Proverbs 8:29-31 When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth: Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him; Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights were with the sons of men.
‘When he appointed the foundations of the earth.’ All this refers to the original creation of the heavens and earth long before the six days of Genesis 1:3-2:25. Between this creation and Adam’s day the earth was inhabited by pre-Adamite beings who were ruled by Lucifer for an indefinite period of sinlessness, followed by a long period of rebellion before his defeat and that of the pre-Adamite beings and the angels and demons who took part in his invasion of heaven in the attempt to dethrone God (Isa. 14:12-14; Jer. 4:23-26; Ezek. 28:11-17; Matt. 13:35; Luke 10:18; 2Pet. 3:5-7).
‘Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him.’ Wisdom is pictured here as a child who is always near his parent, watching him at work and under his constant care. The passage is a personification of wisdom. These doctrines are plainly expressed in many other scriptures directly on the subject (Isa. 9:6-7; Mic. 5:2; John 1:1-2; Col. 1:15-18; Heb. 1:1-8; Rev. 1:8; etc.).
‘Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth.’ Wisdom is especially displayed in the works of God in the affairs of men. God’s providence is over all, and all are subjects of His eternal care.
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