Job 28:10 on God's revealing power?
What does Job 28:10 teach about God's ability to reveal hidden things?

Job 28:10

“He cuts out channels in the rocks, and his eyes behold every precious thing.”


The Picture in Job 28:10

- A miner chisels deep “channels” into solid rock

- Hidden veins of ore or gems are exposed

- Nothing escapes the miner’s “eyes” once light shines inside the tunnel


What the Verse Teaches about God’s Ability to Reveal Hidden Things

- The subject ultimately points to God, whose wisdom far surpasses human mining skills (cf. Job 28:23-24)

- As the miner uncovers treasure no one could see from the surface, God effortlessly sees and discloses what is concealed

- “His eyes behold every precious thing” underscores total, unhindered insight—nothing remains secret before Him (Hebrews 4:13)

- God not only sees; He also brings hidden realities into view at His chosen time (Daniel 2:22)


Supporting Scriptures

- Proverbs 2:4-6 — Seeking wisdom is like searching for hidden silver, and “the LORD gives wisdom.”

- Jeremiah 33:3 — “Call to Me and I will answer you and show you great and unsearchable things you do not know.”

- Matthew 10:26 — “There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known.”

- 1 Corinthians 2:10 — “God has revealed it to us by the Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God.”


Implications for Us Today

- Confidence: No circumstance, motive, or mystery is beyond God’s sight

- Guidance: When baffled, ask the One who “beholds every precious thing” to uncover truth and direction

- Humility: Human discovery mirrors God’s greater, sovereign ability to reveal; boast only in Him

- Hope: Hidden injustices and unseen faithfulness will one day be fully brought to light by the God who misses nothing

How can we apply the pursuit of wisdom in Job 28:10 today?
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