“In this chapter Job affirmed people's inability to ascertain God's wisdom fully, in contrast with the triad of antagonists who claimed they knew what God was doing in Job's life” _(Bible Knowledge Comm. p. 750)._ Compare this section to what Job said in Job 26:5-13. Job might be reminding his frien... [ Continue Reading ]
In this section Job comments upon man's engineering ability to go deep into the earth to mine silver, gold, iron and copper. By means of this skill, light is brought into the earth's darkness (3-4). The miner tunnels into places that have never been seen by other creatures (5-10). “Miners, forgotten... [ Continue Reading ]
Yet in spite of man's technological marvels, man cannot dig into God's hidden or secret wisdom (Deuteronomy 29:29). In fact, for man to know anything about the ways of God, God must reveal it to man (1 Corinthians 2:9-13).... [ Continue Reading ]
Such wisdom is not naturally found on this earth and neither do most men comprehend its true value, as they would silver or gold. He can discover hidden treasures in the earth, but not divine wisdom. This should remind us that such wisdom cannot be found on. mountaintop or in the desert.... [ Continue Reading ]
It is not found in the ocean, like some kind of oracle in the supposed lost city of Atlantis.... [ Continue Reading ]
It cannot be traded for, nor bought, with precious stones. Notice the list of gems that are mentioned in this verse, including coral and crystal. The things that men value most cannot purchase such wisdom.... [ Continue Reading ]
This is almost. repeat of verse 12. How does one gain or find such wisdom then?... [ Continue Reading ]
"No one can locate the hiding place of wisdom. Neither heights nor depths provide. vantage point for observation" _(Strauss p. 278). _... [ Continue Reading ]
Death and destruction had only heard. rumor concerning the source of wisdom.... [ Continue Reading ]
Only God knows, for He is omniscient, seeing, hearing and knowing all. "His looking 'to the ends of the earth' and His seeing 'everything under heavens', all in one immediate glance, contrast's sharply with man's laborious searching and probing for wisdom without finding it" _(Zuck p. 125)._... [ Continue Reading ]
God's wisdom is also seen in His orderly working of nature. "Although storms appear to be without order, their elements were determined by His wise, creative genius. The weight (force) of the wind, the measure (amount) of water,. limit (literally, decree, law, rule, regulation) for the rain (thus in... [ Continue Reading ]
By such wisdom God established laws for all such physical manifestations.... [ Continue Reading ]
"AND TO MAN HE SAID": Here is the only way that man can know God's wisdom, God must speak (Hebrews 1:1-2), and reveal the answer. "BEHOLD, THE FEAR OF THE LORD, THAT IS WISDOM": To stand in awe of God is the only path to true wisdom (Proverbs 9:10; Psalms 111:10). "Reverent submission to the graciou... [ Continue Reading ]