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Proverbs 8:30

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

Then I was by him, [as] one brought up [with him]: and I was daily [his] delight, rejoicing always before him;

Proverbs 8:30 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Proverbs 8:30

Theological / Devotional

One brought up. Heb. ’amon. There is much uncertainty as to the exact meaning of this word. Jewish tradition assigns to it the definition “workmaster,” “foreman.”

Others propose the meaning “fondling,” “minion,” “foster child.”

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