Proverbs 8:23

New English Translation

From eternity I was appointed, from the beginning, from before the world existed.

Cross References

Genesis 1:26

Then God said, “Let us make humankind in our image, after our likeness, so they may rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move on the earth.”

Psalm 2:6

“I myself have installed my king on Zion, my holy hill.”

Proverbs 4:7

Wisdom is supreme – so acquire wisdom, and whatever you acquire, acquire understanding!

Micah 5:1

(4:14) But now slash yourself, daughter surrounded by soldiers! We are besieged! With a scepter they strike Israel’s ruler on the side of his face.

Micah 5:2

(5:1) As for you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, seemingly insignificant among the clans of Judah – from you a king will emerge who will rule over Israel on my behalf, one whose origins are in the distant past.

John 1:1

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was fully God.

John 17:24

“Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, so that they can see my glory that you gave me because you loved me before the creation of the world.

John 17:5

And now, Father, glorify me at your side with the glory I had with you before the world was created.