Proverbs 3:20

20 They knew when to signal rivers and springs to the surface, and dew to descend from the night skies. Never Walk Away

Proverbs 3:20 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 3:20

By his knowledge the depths are broken up
From whence fountains and rivers flow, and whereby that great cavity was made which holds that large confluence of waters called the sea, ( Genesis 1:9 Genesis 1:10 ) . Some refer this to the breaking up the fountains of the great deep at the flood, ( Genesis 7:11 ) ; and others to the dividing of the waters of the Red sea when Israel came out of Egypt, ( Psalms 78:13 ) ; all wonderful works of divine wisdom, and show the greatness of him, in whom are "hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge", ( Colossians 2:3 ) , by whom they were done; and the clouds drop down the dew;
which makes the earth fruitful, and is put for all the blessings of nature, ( Genesis 27:28 ) ; the drops of dew are begotten by the Lord, they have no other father but him; the vanities of the Gentiles cannot produce them; he who fills the clouds with them, from whence they descend, is no other than the mighty God; and such is Christ the Wisdom of God. Some understand this in a mystical sense of Gospel ministers, and of the dew of Gospel doctrine, dropped and distilled by them under the influence and direction of Christ; see ( Deuteronomy 32:2 ) ; but the literal sense is best.

Proverbs 3:20 In-Context

18 She's the very Tree of Life to those who embrace her. Hold her tight - and be blessed!
19 With Lady Wisdom, God formed Earth; with Madame Insight, he raised Heaven.
20 They knew when to signal rivers and springs to the surface, and dew to descend from the night skies. Never Walk Away
21 Dear friend, guard Clear Thinking and Common Sense with your life; don't for a minute lose sight of them.
22 They'll keep your soul alive and well, they'll keep you fit and attractive.
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