the earliest times of the earth. NASB 1977 “From everlasting I was established, From the beginning, from the earliest times of the earth. Legacy Standard Bible From everlasting I was installed, From the beginning, from the earliest times of the earth. Amplified Bible “From everlasting I was established and ordained, From the beginning, before the earth existed, [I, godly wisdom, existed]. Christian Standard Bible I was formed before ancient times, from the beginning, before the earth began. Holman Christian Standard Bible I was formed before ancient times, from the beginning, before the earth began. American Standard Version I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, Before the earth was. Contemporary English Version to create the earth. At the very first, the LORD gave life to me. English Revised Version I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was. GOD'S WORD® Translation I was appointed from everlasting from the first, before the earth began. Good News Translation I was made in the very beginning, at the first, before the world began. International Standard Version From eternity I was appointed, from the beginning, from before there was land. Majority Standard Bible From everlasting I was established, from the beginning, before the earth began. NET Bible From eternity I was appointed, from the beginning, from before the world existed. New Heart English Bible I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, before the earth existed. Webster's Bible Translation I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was. World English Bible I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, before the earth existed. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionI was anointed from the age, from the first, "" From former states of the earth. Young's Literal Translation From the age I was anointed, from the first, From former states of the earth. Smith's Literal Translation From forever I was knit together, from the beginning, from the first of the earth. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleI was set up from eternity, and of old before the earth was made. Catholic Public Domain Version I was ordained from eternity, and out of antiquity, before the earth was formed. New American Bible From of old I was formed, at the first, before the earth. New Revised Standard Version Ages ago I was set up, at the first, before the beginning of the earth. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleI was established from everlasting, from the beginning, before he made the earth. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And before the world he was possessed by me, and from the beginning, before he would establish the Earth. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, Or ever the earth was. Brenton Septuagint Translation He established me before time was in the beginning, before he made the earth: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Excellence of Wisdom…22The LORD created me as His first course, before His works of old. 23From everlasting I was established, from the beginning, before the earth began. 24When there were no watery depths, I was brought forth, when no springs were overflowing with water.… Cross References John 1:1-3 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. / He was with God in the beginning. / Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made. Colossians 1:15-17 The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. / 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. / He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. Hebrews 1:2-3 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. / The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high. Revelation 3:14 To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the Originator of God’s creation. Micah 5:2 But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come forth for Me One to be ruler over Israel—One whose origins are of old, from the days of eternity. Psalm 90:2 Before the mountains were born or You brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting You are God. John 17:5 And now, Father, glorify Me in Your presence with the glory I had with You before the world existed. Ephesians 3:9-11 and to illuminate for everyone the stewardship of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things. / His purpose was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms, / according to the eternal purpose that He accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord. 1 Corinthians 1:24 but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. Isaiah 46:10 I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’ Psalm 93:2 Your throne was established long ago; You are from all eternity. 1 Peter 1:20 He was known before the foundation of the world, but was revealed in the last times for your sake. Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. John 8:58 “Truly, truly, I tell you,” Jesus declared, “before Abraham was born, I am!” Psalm 102:25 In the beginning You laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of Your hands. Treasury of Scripture I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was. Genesis 1:26 And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth. Psalm 2:6 Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion. Micah 5:2 But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting. Jump to Previous Age Ages Ago Anointed Appointed Beginning Birth Earliest Earth Established Eternal Eternity Everlasting Existed First Former States Time Times WorldJump to Next Age Ages Ago Anointed Appointed Beginning Birth Earliest Earth Established Eternal Eternity Everlasting Existed First Former States Time Times WorldProverbs 8 1. the fame6. and evidence of wisdom 10. The excellence 12. the nature 15. the power 18. the riches 22. and the eternity of wisdom 32. Wisdom is to be desired for the blessedness it brings From everlasting The phrase "from everlasting" in Proverbs 8:23 speaks to the eternal nature of wisdom. In Hebrew, the word used is "olam," which conveys the idea of eternity or perpetuity. This suggests that wisdom is not a created entity but has always existed, reflecting the eternal nature of God Himself. In a conservative Christian perspective, this aligns with the understanding that wisdom is an attribute of God, inherent in His character and present before the creation of the world. This eternal aspect of wisdom underscores its divine origin and authority, encouraging believers to seek wisdom as a timeless truth that transcends human understanding. I was established before the beginning before the earth began Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew From everlastingמֵ֭עוֹלָם (mê·‘ō·w·lām) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5769: Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always I was established, נִסַּ֥כְתִּי (nis·saḵ·tî) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 5258: To pour out, a libation, to cast, to anoint a, king from the beginning, מֵרֹ֗אשׁ (mê·rōš) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7218: The head before the earth אָֽרֶץ׃ (’ā·reṣ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land began. מִקַּדְמֵי־ (miq·qaḏ·mê-) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 6924: The front, of place, time Links Proverbs 8:23 NIVProverbs 8:23 NLT Proverbs 8:23 ESV Proverbs 8:23 NASB Proverbs 8:23 KJV Proverbs 8:23 BibleApps.com Proverbs 8:23 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 8:23 Chinese Bible Proverbs 8:23 French Bible Proverbs 8:23 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 8:23 I was set up from everlasting (Prov. Pro Pr) |
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