New International Versionbefore he made the world or its fields or any of the dust of the earth.
New Living Translationbefore he had made the earth and fields and the first handfuls of soil.
English Standard Versionbefore he had made the earth with its fields, or the first of the dust of the world.
Berean Standard Biblebefore He made the land or fields, or any of the dust of the earth.
King James BibleWhile as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the highest part of the dust of the world.
New King James VersionWhile as yet He had not made the earth or the fields, Or the primal dust of the world.
New American Standard BibleWhile He had not yet made the earth and the fields, Nor the first dust of the world.
NASB 1995While He had not yet made the earth and the fields, Nor the first dust of the world.
NASB 1977While He had not yet made the earth and the fields, Nor the first dust of the world.
Legacy Standard BibleWhile He had not yet made the earth and the fields outside, Nor the first dust of the world.
Amplified BibleWhile He had not yet made the earth and the fields, Or the first of the dust of the earth.
Christian Standard Biblebefore he made the land, the fields, or the first soil on earth.
Holman Christian Standard Biblebefore He made the land, the fields, or the first soil on earth.
American Standard VersionWhile as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, Nor the beginning of the dust of the world.
Contemporary English VersionIt happened long before God had made the earth or any of its fields or even the dust.
English Revised VersionWhile as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the beginning of the dust of the world.
GOD'S WORD® Translationwhen he had not yet made land or fields or the first dust of the world.
Good News Translationbefore God made the earth and its fields or even the first handful of soil.
International Standard VersionEven though he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the world's first grains of dust,
NET Biblebefore he made the earth and its fields, or the beginning of the dust of the world.
New Heart English Biblewhile as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the beginning of the dust of the world.
Webster's Bible TranslationWhile as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the highest part of the dust of the world. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblebefore He made the land or fields, or any of the dust of the earth.
World English Biblewhile as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the beginning of the dust of the world. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionWhile He had not made the earth, and out-places, "" And the top of the dusts of the world.
Young's Literal Translation While He had not made the earth, and out-places, And the top of the dusts of the world.
Smith's Literal TranslationYet he made not the earth and the fields, and the head of the clods of the habitable globe. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe had not yet made the earth, nor the rivers, nor the poles of the world.
Catholic Public Domain VersionStill he had not made the earth, and the rivers, and the poles of the globe of the earth.
New American BibleWhen the earth and the fields were not yet made, nor the first clods of the world.
New Revised Standard Versionwhen he had not yet made earth and fields, or the world’s first bits of soil. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWhile as yet he had not made the earth nor the valleys nor the best soil of the world.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedBefore he would make the Earth and the floods and the beginning of the dust of the world OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917While as yet He had not made the earth, nor the fields, Nor the beginning of the dust of the world.
Brenton Septuagint TranslationThe Lord made countries and uninhabited tracks, and the highest inhabited parts of the world.
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Context The Excellence of Wisdom… 25Before the mountains were settled, before the hills, I was brought forth, 26beforeHe madethe landor fields,or anyof the dustof the earth.27I was there when He established the heavens, when He inscribed a circle on the face of the deep,…
Cross References John 1:1-3In 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 1:16-17For 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 1:2But 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.
Genesis 1:1-2In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. / Now the earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters.
Psalm 90:2Before the mountains were born or You brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting You are God.
Job 38:4-7Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Tell Me, if you have understanding. / Who fixed its measurements? Surely you know! Or who stretched a measuring line across it? / On what were its foundations set, or who laid its cornerstone, ...
Isaiah 40:21-22Do you not know? Have you not heard? Has it not been declared to you from the beginning? Have you not understood since the foundation of the earth? / 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.
Revelation 4:11“Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things; by Your will they exist and were created.”
Nehemiah 9:6You alone are the LORD. You created the heavens, the highest heavens with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to all things, and the host of heaven worships You.
Jeremiah 10:12The LORD made the earth by His power; He established the world by His wisdom and stretched out the heavens by His understanding.
Psalm 104:5He set the earth on its foundations, never to be moved.
Isaiah 45:18For thus says the LORD, who created the heavens—He is God; He formed the earth and fashioned it; He established it; He did not create it to be empty, but formed it to be inhabited: “I am the LORD, and there is no other.
Romans 11:36For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen.
1 Corinthians 8:6yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we exist. And there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we exist.
Ephesians 3:9and to illuminate for everyone the stewardship of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things.
