Proverbs 8:2

Proverbs 8:2 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths.
• New International Version (NIV)At the highest point along the way, where the paths meet, she takes her stand;
• English Standard Version (ESV)On the heights beside the way, at the crossroads she takes her stand;
• New King James Version (NKJV)She takes her stand on the top of the high hill, Beside the way, where the paths meet.

Context of Proverbs 8:2

1Does not wisdom call out? Does not understanding raise its voice? ⌞Wisdom⌟ takes its stand on high ground, by the wayside where the roads meet, 3near the gates to the city. At the entrance ⌞wisdom⌟ sings its song, 4“I am calling to all of you, and my appeal is to all people.

Proverbs 8:2 word by word

בְּרֹאשׁ־מְרוֹמִ֥ים עֲלֵי־דָ֑רֶךְ בֵּ֖ית נְתִיב֣וֹת נִצָּֽבָה׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• She standethנָצַבnâtsab · to standH5324
• in the topרֹאשׁrô'sh · head: topH7218
• of high placesמָרוֹםmârôm · heightH4791
• by the wayדֶּ֫רֶךְderek · way: roadH1870
• in the placesבֵּיתbayith · betweenH1004
• of the pathsנְתִיבָהnâthîyb nethîybâh nethibâh · pathH5410

Commentaries on Proverbs 8:2

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 2In the places of the paths - נצבה נתיבת בית beith nethiboth nitstsabah, "The constituted house of the paths." Does not this mean the house of public worship? the tabernacle or temple, which stands a center to the surrounding villages, the paths from all the parts leading to and terminating at it? In such a place, where the holy word of God is read or preached, there in a particular manner does wisdom cry, and understanding lift up her voice. There are the…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 2The full enumeration of localities points to the publicity and openness of Wisdom‘s teaching (see Proverbs 1:20 note), as contrasted with the stealth and secrecy and darkness which shroud the harlot‘s enticements Proverbs 7:9.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 2The hilltop and crossroads are easy for everyone to reach.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-361-4. The publicity and universality of the call contrast with the secrecy and intrigues of the wicked (Pr 7:8, &c.).Read the comment

Topics related to Proverbs 8:2

• Jesus Continued
• Salvation
• Wisdom

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Commentaries on Proverbs 8

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings