Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version for he views the ends of the earth and sees everything under the heavens. New Living Translation for he looks throughout the whole earth and sees everything under the heavens. English Standard Version For he looks to the ends of the earth and sees everything under the heavens. Berean Standard Bible For He looks to the ends of the earth and sees everything under the heavens. King James Bible For he looketh to the ends of the earth, and seeth under the whole heaven; New King James Version For He looks to the ends of the earth, And sees under the whole heavens, New American Standard Bible “For He looks to the ends of the earth; He sees everything under the heavens. NASB 1995 “For He looks to the ends of the earth And sees everything under the heavens. NASB 1977 “For He looks to the ends of the earth, And sees everything under the heavens. Legacy Standard Bible For He looks to the ends of the earth And sees everything under the heavens. Amplified Bible “For He looks to the ends of the earth And sees everything under the heavens. Christian Standard Bible For he looks to the ends of the earth and sees everything under the heavens. Holman Christian Standard Bible For He looks to the ends of the earth and sees everything under the heavens. American Standard Version For he looketh to the ends of the earth, And seeth under the whole heaven; Contemporary English Version he alone sees everything beneath the heavens. English Revised Version For he looketh to the ends of the earth, and seeth under the whole heaven; GOD'S WORD® Translation because he can see to the ends of the earth and observe everything under heaven. Good News Translation Because he sees the ends of the earth, Sees everything under the sky. International Standard Version For he looks as far as the ends of the earth and sees everything under the sky. NET Bible For he looks to the ends of the earth and observes everything under the heavens. New Heart English Bible For he looks to the farthest parts of the earth, and sees under the whole sky. Webster's Bible Translation For he looketh to the ends of the earth, and seeth under the whole heaven; Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleFor He looks to the ends of the earth and sees everything under the heavens. World English Bible For he looks to the ends of the earth, and sees under the whole sky. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor He looks to the ends of the earth, "" He sees under the whole heavens, Young's Literal Translation For He to the ends of the earth doth look, Under the whole heavens He doth see, Smith's Literal Translation For he will look to the ends of the earth, he will see under all the heavens; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor he beholdeth the ends of the world: and looketh on all things that are under heaven. Catholic Public Domain Version For he beholds the limits of the world, and he looks upon all things that are under heaven. New American Bible For he beholds the ends of the earth and sees all that is under the heavens. New Revised Standard Version For he looks to the ends of the earth, and sees everything under the heavens. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor he looks to the ends of the earth, and sees under the whole heaven; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because he sees the end of everything that is in the Earth, and he sees under all Heaven OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For He looketh to the ends of the earth, And seeth under the whole heaven; Brenton Septuagint Translation For he surveys the whole earth under heaven, knowing the things in the earth: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Where Can Wisdom Be Found?…23But God understands its way, and He knows its place. 24For He looks to the ends of the earth and sees everything under the heavens. 25When God fixed the weight of the wind and measured out the waters,… Cross References Proverbs 15:3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good. Psalm 33:13-15 The LORD looks down from heaven; He sees all the sons of men. / From His dwelling place He gazes on all who inhabit the earth. / He shapes the hearts of each; He considers all their works. Hebrews 4:13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account. Jeremiah 23:24 “Can a man hide in secret places where I cannot see him?” declares the LORD. “Do I not fill the heavens and the earth?” declares the LORD. Psalm 139:1-4 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. O LORD, You have searched me and known me. / You know when I sit and when I rise; You understand my thoughts from afar. / You search out my path and my lying down; You are aware of all my ways. ... Isaiah 40:28 Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary; His understanding is beyond searching out. 1 John 3:20 Even if our hearts condemn us, God is greater than our hearts, and He knows all things. Proverbs 5:21 For a man’s ways are before the eyes of the LORD, and the LORD examines all his paths. Psalm 147:5 Great is our Lord, and mighty in power; His understanding has no limit. Matthew 10:29-30 Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. / And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. 