What does "He looked at wisdom and appraised it" teach about God's omniscience? Verse in Focus “then He looked at wisdom and appraised it; He established it and searched it out.” (Job 28:27) Key Observations from the Text • “He looked at wisdom” – God alone can behold wisdom in its fullness. • “and appraised it” – He evaluates, assigns value, weighs every facet without error. • “He established it” – Wisdom rests on God’s creative decree; it originates in Him. • “and searched it out” – Nothing escapes His penetrating insight; every detail lies open before Him. Implications for God’s Omniscience • Total comprehension: God surveys wisdom completely, leaving nothing unexplored. • Perfect evaluation: His appraisals are flawless; He never revises His judgments. • Source and standard: Because He “established” wisdom, He is not merely a student of it—He is its author. • Exhaustive insight: “searched it out” pictures thorough investigation, underscoring that no aspect of reality is hidden from Him. Supporting Scriptures • Isaiah 40:13-14 – “Who has directed the Spirit of the LORD…?” God needs no counselor. • Romans 11:33-34 – “Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God!” • Psalm 147:5 – “His understanding has no limit.” • 1 John 3:20 – “He knows all things.” • Proverbs 3:19 – “The LORD founded the earth by wisdom.” • Colossians 2:3 – “In Him are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” Practical Takeaways • Confidence: Rest in a God whose knowledge is limitless and flawless. • Guidance: Seek wisdom from the One who created and appraised it; His Word is entirely trustworthy. • Humility: Acknowledge His infinite understanding and our dependence on His revelation. |
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