Job 11:11 on God's omniscience judgment?
What does Job 11:11 reveal about God's omniscience and judgment?

Verse Text

Job 11:11: “Surely He knows the deceit of men. If He sees iniquity, does He not take note?”


Immediate Observations

• God’s knowledge is stated as a certainty: “He knows.”

• The knowledge is moral in nature—“deceit” and “iniquity.”

• Recognition leads to action: He “takes note,” implying accountability.


What the Verse Reveals about God’s Omniscience

• All-encompassing: nothing escapes His perception (Psalm 139:1-4).

• Penetrating: motives and hidden sin are laid bare (1 Samuel 16:7).

• Purposeful: His seeing is active, moving toward righteous ends (Hebrews 4:13).


What the Verse Reveals about God’s Judgment

• Perfectly informed: judgment rests on flawless knowledge (Deuteronomy 32:4).

• Certain: the rhetorical question expects the answer “Yes, He will act” (Romans 2:5-6).

• Exact: no iniquity is overlooked or misclassified (Revelation 20:12).


Personal Implications

• Live transparently—secret deceit is already exposed to God.

• Find comfort: God’s justice ensures every wrong is addressed in His timing.

• Respond with repentance: acknowledgment aligns us with the truth He already sees (1 John 1:9).


Supporting Scriptures

Proverbs 15:3; Psalm 139:23-24; Hebrews 4:13; Romans 2:16

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