Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version then he looked at wisdom and appraised it; he confirmed it and tested it. New Living Translation Then he saw wisdom and evaluated it. He set it in place and examined it thoroughly. English Standard Version then he saw it and declared it; he established it, and searched it out. Berean Standard Bible then He looked at wisdom and appraised it; He established it and searched it out. King James Bible Then did he see it, and declare it; he prepared it, yea, and searched it out. New King James Version Then He saw wisdom and declared it; He prepared it, indeed, He searched it out. New American Standard Bible Then He saw it and declared it; He established it and also searched it out. NASB 1995 Then He saw it and declared it; He established it and also searched it out. NASB 1977 Then He saw it and declared it; He established it and also searched it out. Legacy Standard Bible Then He saw it and recounted it; He established it and also searched it out. Amplified Bible Then He saw wisdom and declared it; He established it and searched it out. Christian Standard Bible he considered wisdom and evaluated it; he established it and examined it. Holman Christian Standard Bible He considered wisdom and evaluated it; He established it and examined it. American Standard Version Then did he see it, and declare it; He established it, yea, and searched it out. Contemporary English Version he also determined the truth and defined wisdom. English Revised Version Then did he see it, and declare it; he established it, yea, and searched it out. GOD'S WORD® Translation then he saw it and announced it. He confirmed it and examined it. Good News Translation It was then he saw wisdom and tested its worth--He gave it his approval. International Standard Version Then he looked at wisdom, and fixed it in place; he established it, and also examined it. Majority Standard Bible then He looked at wisdom and appraised it; He established it and searched it out. NET Bible then he looked at wisdom and assessed its value; he established it and examined it closely. New Heart English Bible then he saw it, and declared it. He established it, yes, and searched it out. Webster's Bible Translation Then did he see it, and declare it; he prepared it, yea, and searched it out. World English Bible then he saw it, and declared it. He established it, yes, and searched it out. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThen He has seen and declares it, "" He has prepared it, and also searched it out, Young's Literal Translation Then He hath seen and declareth it, He hath prepared it, and also searched it out, Smith's Literal Translation Then he saw, and he will recount it; he prepared it, and also he searched it out. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThen he saw it, and declared, and prepared, and searched it. Catholic Public Domain Version Then he saw and explained it, and he made ready and examined it. New American Bible Then he saw wisdom and appraised her, established her, and searched her out. New Revised Standard Version then he saw it and declared it; he established it, and searched it out. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen he saw it, and declared it; he measured it, yea, and searched it out. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Then he saw it and he told it, he weighed it, also he examined it OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then did He see it, and declare it; He established it, yea, and searched it out. Brenton Septuagint Translation Then he saw it, and declared it: he prepared it and traced it out. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Where Can Wisdom Be Found?…26when He set a limit for the rain and a path for the thunderbolt, 27then He looked at wisdom and appraised it; He established it and searched it out. 28And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’ ”… Cross References Proverbs 8:22-31 The LORD created me as His first course, before His works of old. / From everlasting I was established, from the beginning, before the earth began. / When there were no watery depths, I was brought forth, when no springs were overflowing with water. ... Psalm 104:24 How many are Your works, O LORD! In wisdom You have made them all; the earth is full of Your creatures. Proverbs 3:19-20 The LORD founded the earth by wisdom and established the heavens by understanding. / By His knowledge the watery depths were broken open, and the clouds dripped with dew. Jeremiah 10:12 The LORD made the earth by His power; He established the world by His wisdom and stretched out the heavens by His understanding. Isaiah 40:12-14 Who has measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, or marked off the heavens with the span of his hand? Who has held the dust of the earth in a basket, or weighed the mountains on a scale and the hills with a balance? / Who has directed the Spirit of the LORD, or informed Him as His counselor? / Whom did He consult to enlighten Him, and who taught Him the paths of justice? Who imparted knowledge to Him and showed Him the way of understanding? Colossians 1:16-17 For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him. / He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. Romans 11:33-36 O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways! / “Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been His counselor?” / “Who has first given to God, that God should repay him?” ... Psalm 136:5 By His insight He made the heavens. His loving devotion endures forever. Isaiah 28:29 This also comes from the LORD of Hosts, who is wonderful in counsel and excellent in wisdom. 