Aug 20, 2012 · Proverbs chapter 8 uses a personification of Wisdom. Some people take this personification as a description of God, or of the Messiah. Is there any textual justification for this?

Regardless of interpretation, I find it intriguing that Proverbs 8:22 mentions how Wisdom was the first created by the LORD (apparently even before mankind). This Wisdom is present as a feminine en...

Nov 3, 2020 · In Mishlei / Proverbs 9, we are told Chakmot (חָכְמוֹת) resides in a House built on 7 Pillars. Proverbs 9 [1] Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn her seven pillars. (חָכְמוֹת בָּנְתָ֣ה בֵיתָ֑הּ

Thus, Proverbs 8:22 does not say that God's Wisdom is created in the strict theological sense of the word as indicating something that did not exist to come into existence by the agency of God (for …

Jun 15, 2020 · This proverbs passage seems to be describing "the way of the lord." It seems like wisdom (according to proverbs) was the first thing God "purchased/acquired" (same verb used to describe …

Wisdom was first "possessed" (or created if you prefer) and then watched as the Lord worked. The presumption wisdom is an active participant comes from Plato and Hellenistic Jews, not the book of …

Feb 5, 2017 · "After the nine verses attributed to King Lemuel (31:1-9) Proverbs concludes with an epilogue, an impressive acrostic poem honouring the wife of noble character. She demonstrates, and …

In Proverbs 8:22-31, a figure known as "Woman Wisdom" is described as being present when God was creating the world. Obviously, "Woman Wisdom" serves as a great personification to teach about the

Jul 30, 2025 · Proverbs 8:19 - (Wisdom says) My fruit is better than gold, even pure gold, and my yield than choice silver. Proverbs 16:16 - How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding …

Aug 13, 2022 · Proverbs 2:2 (KJV 1900) So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, And apply thine heart to understanding; Proverbs 14:33 (KJV 1900) Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath …