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Proverbs 8:2

Proverbs 8:2
She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

She standeth in the top of high places,.... To be both seen and heard, for which reason Christ went up into a mountain and preached, Mat 5:1;

by the way; the roadside, to instruct and direct…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Proverbs 8:2-3

The full enumeration of localities points to the publicity and openness of Wisdom’s teaching (see Pro 1:20 note), as contrasted with the stealth and secrecy and darkness which shroud the harlot’s…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Proverbs 8:1-11

The will of God revealed to us for our salvation is here largely represented to us as easy to be known and understood, that none may have an excuse for their ignorance or error, and as worthy to be…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

in the places of the paths Lit. in the house or home of the paths, i.e. where many roads or streets run up into one common meeting-place, and so give vantage-ground for her call.

The R.V. arranges…

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