“Nondum erant abyssi, et ego jam concepta eram : necdum fontes aquarum eruperant,”
“When there were no depths, I was brought forth; when there were no fountains abounding with water.”
“When there were no watery depths, I was brought forth, when no springs were overflowing with water.”
“When there were no depths, I was born, when there were no springs abounding with water.”
“When there were no depths, I was brought forth, When there were no fountains abounding with water.”
Conceived. Having yet manifested none of my works. Since the creation, wisdom only seeks to communicate itself to us. (Calmet)
Verses 22-31 The Son of God declares himself to have been engaged in the creation of the world. How able, how fit is the Son of God to be the Saviour of the world, who was the Creator of it! The Son of God was ordained, before the world, to that great work. Does he delight in saving wretched sinners, and shall not we delight in his salvation?
“And the earth was void and empty, and darkness was upon the face of the deep; and the spirit of God moved over the waters.”