Treasury of Scripture While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the highest part of the dust of the world. as yet Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. Jump to Previous BeginningDustEarthFieldsFirstHighestOut-PlacesPartTopWorldJump to Next BeginningDustEarthFieldsFirstHighestOut-PlacesPartTopWorldProverbs 8 1.the fame6.and evidence of wisdom10.The excellence12.the nature15.the power18.the riches22.and the eternity of wisdom32.Wisdom is to be desired for the blessedness it bringsbefore He made the land or fieldsThis phrase emphasizes the pre-existence of wisdom before the creation of the physical world. In biblical context, it highlights the eternal nature of wisdom, which is personified in this chapter. The land and fields represent the organized and cultivated aspects of creation, suggesting that wisdom was present before any human activity or civilization. This aligns with the idea in John 1:1-3, where the Word (Logos) is described as being with God in the beginning, indicating that wisdom is integral to God's creative process. Theologically, this can be seen as a type of Christ, who is the embodiment of divine wisdom and was present before creation. or any of the dust of the earth
The "dust of the earth" refers to the basic elements from which God formed man, as seen inGenesis 2:7. This phrase underscores the foundational role of wisdom in creation, even before the formation of humanity. It connects to the idea that God's wisdom is not only involved in the grand design of the universe but also in the intimate details of human life. The mention of "dust" also recalls the humility and mortality of man, as seen inGenesis 3:19, where man is reminded that he is dust and to dust he shall return. This serves as a reminder of the divine order and the necessity of aligning with God's wisdom for true understanding and life. Persons / Places / Events 1. God (He)The Creator, who is the subject of the action in this verse, emphasizing His role in creation. 2. WisdomPersonified in Proverbs 8, Wisdom speaks of her presence and role before the creation of the world. 3. Land and FieldsRepresents the physical earth and its cultivated areas, highlighting the order and structure God brought into existence. 4. Dust of the EarthSymbolizes the basic elements of creation, underscoring the foundational nature of God's creative work. Teaching Points The Pre-Existence of WisdomWisdom existed before the physical world, indicating its eternal nature and divine origin. God's Sovereign CreationThe verse emphasizes God's sovereignty and intentionality in creation, reminding us of His ultimate authority and power. The Foundation of OrderThe mention of land, fields, and dust signifies the order and structure God established, encouraging us to seek His wisdom in our lives for order and purpose. The Importance of Seeking Divine WisdomAs wisdom was present before creation, it is crucial for us to seek God's wisdom in our daily decisions and life paths. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 8
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Does Psalm 126:6 overstate divine intervention in harvest success, appearing to conflict with passages that emphasize human effort or natural processes?(26) The earth.--i.e., the cultivated and enclosed part of it. The fields.--The open country. The highest part of the dust of the world.Literally, "the head of the dusts of the fertile earth"i.e.the heaps of the clods of arable land, or better perhaps, "the sum of the atoms of dust." Some refer toGenesis 2:7, and interpret the words of man, as formed out of the dust. Verse 26. - Before the mountains were settled ( Job 38:6). It is questioned where the mountains were supposed to be fixed, and some have thought that they are represented as fixed in the depths of the earth. But, as we learn from Genesis 1:9, they are regarded as rising from the waters, their foundations are laid in the great deep. So the psalmist, speaking of the waters, says, "They went up by the mountains, they went down by the valleys, unto the place which thou hast founded for them" ( Psalm 104:8; comp. Psalm 24:2). What is here affirmed of Wisdom is said of Jehovah in Psalm 90:2, "Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting thou art God." Verse 26. - The earth, nor the fields. The distinction intended is land as cultivated and occupied by buildings, etc., and waste uncultivated land outside towns. Septuagint, "The Lord made countries and uninhabited places ( ἀοικήτους);" Vulgate, Adhuc terram non fecerat, et flumina. Hebrew, chutsoth; things without, abroad, hence open country. The Vulgate rendering, and that of Aquila and Symmaehus, ἐξόδους, are plainly erroneous, as waters have already been mentioned (ver. 24). The highest part of the dust of the world; literally, the head of the dusts of the world. Some have interpreted this expression of "man," the chief of those creatures which are made of the dust of the ground ( Genesis 3:19; Ecclesiastes 3:20). But the idea comes in awkwardly here; it is not natural to introduce man amid the inanimate works of nature, or to use such an enigmatical designation for him. St. Jerome has, cardines orbis terrarum, "the world's hinges;" Septuagint, "the inhabited summits of the earth beneath the heavens; according to St. Hilary ('De Trinit.,' 12), "cacumina quae habitantur sub coelo." Others take the term to signify the capes or promontories ot the world, the peaks and elevations; others, the clods of dry, amble land, in contrast to the untilled waste of waters; others, the chief elements, the matter of which the earth is composed. This last interpretation would lead us back to a period which has already been passed. Amid the many possible explanations, it is perhaps best (with Delitzsch, Nowack, etc.) to take rosh, "head" as equivalent to "sum," "mass," as in Psalm 139:17. "How great is the sum ( rosh) of them!" Then the expression comprehensively means all the mass of earth's dust.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew beforeעַד־(‘aḏ-)Preposition
Strong's 5704:As far as, even to, up to, until, whileHe madeעָ֭שָׂה(‘ā·śāh)Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6213:To do, makethe landאֶ֣רֶץ(’e·reṣ)Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776:Earth, landor fields,וְחוּצ֑וֹת(wə·ḥū·ṣō·wṯ)Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 2351:Separate by a, wall, outside, outdoorsor anyוְ֝רֹ֗אשׁ(wə·rōš)Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7218:The headof the dustעָפְר֥וֹת(‘ā·p̄ə·rō·wṯ)Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 6083:Dust, clay, earth, mudof the earth.תֵּבֵֽל׃(tê·ḇêl)Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8398:The earth, the globe, its inhabitants, a particular land
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