New International Version The deep says, “It is not in me"; the sea says, “It is not with me.” New Living Translation ‘It is not here,’ says the ocean. ‘Nor is it here,’ says the sea. English Standard Version The deep says, ‘It is not in me,’ and the sea says, ‘It is not with me.’ Berean Standard Bible The ocean depths say, ‘It is not in me,’ while the sea declares, ‘It is not with me.’ Berean Literal Bible The deep says, ‘It is not in me,’ and the sea says, ‘It is not with me.’ King James Bible The depth saith, It is not in me: and the sea saith, It is not with me. New King James Version The deep says, ‘It is not in me’; And the sea says, ‘It is not with me.’ New American Standard Bible “The ocean depth says, ‘It is not in me’; And the sea says, ‘It is not with me.’ NASB 1995 “The deep says, ‘It is not in me’; And the sea says, ‘It is not with me.’ NASB 1977 “The deep says, ‘It is not in me’; And the sea says, ‘It is not with me.’ Legacy Standard Bible The deep says, ‘It is not in me’; And the sea says, ‘It is not with me.’ Amplified Bible “The deep says, ‘It is not in me’; And the sea says, ‘It is not with me.’ Berean Annotated Bible The ocean depths say, ‘It is not in me, while the sea declares, ‘It is not with me. Christian Standard Bible The ocean depths say, “It’s not in me,” while the sea declares, “I don’t have it.” Holman Christian Standard Bible The ocean depths say, “It’s not in me,” while the sea declares, “I don’t have it.” American Standard Version The deep saith, It is not in me; And the sea saith, It is not with me. Contemporary English Version Nor can it be discovered in the deepest sea. * English Revised Version The deep saith, It is not in me: and the sea saith, It is not with me. GOD'S WORD® Translation The deep ocean says, 'It isn't in me.' The sea says, 'It isn't with me.' Good News Translation The depths of the oceans and seas Say that wisdom is not found there. International Standard Version The deepest ocean says, 'It's not within me.' and the sea says, 'You'll never find it with me.' NET Bible The deep says, 'It is not with me.' And the sea says, 'It is not with me.' New Heart English Bible The deep says, 'It isn't in me.' The sea says, 'It isn't with me.' Webster's Bible Translation The depth saith, It is not in me: and the sea saith, It is not with me. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe ocean depths say, ‘It is not in me,’ while the sea declares, ‘It is not with me.’ World English Bible The deep says, ‘It isn’t in me.’ The sea says, ‘It isn’t with me.’ Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe deep has said, It [is] not in me, "" And the sea has said, It is not with me. Berean Literal Bible The deep says, ‘It is not in me,’ and the sea says, ‘It is not with me.’ Young's Literal Translation The deep hath said, 'It is not in me,' And the sea hath said, 'It is not with me.' Smith's Literal Translation The depth said, It is not in me: and the sea said, Not with me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe depth saith: It is not in me: and the sea saith: It is not with me. Catholic Public Domain Version The abyss declares, “It is not in me.” And the sea says, “It is not with me.” New American Bible The Deep says, “She is not in me”; and the Sea says, “She is not with me.” New Revised Standard Version The deep says, ‘It is not in me,’ and the sea says, ‘It is not with me.’ Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe depth says, It is not in me, and the sea says, It is not with me. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The depths said: ‘It was not in me!”, and the sea said: ‘It is not with me!’ OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The deep saith: 'It is not in me'; And the sea saith: 'It is not with me.' Brenton Septuagint Translation The depth said, It is not in me: and the sea said, It is not with me. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Where Can Wisdom Be Found?…13No man can know its value, nor is it found in the land of the living. 14The ocean depths say, ‘It is not in me,’ while the sea declares, ‘It is not with me.’ 15It cannot be bought with gold, nor can its price be weighed out in silver.… Cross References The ocean depths say, ‘It is not in me,’ Deuteronomy 30:13 And it is not beyond the sea, that you should need to ask, ‘Who will cross the sea to get it for us and proclaim it, that we may obey it?’ Job 11:7-9 Can you fathom the deep things of God or discover the limits of the Almighty? / They are higher than the heavens—what can you do? They are deeper than Sheol—what can you know? / Their measure is longer than the earth and wider than the sea. Proverbs 8:27-29 I was there when He established the heavens, when He inscribed a circle on the face of the deep, / when He established the clouds above, when the fountains of the deep gushed forth, / when He set a boundary for the sea, so that the waters would not surpass His command, when He marked out the foundations of the earth. while the sea declares, ‘It is not with me.’ Romans 10:6-8 But the righteousness that is by faith says: “Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into heaven?’ (that is, to bring Christ down) / or, ‘Who will descend into the Abyss?’ (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead).” / But what does it say? “The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart,” that is, the word of faith we are proclaiming: Ecclesiastes 1:7 All the rivers flow into the sea, yet the sea is never full; to the place from which the streams come, there again they flow. Job 38:8-11 Who enclosed the sea behind doors when it burst forth from the womb, / when I made the clouds its garment and thick darkness its blanket, / when I fixed its boundaries and set in place its bars and doors, … Proverbs 3:13-15 Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding, / for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold. / She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire compares with her. Proverbs 8:11 For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire compares with her. Proverbs 2:4-5 if you seek it like silver and search it out like hidden treasure, / then you will discern the fear of the LORD and discover the knowledge of God. Proverbs 16:16 How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver. Matthew 13:44-46 The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and in his joy he went and sold all he had and bought that field. / Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls. / When he found one very precious pearl, he went away and sold all he had and bought it. 1 Corinthians 1:24 but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. Colossians 2:3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. James 3:17 But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere. Proverbs 4:7 Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding. Ecclesiastes 7:24 What exists is out of reach and very deep. Who can fathom it? Treasury of Scripture The depth said, It is not in me: and the sea said, It is not with me. Romans 11:33,34 O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out! … Jump to Previous Deep Depth Not Sea WatersJump to Next Deep Depth Not Sea WatersJob 28 1. There is a knowledge of natural things12. But wisdom is an excellent gift of God The ocean depths say, ‘It is not in me,’ The inaccessible depths of the sea represent the farthest limits of human exploration. Even the hidden places of creation do not contain the wisdom Job seeks. No discovery within the natural world can uncover God’s purposes or explain the full meaning of suffering. Deu 30:13 And it is not beyond the sea, that you should need to ask,… while the sea declares, ‘It is not with me.’ The restless sea, vast and powerful though it is, cannot provide wisdom. Created things reveal God’s power, but they do not possess the understanding that belongs to Him alone. Wisdom must come from God rather than from human effort or the mysteries of creation. Rom 10:6-8 But the righteousness that is by faith says: “Do not say… Persons / Places / Events 1. JobThe central figure in the Book of Job, a man of great faith and patience who undergoes severe trials and suffering. 2. The Deep Refers to the depths of the earth or the ocean, symbolizing the hidden and mysterious aspects of creation. 3. The Sea Represents vastness and the unknown, often used in Scripture to symbolize chaos or the limits of human understanding. 4. Wisdom The central theme of Job 28, depicted as something elusive and beyond human reach, not found in the physical world. 5. God The ultimate source of wisdom, as the chapter later reveals, emphasizing that true wisdom comes from reverence for the Lord. Teaching Points The Elusiveness of WisdomWisdom is not found in the physical world or through human effort alone. It is a divine attribute that requires seeking God. The Limitations of Human Understanding Just as the deep and the sea cannot contain wisdom, human understanding is limited. We must acknowledge our need for divine guidance. The Source of True Wisdom True wisdom comes from God. We are encouraged to seek Him and His Word to gain understanding and insight. The Fear of the Lord Reverence for God is the beginning of wisdom. Our relationship with Him is foundational to gaining true knowledge. The Role of Creation in Revealing God While creation itself does not hold wisdom, it points us to the Creator, who is the source of all wisdom and understanding. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Job 28:14?2. How does Job 28:14 illustrate the limits of human wisdom and understanding? 3. What does "The deep says, ‘It is not in me’" teach about wisdom's source? 4. How can we seek God's wisdom in our daily decision-making processes? 5. Which other scriptures emphasize God's wisdom surpassing human understanding? 6. How can acknowledging our limitations lead to a deeper reliance on God? 7. What does Job 28:14 suggest about the location of true wisdom? 8. How does Job 28:14 challenge the human pursuit of knowledge? 9. Why does Job 28:14 emphasize wisdom's inaccessibility in the natural world? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Job 28? Verse 14. - The depth saith, It is not in me: and the sea saith, It is not with me. The deep abysses of the ocean declare that it is not with them; and the wide reaches of the far-extending sea proclaim that it is not with them either. Job 28:14 personifies the ocean depths and the sea to drive home one truth: no matter how vast or mysterious the realm, created things cannot supply the wisdom our souls crave. Their united testimony directs us to the Creator, who has revealed His wisdom finally and fully in Christ. Therefore, seekers must lift their eyes above the waves and bow their hearts before the Lord, the only source of true understanding. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The ocean depthsתְּה֣וֹם (tə·hō·wm) Noun - common singular Strong's 8415: An abyss, the deep say, אָ֭מַר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say ‘It [is] הִ֑יא (hî) Pronoun - third person feminine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are not לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no in me,’ בִי־ (ḇî-) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's Hebrew while the sea וְיָ֥ם (wə·yām) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3220: A sea, the Mediterranean Sea, large river, an artifical basin declares, אָ֝מַ֗ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say ‘[It is] not אֵ֣ין (’ên) Adverb Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle with me.’ עִמָּדִֽי׃ (‘im·mā·ḏî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 5978: Against, by, from, me, mine, of, that I take, unto, Additonal Resources Job 28:14 Blue Letter BibleJob 28:14 Bible Gateway Job 28:14 Bible.com Job 28:14 NIV |
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