1 Corinthians 1:24 but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. Psalm 33:6-9 By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, and all the stars by the breath of His mouth. / He piles up the waters of the sea; He puts the depths into storehouses. / Let all the earth fear the LORD; let all the people of the world revere Him. ... Hebrews 1:2-3 But in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe. / The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high. Proverbs 2:6 For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. Isaiah 45:12 It is I who made the earth and created man upon it. It was My hands that stretched out the heavens, and I ordained all their host. John 1:1-3 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. / He was with God in the beginning. / Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made. Treasury of Scripture Then did he see it, and declare it; he prepared it, yes, and searched it out. declare it. Psalm 19:1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork. Proverbs 8:22-29 The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old… Jump to Previous Appraised Completely Confirmed Declare Declared Declareth Established Fixed Form Prepared Record Searched Searching Tested WisdomJump to Next Appraised Completely Confirmed Declare Declared Declareth Established Fixed Form Prepared Record Searched Searching Tested WisdomJob 28 1. There is a knowledge of natural things12. But wisdom is an excellent gift of God then He looked at wisdom and appraised it; In this phrase, the focus is on God's omniscience and His ability to perceive and evaluate wisdom. The act of "looking" signifies God's active engagement with wisdom, suggesting that wisdom is not merely an abstract concept but something tangible and valuable in the divine perspective. This aligns with Proverbs 8, where wisdom is personified and described as being present with God during creation. The appraisal indicates that God discerns the true worth of wisdom, emphasizing its supreme value above all earthly treasures. This reflects the biblical theme that true wisdom originates from God and is foundational to understanding life and creation. He established it and searched it out. Persons / Places / Events 1. JobThe central figure of 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 Creator and Sustainer of the universe, who is depicted as the source of all wisdom in this passage. 3. Wisdom Personified in this chapter as something that God alone fully understands and possesses. It is portrayed as a divine attribute that humans should seek. 4. Heavenly Council While not directly mentioned in this verse, the broader context of Job includes scenes where God interacts with heavenly beings, emphasizing His supreme authority and wisdom. 5. Creation The backdrop for this verse, as the chapter discusses the natural world and the hidden treasures of the earth, illustrating the depth and mystery of divine wisdom. Teaching Points The Divine Source of WisdomWisdom originates from God, and He alone fully understands and possesses it. As believers, we should seek wisdom from Him through prayer and study of His Word. The Value of Wisdom Just as God appraised and established wisdom, we should recognize its value in our lives. Pursuing wisdom leads to a deeper understanding of God's will and purpose. The Process of Gaining Wisdom God examined wisdom, indicating a process of discernment and understanding. We are called to diligently study and apply God's Word to grow in wisdom. Wisdom in Creation The natural world reflects God's wisdom. Observing creation can lead us to a greater appreciation of His power and intelligence. Wisdom and Suffering In the context of Job, wisdom is crucial for navigating suffering. Trusting in God's wisdom can provide comfort and guidance during trials.(27) The terms employed with reference to the Lord's knowledge of wisdom are remarkable. They are: (1) seeing, or intuition; (2) declaring or numbering, ratiocination; (3) preparing or establishing, determination; (4) searching out, or investigation. Each of these actions implies the operation of mind, and is so far opposed to the fatality of an impersonal law or the fixed necessity of an inevitable nature.Verse 27. - Then did he see it, and declare it. From the creation of the world, and before it, God foresaw all that was necessary to maintain his universe in the perfect order and the perfect beauty that he designed for it. At the Creation he, in a certain sense, "declared it," or set it forth, before such intelligences as then existed. Subsequently, in part to Adam, in part to Noah, in part to Moses, he further declared, by revelation, at any rate a portion of the design of his creation, and of the laws by which it was regulated. He prepared it, yea, and searched it out. This is an inversion of what seems to us the natural order, whereof there are many examples. God must first have investigated and searched out, in his own secret counsels, the entire scheme of creation, and afterwards have proceeded to the "preparation" or "establishment" of it. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew thenאָ֣ז (’āz) Adverb Strong's 227: At that time, place, therefore He looked at [wisdom] רָ֭אָהּ (rā·’āh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 7200: To see and appraised it; וַֽיְסַפְּרָ֑הּ (way·sap·pə·rāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 5608: To count, recount, relate He established it הֱ֝כִינָ֗הּ (hĕ·ḵî·nāh) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 3559: To be erect and searched it out. חֲקָרָֽהּ׃ (ḥă·qā·rāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 2713: To penetrate, to examine intimately Links Job 28:27 NIVJob 28:27 NLT Job 28:27 ESV Job 28:27 NASB Job 28:27 KJV Job 28:27 BibleApps.com Job 28:27 Biblia Paralela Job 28:27 Chinese Bible Job 28:27 French Bible Job 28:27 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 28:27 Then he saw it and declared it (Jb) |
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