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Job 11:8 · KJV

"It is as high as heaven; what canst thou do? deeper than hell; what canst thou know?"

King James Version

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Passage Context

6And that he would shew thee the secrets of wisdom, that they are double to that which is! Know therefore that God exacteth of thee less than thine iniquity deserveth.
7Canst thou by searching find out God? canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection?
8It is as high as heaven; what canst thou do? deeper than hell; what canst thou know?
9The measure thereof is longer than the earth, and broader than the sea.
10If he cut off, and shut up, or gather together, then who can hinder him?

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you grapple with the limits of your understanding?

2

What does it mean for you to seek knowledge beyond your grasp?

3

When have you felt overwhelmed by the mysteries of life?

Life Application

humility

Embrace the idea that not everything can be understood. Cultivate humility in your pursuit of knowledge.

spiritual growth

Engage in practices that expand your understanding of faith, such as reading theological texts or participating in discussions.

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