Proverbs 3:19
Proverbs 3:19 in Multiple Translations
The LORD founded the earth by wisdom and established the heavens by understanding.
The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens.
Jehovah by wisdom founded the earth; By understanding he established the heavens.
The Lord by wisdom put in position the bases of the earth; by reason he put the heavens in their place.
It was through wisdom that the Lord created the earth, and through understanding he set the heavens in place.
The Lord by wisdome hath layde the foundation of the earth, and hath stablished the heauens through vnderstanding.
Jehovah by wisdom did found the earth, He prepared the heavens by understanding.
By wisdom the LORD founded the earth. By understanding, he established the heavens.
The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens.
The Lord by wisdom hath founded the earth, hath established the heavens by prudence.
By his wisdom Yahweh created the earth, and by his understanding he put everything in the skies.
Berean Amplified Bible — Proverbs 3:19
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Proverbs 3:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יְֽהוָ֗ה
בְּ/חָכְמָ֥ה
יָֽסַד
אָ֑רֶץ
כּוֹנֵ֥ן
שָׁ֝מַ֗יִם
בִּ/תְבוּנָֽה
יְֽהוָ֗ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
בְּ/חָכְמָ֥ה
chokmâh
H2451
wisdom
Prep | N-fs
יָֽסַד
yâçad
H3245
to found
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
אָ֑רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
N-cs
כּוֹנֵ֥ן
kûwn
H3559
to establish
V-o-Perf-3ms
שָׁ֝מַ֗יִם
shâmayim
H8064
heaven
N-mp
בִּ/תְבוּנָֽה
tâbûwn
H8394
understanding
Prep | N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Proverbs 3:19
יְֽהוָ֗ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
בְּ/חָכְמָ֥ה
chokmâh
H2451
"wisdom"
Prep | N-fs
Wisdom refers to skill, prudence, or good judgment in areas like war, administration, or religion, as seen in the book of Proverbs.
Definition: 1) wisdom 1a) skill (in war) 1b) wisdom (in administration) 1c) shrewdness, wisdom 1d) wisdom, prudence (in religious affairs) 1e) wisdom (ethical and religious)
Usage: Occurs in 141 OT verses. KJV: skilful, wisdom, wisely, wit. See also: Exodus 28:3; Proverbs 5:1; Psalms 37:30.
יָֽסַד
yâçad
H3245
"to found"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
To found or establish something is the meaning of this Hebrew word. It also means to sit down together and consult, as in a meeting or council.
Definition: 1) to found, fix, establish, lay foundation 1a) (Qal) to found, establish, begin 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to fix or seat themselves close together, sit in conclave 1b2) to be founded 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to found 1c2) to establish, appoint, ordain 1d) (Pual) to be founded, be laid 1e) (Hophal) to be founded
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: appoint, take counsel, establish, (lay the, lay for a) found(-ation), instruct, lay, ordain, set, [idiom] sure. See also: Exodus 9:18; Psalms 89:12; Psalms 2:2.
אָ֑רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
כּוֹנֵ֥ן
kûwn
H3559
"to establish"
V-o-Perf-3ms
This verb means to set something up or establish it, like setting up a tent or appointing someone to a position, as seen in Isaiah 7:14.
Definition: : prepare/direct 1) to be firm, be stable, be established 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be set up, be established, be fixed 1a1a) to be firmly established 1a1b) to be established, be stable, be secure, be enduring 1a1c) to be fixed, be securely determined 1a2) to be directed aright, be fixed aright, be steadfast (moral sense) 1a3) to prepare, be ready 1a4) to be prepared, be arranged, be settled 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to establish, set up, accomplish, do, make firm 1b2) to fix, make ready, prepare, provide, provide for, furnish 1b3) to direct toward (moral sense) 1b4) to arrange, order 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be established, be fastened 1c2) to be prepared, be ready 1d) (Polel) 1d1) to set up, establish 1d2) to constitute, make 1d3) to fix 1d4) to direct 1e) (Pulal) to be established, be prepared 1f) (Hithpolel) to be established, be restored
Usage: Occurs in 211 OT verses. KJV: certain(-ty), confirm, direct, faithfulness, fashion, fasten, firm, be fitted, be fixed, frame, be meet, ordain, order, perfect, (make) preparation, prepare (self), provide, make provision, (be, make) ready, right, set (aright, fast, forth), be stable, (e-) stablish, stand, tarry, [idiom] very deed. See also: Genesis 41:32; Job 18:12; Psalms 5:10.
