God's Knowledge Breaks Up the Depths - Proverbs 3:20

In the book of Proverbs Solomon said, “The LORD by wisdom has founded the earth; by understanding has he established the heavens”, and in chapter three and verse twenty of Proverbs Solomon said, “by his knowledge the depths are broken up” where we read,

By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew.

The verse begins, “By his knowledge the depths are broken up, ...”. Solomon began with the words, “by his knowledge” or “through the means of his, Jehovah God's, perception, skill, cunning and discernment” “the depths are broken up” which means “the deep places, abysses, seas and subterranean waters exist as split, cleaved, broken through and into pieces”. Solomon shared how Jehovah God employed his perception and skill to cause the subterranean seas and abysses to be split apart and broken into pieces.

The verse continues, “... and the clouds drop down the dew.” Solomon added the words, “and the clouds” or “and the fine dust or thin vapor in the skies” “drop down the dew” which means “trickle and drip below the night mist”. Solomon said Jehovah God caused the thin vapor in the skies to drip down the night mist.

When we think through Solomon's words in this verse, we learn how he knew Jehovah God employed His wisdom and understanding to cause the abysses to be split apart and for the vaporous mist in the skies to drop down their night mist. God's creation reveals His power and wonder, and with His great abilities, He wants to have a personal relationship with us. He provided His Son Jesus to be our “Savior and Lord” by coming to the earth to die on the cross for the sins of all mankind, and when we rely upon, cling to and trust in Him, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and teach us to appreciate the wonders of His great creation including the “depths, clouds and dew”.

Next time Solomon says, “my son, let not them depart from your eyes”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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The LORD's Wisdom Founded the Earth - Proverbs 3:19

In the book of Proverbs Solomon said of wisdom, “She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retains her”, and in chapter three and verse nineteen of Proverbs Solomon said, “the LORD by wisdom has founded the earth” where we read,

The LORD by wisdom has founded the earth; by understanding has he established the heavens.

The verse begins, “The LORD by wisdom has founded the earth;”. Solomon began with the words, “the LORD” or “Jehovah who is the existing One and the proper name of the One True God” “by wisdom” which means “through the means of skill, shrewdness and prudence” “has founded the earth” or “fixed, established, appointed, ordained and laid the country, territory, region, district and world”. Solomon shared how Jehovah God employed skill and prudence to create the world.

The verse goes on to say, “by understanding has he established the heavens.” Solomon continued with the words, “by understanding” or “through intelligence, insight, reason, caprice and discretion” “has he established” which means “has he, Jehovah God, has made firm, fixed aright and made steadfast and secure” “the heavens” or “visible skies, abode of the stars, atmosphere and abode of Jehovah God”. Solomon said Jehovah God employed intelligence, reason and discretion to form and fashion the visible sky, atmosphere and His heavenly abode.

When we meditate upon the words in this verse, we learn how Solomon knew Jehovah God used “wisdom and understanding” to create the world, the skies, the atmosphere and His dwelling place. God is wise. God understands all things, and He desires to have a personal relationship with us through His Son Jesus who died upon the cross for our sins. When we put our faith and trust in Him as our “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and reveal His creative power to us within the world and in the “heavens” above.

Next time Solomon says, “by his knowledge the depths are broken up”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

See more devotionals on the website "thewordfortodaywithray.com" or look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance".

 

A Tree of Life - Proverbs 3:18

In the book of Proverbs Solomon said of wisdom, “She is more precious than rubies: and all the things you can desire are not to be compared unto her. Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honor. Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace”, and in chapter three and verse eighteen of Proverbs Solomon said wisdom, “ is a tree of life” where we read,

She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retains her.

The verse begins, “She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her:”. Solomon began with the words, “she is a tree of life” or “she, wisdom and understanding, exists as a timber, stock and plank pertaining to flowing, fresh and active living” “to them that lay hold upon her” which means “toward the people both male and female who become strong, prevailing, hardening and courageous toward her, wisdom and understanding”. Solomon shared how people who are strengthened by wisdom and understanding exist as a timber of active living.

The verse continues, “and happy is every one that retains her.” Solomon added the words, “and happy is every one” or “and blessed exists each, the whole, all and every person” “that retains her” which means “who takes hold of, supports, attains and grasps her, wisdom and understanding”. Solomon said people who take hold of and grasp wisdom and understanding exist as blessed.

When we consider Solomon's words in this verse, we learn how wisdom and understanding exists as a stable and reliable stock for people who become strong within them, and every person who attains them exists as blessed. God wants us to have the “tree of life” (wisdom and understanding) in our lives, and He wants us to be blessed. God gave us His Son Jesus to be crucified on the cross for the sins of all mankind, and when we believe and trust in Him as our personal “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and give us fresh and flowing life and blessings of wisdom and understanding to live within His presence.

Next time Solomon says, “the LORD by wisdom has founded the earth”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

See more devotionals on the website "thewordfortodaywithray.com" or look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance".

