Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
Read attributed excerpt →Proverbs 8:25
What does Proverbs 8:25 say?
The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Before the mountains were settled, Before the hills was I brought forth;” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.
The verse
Before the mountains were settled, Before the hills was I brought forth;
Proverbs 8:25 — American Standard Version
Context — Proverbs 8
American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
24When there were no depths, I was brought forth, When there were no fountains abounding with water.
25Before the mountains were settled, Before the hills was I brought forth;
What do historical commentaries say?
Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
Read attributed excerpt →Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
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Sources and verification
- Scripture text: American Standard Version (1901), public domain.
- Historical commentary excerpts are attributed to the named author and work shown above.