King James Version
What Does Proverbs 3:19 Mean?
“The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens. established: or, prepared”
Context
17
Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
18
She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.
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The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens. established: or, prepared
20
By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew.
21
My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:
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Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(e)* Fifth Discourse:*—*Wisdom as Creator and Protector *(Proverbs 3:19-26).
(19) **The Lord by wisdom . . .**—A passage anticipatory of the doctrine of John 1:3. (Comp. Psalm 104:24; Psalm 136:5.) A further advance towards the personality of the Creator is made in Proverbs 8:27, *sqq.*
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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