Job 5:9
New International Version
He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted.

New Living Translation
He does great things too marvelous to understand. He performs countless miracles.

English Standard Version
who does great things and unsearchable, marvelous things without number:

Berean Standard Bible
the One who does great and unsearchable things, wonders without number.

King James Bible
Which doeth great things and unsearchable; marvellous things without number:

New King James Version
Who does great things, and unsearchable, Marvelous things without number.

New American Standard Bible
Who does great and unsearchable things, Wonders without number.

NASB 1995
Who does great and unsearchable things, Wonders without number.

NASB 1977
Who does great and unsearchable things, Wonders without number.

Legacy Standard Bible
Who does great and unsearchable things, Wonders without number.

Amplified Bible
Who does great and unsearchable things, Marvelous things without number.

Christian Standard Bible
He does great and unsearchable things, wonders without number.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He does great and unsearchable things, wonders without number.

American Standard Version
Who doeth great things and unsearchable, Marvellous things without number:

Contemporary English Version
His miracles are marvelous, more than we can count.

English Revised Version
Which doeth great things and unsearchable; marvelous things without number:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He does great things that [we] cannot understand and miracles that [we] cannot count.

Good News Translation
We cannot understand the great things he does, and to his miracles there is no end.

International Standard Version
He is always doing great things that cannot be explained, countless awesome deeds.

Majority Standard Bible
the One who does great and unsearchable things, wonders without number.

NET Bible
He does great and unsearchable things, marvelous things without number;

New Heart English Bible
who does great things that can't be fathomed, marvelous things without number;

Webster's Bible Translation
Who doeth great things and unsearchable; wonderful things without number:

World English Bible
who does great things that can’t be fathomed, marvelous things without number;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Doing great things, and there is no searching. Wonderful, until there is no numbering.

Young's Literal Translation
Doing great things, and there is no searching. Wonderful, till there is no numbering.

Smith's Literal Translation
He did great things, and no searching; and wonders even no number:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Who doth great things and unsearchable and wonderful things without number:

Catholic Public Domain Version
He does great and unfathomable and miraculous things without number.

New American Bible
He does things great and unsearchable, things marvelous and innumerable.

New Revised Standard Version
He does great things and unsearchable, marvelous things without number.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Who has done great things without limit; and marvellous things without number.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Who does great things without limit and wonders without number
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Who doeth great things and unsearchable, Marvellous things without number;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
who does great things and untraceable, glorious things also, and marvellous, of which there is no number:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Eliphaz Continues: God Blesses those who Seek Him
8However, if I were you, I would appeal to God and lay my cause before Him— 9the One who does great and unsearchable things, wonders without number. 10He gives rain to the earth and sends water upon the fields.…

Cross References
Psalm 72:18
Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds.

Psalm 136:4
He alone does great wonders. His loving devotion endures forever.

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!

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.

Jeremiah 32:17
“Oh, Lord GOD! You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too difficult for You!

Ephesians 3:20
Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us,

Psalm 145:3
Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised; His greatness is unsearchable.

Isaiah 55:8-9
“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,” declares the LORD. / “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts.

Psalm 40:5
Many, O LORD my God, are the wonders You have done, and the plans You have for us—none can compare to You—if I proclaim and declare them, they are more than I can count.

Psalm 139:6
Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain.

Ecclesiastes 3:11
He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men, yet they cannot fathom the work that God has done from beginning to end.

1 Corinthians 2:9
Rather, as it is written: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no heart has imagined, what God has prepared for those who love Him.”

Psalm 104:24
How many are Your works, O LORD! In wisdom You have made them all; the earth is full of Your creatures.

Psalm 92:5
How great are Your works, O LORD, how deep are Your thoughts!

Isaiah 46:10
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.’


Treasury of Scripture

Which does great things and unsearchable; marvelous things without number:

doeth.

Job 9:10
Which doeth great things past finding out; yea, and wonders without number.

Job 11:7-9
Canst thou by searching find out God? canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection? …

Job 37:5
God thundereth marvellously with his voice; great things doeth he, which we cannot comprehend.

unsearchable.

Isaiah 40:28
Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding.

marvellous.

Job 26:5-14
Dead things are formed from under the waters, and the inhabitants thereof…

without number.

Psalm 40:5
Many, O LORD my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done, and thy thoughts which are to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered.

