23 I was formed long ages ago, at the very beginning, when the world came to be.
23 I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was.
23 Ages ago I was set up, at the first, before the beginning of the earth.
23 I was brought into being a long time ago, well before Earth got its start.
23 I have been established from everlasting, From the beginning, before there was ever an earth.
23 I was appointed in ages past, at the very first, before the earth began.
11 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
11 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
11 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
11 The Word was first, the Word present to God, God present to the Word. The Word was God,
11 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
11 In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God.
(Read John 1:1-5)
The plainest reason why the Son of God is called the Word, seems to be, that as our words explain our minds to others, so was the Son of God sent in order to reveal his Father's mind to the world. What the evangelist says of Christ proves that he is God. He asserts, His existence in the beginning; His coexistence with the Father. The Word was with God. All things were made by him, and not as an instrument. Without him was not any thing made that was made, from the highest angel to the meanest worm. This shows how well qualified he was for the work of our redemption and salvation. The light of reason, as well as the life of sense, is derived from him, and depends upon him. This eternal Word, this true Light shines, but the darkness comprehends it not. Let us pray without ceasing, that our eyes may be opened to behold this Light, that we may walk in it; and thus be made wise unto salvation, by faith in Jesus Christ.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 8:23
Commentary on Proverbs 8:22-31
(Read Proverbs 8:22-31)
The Son of God declares himself to have been engaged in the creation of the world. How able, how fit is the Son of God to be the Saviour of the world, who was the Creator of it! The Son of God was ordained, before the world, to that great work. Does he delight in saving wretched sinners, and shall not we delight in his salvation?