שָׁ֝מַ֗יִם
shâmayim
H8064
"heaven"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for heaven or sky, it refers to the visible universe and the abode of God. It is often used in the Bible to describe the dwelling place of celestial bodies.
Definition: 1) heaven, heavens, sky 1a) visible heavens, sky 1a1) as abode of the stars 1a2) as the visible universe, the sky, atmosphere, etc 1b) Heaven (as the abode of God) Aramaic equivalent: sha.ma.yin (שָׁמַ֫יִן "heaven" H8065)
Usage: Occurs in 395 OT verses. KJV: air, [idiom] astrologer, heaven(-s). See also: Genesis 1:1; 1 Samuel 2:10; Job 28:21.
בִּ/תְבוּנָֽה
tâbûwn
H8394
"understanding"
Prep | N-fs
Tabún means understanding or intelligence, implying skill or insight. It is translated as discretion, reason, or wisdom in the KJV Bible, referring to the act or faculty of understanding.
Definition: 1) understanding, intelligence 1a) the act of understanding 1a1) skill 1b) the faculty of understanding 1b1) intelligence, understanding, insight 1c) the object of knowledge 1d) teacher (personification)
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: discretion, reason, skilfulness, understanding, wisdom. See also: Exodus 31:3; Proverbs 8:1; Psalms 49:4.
Study Notes — Proverbs 3:19
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- Context
- Cross References
- Proverbs 3:19 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 3:19
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 3:19
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 3:19
- Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 3:19
- Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 3:19
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 3:19
- Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 3:19
- Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 3:19
- Sermons on Proverbs 3:19
Context — The Blessings of Wisdom
17All her ways are pleasant, and all her paths are peaceful.
18She is a tree of life to those who embrace her, and those who lay hold of her are blessed.
19The LORD founded the earth by wisdom and established the heavens by understanding.
20By His knowledge the watery depths were broken open, and the clouds dripped with dew. 21My son, do not lose sight of this: Preserve sound judgment and discernment.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 104:24 | How many are Your works, O LORD! In wisdom You have made them all; the earth is full of Your creatures. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 10:12 | The LORD made the earth by His power; He established the world by His wisdom and stretched out the heavens by His understanding. |
| 3 | John 1:3 | Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made. |
| 4 | Jeremiah 51:15 | The LORD made the earth by His power; He established the world by His wisdom and stretched out the heavens by His understanding. |
| 5 | Psalms 136:5 | By His insight He made the heavens. His loving devotion endures forever. |
| 6 | Proverbs 8:27–29 | I was there when He established the heavens, when He inscribed a circle on the face of the deep, when He established the clouds above, when the fountains of the deep gushed forth, when He set a boundary for the sea, so that the waters would not surpass His command, when He marked out the foundations of the earth. |
Proverbs 3:19 Summary
This verse tells us that God created the earth and the heavens with wisdom and understanding. He didn't just create things randomly, but with a plan and a purpose, as we see in Genesis 1:1 and Psalm 19:1. This means that we can trust in God's goodness and intelligence, and seek to live in accordance with His wisdom. By looking at the world around us and seeing the beauty and order of creation, we can gain a deeper appreciation for God's wisdom and love, and seek to follow His guidance in our lives, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that the LORD founded the earth by wisdom?
This means that God used His infinite wisdom to create the earth and all its systems, as seen in Psalm 104:24, which says that God's works are all made in wisdom.
How does this verse relate to the character of God?
This verse highlights God's intelligence, foresight, and power, demonstrating that He is a God of order and purpose, as also seen in Jeremiah 10:12, which says that God established the earth by His power.
What is the significance of the phrase 'established the heavens by understanding'?
This phrase emphasizes God's thoughtful and deliberate creation of the heavens, showing that He is a God who acts with intention and purpose, as also seen in Isaiah 40:28, which says that God's understanding is beyond human comprehension.
How can we apply this verse to our everyday lives?
By recognizing God's wisdom and understanding in creation, we can trust in His sovereignty and guidance, and seek to live in accordance with His wisdom, as encouraged in Proverbs 9:10, which says that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can see God's wisdom and understanding in the world around me?
- How can I apply the principle of seeking wisdom and understanding in my own decision-making and problem-solving?
- In what ways can I trust in God's sovereignty and guidance, even when I don't fully understand His plans?
- What are some practical steps I can take to seek wisdom and understanding in my daily life, and to live in accordance with God's will?
Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 3:19
The Lord by wisdom hath founded the earth,.... He has created all things, and made the world by his Son, the Wisdom of God, Ephesians 3:9 Hebrews 1:2; not using him as an instrument; but, he being an
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 3:19
The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens. The Lord by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 3:19
By wisdom; either, 1. By Christ, the co-essential and co-eternal Wisdom of God the Father. Or, 2. By that Divine perfection of wisdom, which is the fountain of that wisdom that is in man, which Solomon hath hitherto commended; and therefore the commendation of that wisdom tends to the commendation of this, which is a stream flowing from it. Hath founded the earth; hath fixed it in the lowest part of the world. Established the heavens, or fitted or ordered them; framed them in that exquisite order which now they have,
Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 3:19
Proverbs 3:19 The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens.Ver. 19. The Lord by wisdom.] By his essential Wisdom, by his Eternal Word; the Lord Christ, who is "the beginning of the creation of God." "In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth," that is, in his Son, as some interpret it. This interpretation is grounded upon the Jerusalem Targum, who translates that, bechochmatha, in sapientia. So doth Augustine and others; and for confirmation they bring John 8:25; but that is a mistake, as Beza shows in his Annotations there. He established the heavens.] Heb., He aptly and trimly framed them in that comeliness that we now see. "The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament showeth his handiwork." Upon the third heaven he hath bestowed a great deal of curious skill and cunning workmanship. But of that no natural knowledge can be had, nor any help by human arts, geometry, optics, &c.; for it neither is aspectable nor moveable. The visible heavens are (for the many varieties therein, and the wonderful motion of the several spheres) fitly called Kοσμος. The original word here used, ratione coniugationis plus aliquid significat quam paravit, vel stabilivit. "Conen," Mirum in modum disposuit; he hath cunningly contrived.
And hence haply our ancient English word koning, and by contraction king, coming of the verb con, which signifies (as Becanus noteth) possum, scio, audeo - I can, I know, I dare do it. Coelum maxime eo nomine intelligunt Graeci. - Mercer.
Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 3:19
(e) Fifth Discourse:—Wisdom as Creator and Protector (Proverbs 3:19-26). (19) The Lord by wisdom . . .—A passage anticipatory of the doctrine of Joh 1:3. (Comp. Psalms 104:24; Psalms 136:5.) A further advance towards the personality of the Creator is made in Proverbs 8:27, sqq.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 3:19
Verse 19. The Lord by wisdom hath founded the earth] Here wisdom is taken in its proper acceptation, for that infinite knowledge and skill which God has manifested in the creation and composition of the earth, and in the structure and economy of the heavens. He has established the order as well as the essence of all things; so that though they vary in their positions, c., yet they never change either their places, or their properties. Composition and analysis are not essential changes the original particles, their forms and properties, remain the same.
Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 3:19
Hereto Wisdom has been thought of in relation to men. Now the question comes, What is she in relation to God? and the answer is, that the creative act implies a Divine Wisdom, through which the Divine will acts.
Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 3:19
19, 20. The Lord by wisdom — These verses seem to be added for the purpose of commending, in the strongest manner, the pursuit of wisdom. It is an attribute of God himself.
Sermons on Proverbs 3:19
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Attributes of God (Series 2): The Infinite Wisdom of God by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses how God, in His wisdom, has allowed the world to be under occupation by foreign soldiers. The preacher uses the book of Romans to explain tha |
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Our Awesome God - Part 1 by Chuck Smith | This sermon delves into the profound wisdom and knowledge of God as revealed in Romans 11, emphasizing the intricate design and balance in creation that sustains life on Earth. It |
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Recovery of the Lords Name - Part 4 of 6 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Gideon from the book of Judges and relates it to the letter to the Philippians. The preacher emphasizes that God calls specific |
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Hope for the Fallen by Shane Idleman | Shane Idleman delivers a powerful message titled 'Hope for the Fallen,' emphasizing that falling is not the end, but rather the failure to rise again is what truly harms us. He enc |
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June 8. 1678. the Seat of the Beast Became the Throne of the Lamb. by Jane Lead | Jane Lead preaches about the manifestation of God's power and wisdom through the Holy Spirit, transforming the hearts of believers to be the throne of the Lamb. She emphasizes the |
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The Force by Ernest O'Neill | Ernest O'Neill discusses the origins of life, exploring the clues that point towards a Creator rather than chance. He delves into the order and design in the universe, quoting Eins |
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The Beginning by Ernest O'Neill | Ernest O'Neill delves into the profound question of the origin of the universe, challenging common cliches and theories like evolution and the big bang. He emphasizes the intricate |