Proverbs 8:29–30
When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth:
*When he gaue to the sea his decree, that the waters should not passe his commandement: when he appointed the foundations of the earth:
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceGen.1.10. iob.38.10. psal.14.9.
Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him;
Then I was by him, as one brought vp with him: and I was daily his delight, reioycing alwayes before him:
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- Psalms 104:9Rank 1 from verse 29
- Jeremiah 5:22Rank 2 from verse 29
22Fear ye not me? saith the Lord: will ye not tremble at my presence, which have placed the sand for the bound of the sea by a perpetual decree, that it cannot pass it: and though the waves thereof toss themselves, yet can they not prevail; though they roar, yet can they not pass over it?
22*Feare yee not mee, saith the LORD? Will yee not tremble at my presence, which haue placed the sand for the bound of the sea, by a perpetuall decree that it cannot passe it, and though the waues thereof tosse themselues, yet can they not preuaile, though they roare, yet can they not passe ouer it?
- Genesis 1:9–10Rank 3 from verse 29
9¶ And God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry land appear: and it was so.
10And God called the dry land Earth; and the gathering together of the waters called he Seas: and God saw that it was good.
9¶ And God said, *Let the waters vnder the heauen be gathered together vnto one place, and let the dry land appeare: and it was so.
10And God called the drie land, Earth, and the gathering together of the waters called hee, Seas: and God saw that it was good.
- Job 38:4–11Rank 4 from verse 29
4Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding.
5Who hath laid the measures thereof, if thou knowest? or who hath stretched the line upon it?
6Whereupon are the foundations thereof fastened? or who laid the corner stone thereof;
7When the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy?
8Or who shut up the sea with doors, when it brake forth, as if it had issued out of the womb?
9When I made the cloud the garment thereof, and thick darkness a swaddlingband for it,
10And brake up for it my decreed place, and set bars and doors,
11And said, Hitherto shalt thou come, but no further: and here shall thy proud waves be stayed?
4*Where wast thou when I layd the foundations of the earth? declare, †if thou hast vnderstanding.
5Who hath layd the measures thereof, if thou knowest? or who hath stretched the line vpon it?
6Wherepuon are the †foundations thereof †fastened? or who layd the corner stone thereof?
7When the morning starres sang together, and all the sonnes of God shouted for ioy.
8*Or who shut vp the sea with doores, when it brake foorth as if it had issued out of the wombe?
9When I made the cloud the garment thereof, and thicke darknesse a swadling band for it,
10And ‖brake vp for it my decreed place, and set barres and doores,
11And said, Hitherto shalt thou come, but no further: and heere shall †thy proud waues be stayed.
- Psalms 104:5Rank 5 from verse 29
- Psalms 33:7Rank 6 from verse 29
From verse 30
- John 1:1–3Rank 1 from verse 30
1IN the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
2The same was in the beginning with God.
3All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.
1¶ In the beginning was the Word, & the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
2*The same was in the beginning with God.
3*All things were made by him, and without him was not any thing made that was made.
- Isaiah 42:1Rank 3 from verse 30
1BEHOLD my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.
1¶ **Behold my seruant whome I vphold, mine elect in whom my soule delighteth: I haue put my Spirit vpon him, he shall bring forth iudgement to the Gentiles.
- Matthew 3:17Rank 4 from verse 30
- John 12:28Rank 5 from verse 30
- John 16:28Rank 6 from verse 30
- Colossians 1:13Rank 7 from verse 30
- Matthew 17:5Rank 8 from verse 30
5While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.
5*While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud ouershadowed them: and behold a voyce out of the cloude, which saide, This is my beloued sonne, in whom I am well pleased: heare ye him.
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Proverbs 8:29
1. Bestowed, delivered, or granted. 2. Caused or appointed.
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1. A great body or expanse of gathered waters, including a named sea or lake, in which ships and creatures move. 2. The large brazen or molten basin made for the temple and called a sea. 3. Something represented or compared as a sea.
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Sense 1: An authoritative order, statute, command, sentence, or settled determination. Sense 2: As a verb, to determine, ordain, or command by such authority.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
A verb expressing duty, propriety, expectation, intention, purpose, condition, appointed outcome, or a future event viewed from another time or statement.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
To go by, through, over, or beyond; to happen, cease, or be transferred.
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commandment
Sense 1: An authoritative command, charge, order, or precept to be obeyed. Sense 2: One of the ten commandments.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of appoint. Sense 1: To assign, designate, establish, or set for a particular purpose, office, or time. Sense 2: To supply, allot, furnish, or equip with provisions or equipment.
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Sense 1: The world in distinction from heaven. Sense 2: Dry land, ground, soil, or dust. Sense 3: A land, region, or its inhabitants.
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Proverbs 8:30
Sense 1: To take or give great pleasure or satisfaction. Sense 2: A high degree of pleasure or satisfaction of mind; joy.
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Earlier than in time; in front of; in the presence of; or prior in order or rank.
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28When he established the clouds above: when he strengthened the fountains of the deep:
28When he established the cloudes aboue: when he strengthned the fountaines of the deepe.
29When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth:
29*When he gaue to the sea his decree, that the waters should not passe his commandement: when he appointed the foundations of the earth:
Selected passage30Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him;
30Then I was by him, as one brought vp with him: and I was daily his delight, reioycing alwayes before him:
Selected passage31Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights were with the sons of men.
31Reioycing in the habitable part of his earth, and my delights were with the sonnes of men.