Key Figures — Proverbs 8

2 figures

Wisdom
Personification of divine wisdom, calling out to humanity.
In Proverbs 8, Wisdom is portrayed as a woman who calls out to people, offering understanding and insight. She stands at the crossroads and gates, inviting all to learn prudence and knowledge. Wisdom is depicted as being present at the creation of the world, emphasizing her eternal nature and divine origin.
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The Lord
Creator and source of wisdom.
The Lord is acknowledged as the one who possesses and imparts wisdom. Wisdom describes being with the Lord during the creation, highlighting the divine nature and origin of wisdom.
Related passages
- Genesis Chapter 1 (Creation account)
- John Chapter 1 (The Word with God in the beginning)

Wisdom