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Proverbs 8:24

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When there were no depths, I was brought forth; when there were no fountains abounding with water.
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  1. 1 John 4:9Rank 1 from verse 24
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    9In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.

  2. Proverbs 3:20Rank 2 from verse 24
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    20By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew.

  3. Genesis 1:2Rank 3 from verse 24
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    2And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.

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    5For unto which of the angels said he at any time, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee? And again, I will be to him a Father, and he shall be to me a Son?

  5. John 1:14Rank 5 from verse 24
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    14And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

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Proverbs 8:24

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forth

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1. Outward, away, or forward from a place, person, possession, or former position. 2. In constructions of bearing or producing, into birth, growth, fruit, or another stated result. 3. With verbs such as put, stretch, spread, or reach, outward by extension or exertion. 4. In constructions of showing, speaking, issuing, or displaying, into view, expression, publication, or effect. 5. Onward from a stated time or point, as in from that time forth.

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water

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Sense 1: The common liquid necessary for life. Sense 2: As a verb, to supply with water, irrigate, or cause to drink.

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23I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was.

24When there were no depths, I was brought forth; when there were no fountains abounding with water.

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25Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I brought forth:

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