 

Ways of Pleasantness - Proverbs 3:17

In the book of Proverbs Solomon said to his son, “Happy is the man that finds wisdom, and the man that gets understanding. For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. She is more precious than rubies: and all the things you can desire are not to be compared unto her. Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honor”, and in chapter three and verse seventeen of Proverbs Solomon said of wisdom, “her ways are ways of pleasantness” where we read,

Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.

The verse begins, “Her ways are ways of pleasantness, ...”. Solomon began with the words, “her ways” or “her, wisdom and understanding's, roads, paths, journeys and directions” “are ways of pleasantness” which means “exist as roads, paths, journeys and directions belonging to kindness, delightfulness, beauty and favor”. Solomon shared how paths and direction of wisdom and understanding exist with beauty and favor.

The verse goes on to say, “... and all her paths are peace.” Solomon continued with the words, “and all her paths” or “and each, every, the whole and everyone of her, wisdom and understanding's, roads, journeys and directions” “are peace” which means “exist as complete, sound, prosperous, quiet, tranquil and content”. Solomon said everyone of the roads and journeys of wisdom and understanding are quiet and tranquil.

When we think through Solomon's words in this verse, we learn how the journey and travels of a life with wisdom and understanding lean toward favor, beauty and tranquility. In other words, when Solomon's son would conduct his life in a wise and intelligent way, he would cause a lot more favor and calmness to come upon him. To act in unwise and unintelligent ways would cause Solomon's son to have more trouble and anxiety in his life. God is for us, and He loves us. He proved His love by sending His Son Jesus into the world to die on the cross for our sins. When we believe and trust in Him as our personal “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and give us His wisdom and understanding that so we may enjoy His favor and peaceful ways.

Next time Solomon says wisdom, “is a tree of life”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

See more devotionals on the website "thewordfortodaywithray.com" or look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance".

 

Length of Days in Wisdom's Hand - Proverbs 3:16

In the book of Proverbs Solomon said to his son, “Happy is the man that finds wisdom, and the man that gets understanding. For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. She is more precious than rubies: and all the things you can desire are not to be compared unto her”, and in chapter three and verse sixteen of Proverbs Solomon said of wisdom, “length of days is in her right hand” where we read,

Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honor.

The verse begins, “Length of days is in her right hand;”. Solomon began with the words, “length of days” or “forbearance and long time periods and sunrises to sunsets” “is in her right hand” which means “exists within her, wisdom and understanding's, right hand of power, might and authority”. Solomon shared how long time periods exist within the power and authority of wisdom and understanding.

The verse continues, “and in her left hand riches and honor.” Solomon added the words, “and in her left hand” or “and within her, wisdom and understanding's, left hand side exists” “riches and honor” which means “construct, wealth and glory, honor, abundance, splendor and dignity”. Solomon said within the left side of wisdom and understanding exists wealth, glory, honor, splendor and dignity.

When we meditate upon the words in this verse, we learn how Solomon knew of other benefits to his son having wisdom and understanding. His son would live long, and he would gain wealth and splendor as he observed and obeyed wise and intelligent ways. God loves people, and He wants us to have His wisdom and understanding. He gave us His Son Jesus to die on the cross for our sins, and when we have faith and trust in Him as our personal “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and provide His wealth of blessings and honor for doings so.

Next time Solomon says of wisdom, “her ways are ways of pleasantness”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

See more devotionals on the website "thewordfortodaywithray.com" or look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance".

 

More Precious than Rubies - Proverbs 3:15

In the book of Proverbs Solomon said to his son, “Happy is the man that finds wisdom, and the man that gets understanding. For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold”, and in chapter three and verse fifteen of Proverbs Solomon said wisdom is, “more precious than rubies” where we read,

She is more precious than rubies: and all the things you can desire are not to be compared unto her.

The verse begins, “She is more precious than rubies:”. Solomon began with the words, “she is more precious” or “she, wisdom and understanding, exists of greater value, splendor, weight and influence” “than rubies” which means “than precious corals, rubies or jewels”. Solomon said “wisdom and understanding” are more valuable than precious ruby jewelry.

The verse goes on to say, “and all the things you can desire are not to be compared unto her.” Solomon continued with the words, “and all the things” or “and each, every, the whole and everything that” “you can desire” which means “you, Solomon's son, are able to delight, take pleasure in and long for” “are not to be compared unto her” or “are unable to to agree with, resemble or be like her, wisdom and understanding”. Solomon said each and everything that his son could want is unable to resemble the value of “wisdom and understanding”.

When we consider the words in this verse, we learn how Solomon knew the value of “wisdom and understanding”, and not even precious rubies or anything his son could desire would resemble their worth. God wants us to be wise, and He is willing to give us understanding. He desires an intimate personal relationship with us through His Son Jesus who died on the cross for the sins of all mankind. When we yield to Him, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and give us His invaluable “wisdom and understanding” to manage our lives according to His will, purpose and plan for us.

Next time Solomon says of wisdom, “length of days is in her right hand”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

See more devotionals on the website "thewordfortodaywithray.com" or look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance".