Proverbs 8:30

I was by. I became beside Him. John 1:1. See note on "was", Genesis 1:2.

by. close by.

as one brought up with Him. as one constantly with Him, or under His constant care. Hebrew. 'amon, from root 'aman = to be constant or steady, and denoting: (1) The making constant or steady (Exodus 17:12). (2) The being constant, as. river (Isaiah 33:16; Jeremiah 15:18); as. house (2 Samuel 7:16; Isaiah 7:9); of words (Genesis 42:20); of. prophet (1 Samuel 3:20); an allowance (Nehemiah 11:23). (3) The stability or faithfulness (Deuteronomy 32:20; Isaiah 65:16; Jeremiah 51:15); hence "Amen", affirming and confirming assent. (4) Of the constant and steady care of. nurse, &c. (Esther 2:7; Esther 2:20; 2 Kings 10:1; 2 Kings 10:5.Isaiah 60:4; Isaiah 66:12.Lamentations 4:5; Lamentations 4:5). (5) Of the constant and steady resting of the mind as trusting, relying, or depending upon (Genesis 15:6; Genesis 45:26; Exodus 4:5.Deuteronomy 28:66; Judges 11:20). (6) Of the constant, steady hand required in. cunning workman (Song of Solomon 7:1. hands of steadiness, meaning work not hastily done. The Revised Version rendering of Proverbs 8:30, "a master workman", is made on insufficient ground).

Rejoicing. Compare Proverbs 8:31.