Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Jeg, visdommen, kommer fra Herren. Fra evighet og fra jordens begynnelse – ja, før noe ble skapt – var jeg hos Ham. Da Han satte himmelen på plass, var jeg der. Jeg var til før det fantes en kilde med flytende vann, før havenes dyp ble til og fjellene ble formet. Før Han ennå hadde dannet jorden, før det første støv, var jeg der. Jeg var der da Han skapte himmelen og spente himmelhvelvingen over dypet, da Han samlet skyene og skapte de sterke havstrømmene. Jeg var der da Han satte grensen for havet, så vannene ikke skulle gå lenger enn Han hadde sagt. Da Han ga sine lover for jordens grunnvoller, var jeg ved Hans side som håndverksmester. Daglig var jeg til glede for Ham, jeg frydet meg i Hans nærvær. Ja, jeg gledet meg over verden, jorden Han hadde skapt og over menneskenes barn.
What Does This Mean?
This verse from Proverbs speaks about Wisdom personified, saying that God possessed it from the very beginning, even before he created anything. It emphasizes the eternal nature of wisdom and its central role in God's creative work.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a best friend who has always been there with you, even before you were born. That's kind of like how Wisdom is with God. Wisdom has always been with God, even before God made the world and everything in it.
Historical Background
Proverbs was written largely by King Solomon and other wise men of Israel, around 950-450 BCE. This passage likely aims to teach the value of wisdom and its divine origins to the Israelites, emphasizing its importance in their lives and actions.
Living It Out Today
Imagine starting a new job where you're expected to solve complex problems. Remembering that wisdom is a gift from God, you might pray for guidance and seek advice from more experienced colleagues, trusting that wisdom is available to help you navigate challenges.