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Job 28:23 Cross-References
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“God understandeth the way thereof, and he knoweth the place thereof.”
Job 28:23 (KJV)
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Commentary on Job 28:23
After describing wisdom's hiddenness, Job declares: "God understandeth the way thereof, and he knoweth the place thereof." The verb bin (בִּין, "understandeth") means to discern or perceive deeply. The verb yada (יָדַע, "knoweth") denotes intimate, experiential knowledge. Job affirms divine epistemological privilege—God alone possesses comprehensive understanding of wisdom's nature and location. This resonates with Isaiah 55:8-9: "My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD." From a Reformed perspective, this grounds the doctrine of divine incomprehensibili...
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Cross-References for Job 28:23
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“you are in Christ Jesus”
“and his ways past tracing out!”
“who alone is wise”
“and mighty in power. His understanding is infinite.”
“For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.”
“Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world.”
“restoring the soul. Yahweh's testimony is sure”
“and said”
“Counsel is mine”