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He uncovers deep things out of darkness, And brings out to light the shadow of death.

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God Knows All Secrets

Commentators agree this verse affirms God's absolute omniscience. He reveals what is completely hidden from human sight, whether it's the secret plots of people, the hidden sins of the heart, or His own profound decrees and future plans. All things are naked and open before Him.

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Job

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Job 12:22

18th Century

Theologian

He discloses deep thirsts out of darkness — That is, God discloses truths which are wholly beyond the power of man to discover—trut…

John Gill

John Gill

On Job 12:22

17th Century

Pastor

He discovereth deep things out of darkness The deep things of God, his own deep things which lie in his heart, wrapped up in darkne…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Job 12:12–25

17th Century

Minister

This is a noble discourse of Job concerning the wisdom, power, and sovereignty of God, in ordering all the affairs of humankind according to the co…