1 Corinthians 2:10 But God has revealed it to us by the Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. Isaiah 46:9-10 Remember what happened long ago, for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me. / I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’ Romans 11:33 O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways! Psalm 94:9-11 He who affixed the ear, can He not hear? He who formed the eye, can He not see? / He who admonishes the nations, does He not discipline? He who teaches man, does He lack knowledge? / The LORD knows the thoughts of man, that they are futile. Acts 15:18 that have been known for ages.’ Treasury of Scripture For he looks to the ends of the earth, and sees under the whole heaven; 2 Chronicles 16:9 For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars. Proverbs 15:3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good. Zechariah 4:10 For who hath despised the day of small things? for they shall rejoice, and shall see the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel with those seven; they are the eyes of the LORD, which run to and fro through the whole earth. Jump to Previous Earth Ends Eyes Heaven Heavens Looks Sky Views WholeJump to Next Earth Ends Eyes Heaven Heavens Looks Sky Views WholeJob 28 1. There is a knowledge of natural things12. But wisdom is an excellent gift of God For He looks to the ends of the earth This phrase emphasizes God's omniscience and omnipresence. In the context of Job, it underscores the belief that God has complete knowledge and understanding of the world, far beyond human comprehension. The "ends of the earth" suggests the entirety of creation, indicating that nothing is hidden from God's sight. This aligns with other scriptures such as Psalm 139:7-10, which speaks of God's presence everywhere. The phrase also reflects the ancient Near Eastern understanding of the world as a vast, expansive place, yet fully within God's purview. and sees everything under the heavens. Persons / Places / Events 1. JobThe central figure in the Book of Job, a man known for his righteousness and suffering. The book explores profound questions about God's justice and human suffering. 2. God The omniscient and omnipresent Creator, who is the subject of Job's discourse in this chapter. Job acknowledges God's comprehensive understanding and wisdom. 3. The Earth Represents the entirety of creation, emphasizing the vastness of God's knowledge and oversight. 4. The Heavens Symbolizes the divine realm and the scope of God's vision, which encompasses all creation. 5. Wisdom Discourse Job 28 is a poetic interlude focusing on the nature and source of true wisdom, contrasting human efforts to find wisdom with God's inherent understanding. Teaching Points God's OmniscienceRecognize that God's knowledge is complete and perfect. He sees all things, both visible and hidden, and understands the intricacies of our lives and the world. Trust in Divine Wisdom In times of uncertainty or suffering, trust in God's wisdom and understanding. He sees the bigger picture and knows what is best for us. Seek God's Perspective Strive to view situations from God's perspective, acknowledging that our understanding is limited. Pray for wisdom and discernment to align with His will. Humility Before God Approach God with humility, recognizing that His ways and thoughts are higher than ours. Submit to His guidance and trust in His plan. Pursue True Wisdom True wisdom comes from God. Seek it through prayer, scripture, and a relationship with Him, rather than relying solely on human knowledge or understanding. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Job 28:24?2. How does Job 28:24 emphasize God's omniscience and omnipresence in our lives? 3. What does "He views the ends of the earth" reveal about God's authority? 4. How can understanding God's perspective in Job 28:24 impact our daily decisions? 5. Connect Job 28:24 with Psalm 139:7-10 regarding God's presence and knowledge. 6. How should Job 28:24 influence our trust in God's plan during trials? 7. How does Job 28:24 reflect God's omniscience in the Bible? 8. What does Job 28:24 reveal about God's understanding of the world? 9. How does Job 28:24 challenge human perception of knowledge and wisdom? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Job 28? 11. (Psalm 113:3) How do we reconcile the language of “from the rising of the sun” with modern astronomy’s heliocentric understanding of our solar system? 12. If God is omniscient and omnipresent, why does Psalm 13:1 imply He can forget the psalmist? 