Psalm 139:18
If I should count them, they are more in number than the sand: when I awake, I am still with thee.

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1. Eliphaz shows that the end of the wicked is misery;
6. that man is born to trouble;
8. that God is to be regarded in affliction;
17. the happy end of God's correction.














the One who does great and unsearchable things
This phrase emphasizes the omnipotence and incomprehensibility of God. In the context of the Book of Job, it reflects the belief that God's ways and actions are beyond human understanding. This is a recurring theme in the Bible, as seen in Isaiah 55:8-9, where God's thoughts and ways are described as higher than those of humans. The term "unsearchable" suggests that God's wisdom and actions cannot be fully grasped by human intellect, aligning with Romans 11:33, which speaks of the depth of God's wisdom and knowledge. Historically, this reflects the ancient Near Eastern view of divine beings as possessing knowledge and power far beyond human capacity.

wonders without number
This phrase highlights the limitless nature of God's miraculous works. In the cultural context of the ancient world, wonders or miracles were seen as signs of divine intervention and power. The Bible frequently recounts God's wondrous acts, such as the parting of the Red Sea (Exodus 14) and the miracles performed by Jesus, which serve as a testament to His divine authority. The phrase "without number" underscores the infinite nature of God's works, suggesting that His miracles are not only numerous but also ongoing. This can be connected to Psalm 40:5, which speaks of God's wondrous deeds and thoughts toward humanity as being too numerous to count. In a typological sense, the wonders performed by Jesus during His earthly ministry can be seen as a fulfillment of this divine attribute, demonstrating His identity as God incarnate.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Job
A man of great faith and patience, Job is the central figure in the Book of Job. He is known for his suffering and his unwavering faith in God despite severe trials.

2. Eliphaz the Temanite
One of Job's three friends who comes to comfort him. Eliphaz is the speaker in Job 5:9, offering his perspective on God's nature and actions.

3. Teman
A region in Edom, known for its wise men. Eliphaz, being a Temanite, is considered wise and knowledgeable.

4. God's Wonders and Miracles
The focus of Job 5:9 is on the unfathomable wonders and countless miracles performed by God, emphasizing His omnipotence and sovereignty.

5. The Book of Job
A poetic and philosophical text in the Old Testament that explores themes of suffering, justice, and the nature of God.
Teaching Points
God's Incomprehensible Power
God's ability to perform wonders and miracles is beyond human understanding. We should approach Him with humility and reverence, acknowledging our limited perspective.

Trust in God's Sovereignty
Even when we cannot see or understand His plans, we can trust that God is in control and His works are for our ultimate good.

Faith in the Midst of Trials
Like Job, we may face trials that challenge our faith. Remembering God's past wonders can strengthen our trust in His present and future actions.

Gratitude for God's Miracles
Recognize and give thanks for the miracles in our lives, both big and small, as evidence of God's ongoing work and presence.

Encouragement in Community
Share testimonies of God's wonders with others to build faith and encourage one another in the community of believers.Verse 9. - Which doeth great things and unsearchable. These are reasons why Job should "seek unto God." "Great things are those which he has done." There is none like unto him. His ways are "unsearchable;" no one may think fully to search them and seek them out (comp. Job 9:10; Job 37:5; Psalm 145:3: Romans 11:33). It may be that, if Job will appeal to him, a result will follow that at present seems impossible. For he doeth marvellous things without number (comp. Psalm 40:5; Psalm 72:18; Psalm 77:14; Psalm 136:4). Eliphaz proceeds to mention some of them.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
who does
עֹשֶׂ֣ה (‘ō·śeh)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

great
גְ֭דֹלוֹת (ḡə·ḏō·lō·wṯ)
Adjective - feminine plural
Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent

and
וְאֵ֣ין (wə·’ên)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb
Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle

unsearchable things,
חֵ֑קֶר (ḥê·qer)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2714: A searching, a thing (to be) searched out

wonders
נִ֝פְלָא֗וֹת (nip̄·lā·’ō·wṯ)
Verb - Nifal - Participle - feminine plural
Strong's 6381: To separate, distinguish, to be, great, difficult, wonderful

without
אֵ֥ין (’ên)
Adverb
Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle

number.
מִסְפָּֽר׃ (mis·pār)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4557: A number, definite, indefinite, narration


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