Proverbs 8:24

When there were no depths, I was brought forth; when there were no fountains abounding with water.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 8:24

BSB
When there were no watery depths, I was brought forth, when no springs were overflowing with water.
AKJV
When there were no depths, I was brought forth; when there were no fountains abounding with water.
CPDV
The abyss did not yet exist, and I was already conceived; neither had the fountains of waters yet erupted.
ERV
When there were no depths, I was brought forth; when there were no fountains abounding with water.
NHEB
When there were no depths, I was brought forth, when there were no springs abounding with water.
SMT
In no depths was I begun; in no fountains abundant in waters.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 8:24

WhentherewerenodepthsH8415NounIwasbroughtforthH2342VerbwhentherewerenofountainsH4599Noun MasculineaboundingH3513VerbwithwaterH4325Noun Masculine

Commentary for Proverbs 8:24

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 8:24
Summary
Wisdom preceded water and ocean systems
Event
Wisdom predates oceanic creation
Estimated Time Period
Pre-history
Category
Creation