King James Version
Proverbs 8:2 in the King James Version says “She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths.” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 8 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths.”
Proverbs 8:2 · KJV
Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice?
She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths.
She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors.
Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“in the top”
H7218the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
“of high places”
H4791altitude, i.e., concretely (an elevated place), abstractly (elevation, figuratively (elation), or adverbially (aloft)
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
“by the way”
H1870a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
“in the places”
H1004a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
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