Proverbs 8:22

The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 8:22

BSB
The LORD created me as His first course, before His works of old.
AKJV
The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.
CPDV
The Lord possessed me in the beginning of his ways, before he made anything, from the beginning.
ERV
The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.
NHEB
"The LORD created me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.
SMT
Jehovah set me up the beginning of his way, before his works from ancient time.

Commentary for Proverbs 8:22

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 8:22
Summary
God acquired wisdom before creation
Event
God possessed wisdom at beginning
Estimated Time Period
Pre-history
Category
Creation