13. What does God perceive with His eyes? 14. How can the psalmist (Ps 61:2) claim to cry out “from the ends of the earth” when historically his travels were limited to a specific region? What Does Job 28:24 Mean For He looks- The verse begins by affirming that God actively “looks,” implying deliberate, attentive observation rather than detached awareness. - Scripture repeatedly emphasizes that the Lord’s gaze is personal and purposeful: • “The eyes of the LORD roam throughout the earth to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose hearts are fully devoted to Him” (2 Chronicles 16:9). • “From heaven the LORD looks down; He sees all the children of men” (Psalm 33:13). - This assures believers that God does not miss a single detail of human life, whether public or private. to the ends of the earth - The scope of God’s sight extends “to the ends of the earth,” leaving no corner unobserved. - This phrase speaks to His omnipresence and global sovereignty: • “Where can I flee from Your presence? … even to the farthest horizon, You are there” (Psalm 139:7–10). • “Have you not heard? The everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, does not grow weary” (Isaiah 40:28). - Because His vision spans every nation, culture, and people group, He alone is qualified to judge with absolute fairness. and sees everything - God not only scans broadly; He perceives completely—motives, thoughts, and hidden actions. • “The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the wicked and the good” (Proverbs 15:3). • “Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is exposed and laid bare before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account” (Hebrews 4:13). - Practical implications: • Encouragement—no righteous deed goes unnoticed (Matthew 6:4). • Accountability—no sin remains concealed (Numbers 32:23). • Wisdom—seeking His counsel is wiser than relying on limited human perspective (Job 28:23). under the heavens - The phrase gathers every created thing—land, sea, skies—under God’s comprehensive supervision. - Echoes of Genesis 1:1 remind us that the One who made “the heavens and the earth” also monitors them continuously. - Colossians 1:17 underscores that “in Him all things hold together,” reinforcing Job’s theme that ultimate wisdom resides in the Creator, not in the created order. summary Job 28:24 highlights God’s all-seeing, all-knowing character: He deliberately observes, His gaze spans the whole globe, nothing escapes His notice, and every part of creation lies within His jurisdiction. Recognizing this leads us to humble trust—submitting our limited understanding to the perfect wisdom of the One who “looks to the ends of the earth and sees everything under the heavens.” Verse 24. - For he looketh to the ends of the earth. Man is conditioned. God is unconditioned. Man's knowledge has strict and narrow limits. God "looketh unto the ends of the earth." It is the universality of God's knowledge that makes each item of it perfect. Where knowledge is circumscribed, it is impossible to be sure that some truth outside the circle of the person's cognizance has not a bearing on that which is within his cognizance - a bearing, which, if he were aware of it, would give the truth a different aspect. With God alone there are no such limits, everything being within his cognizance. And seeth under the whole heaven. As his knowledge of earthly things is unlimited, so is his knowledge of heavenly things also; and not only of heavenly things in a material sense, as of sun, moon, stars, comets, planets, nebulae, etc., but also of causes, principles, ends, laws, and the like, whereby both material and immaterial things are governed, ordered, and maintained in being. Of matters of this kind and character man can only say, "Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; I cannot attain unto it" (Psalm 139:6).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Forכִּי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction He ה֭וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are looks יַבִּ֑יט (yab·bîṭ) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5027: To scan, look intently at, to regard to the ends לִקְצוֹת־ (liq·ṣō·wṯ-) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 7098: A termination of the earth הָאָ֣רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land and sees יִרְאֶֽה׃ (yir·’eh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7200: To see everything כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every under תַּ֖חַת (ta·ḥaṯ) Preposition Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of the heavens. הַשָּׁמַ֣יִם (haš·šā·ma·yim) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8064: Heaven, sky Links Job 28:24 NIVJob 28:24 NLT Job 28:24 ESV Job 28:24 NASB Job 28:24 KJV Job 28:24 BibleApps.com Job 28:24 Biblia Paralela Job 28:24 Chinese Bible Job 28:24 French Bible Job 28:24 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 28:24 For he looks to the ends (Jb) |
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