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Job 11:7 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Job 11:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 11 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Canst thou by searching find out God? canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection?”
Job 11:7 (KJV)
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Commentary on Job 11:7
Zophar asks: 'Canst thou by searching find out God? canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection?' The verb chaqar (חָקַר, searching) means to investigate, examine, or explore deeply. Matsa (מָצָא, find out) means to discover or attain. Takhlit (תַּכְלִית, perfection) refers to completeness or ultimate extent. Zophar correctly asserts God's incomprehensibility—finite minds cannot fully grasp infinite being. However, he uses this truth to silence Job's questions rather than acknowledge mystery. The verse contains profound theology about divine transcendence but is weaponized against legitim...
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Cross-References for Job 11:7
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“and his ways past tracing out!”
“yet so that man can't find out the work that God has done from the beginning even to the end.”
“and greatly to be praised! His greatness is unsearchable.”
“marvelous things without number;”
“Thy way is in the sea”
“Yahweh”
“the very least of all saints”
“he will not oppress.”
“God revealed them through the Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things”
“except the Father; neither does anyone know the Father”