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"But where shall wisdom be found? Where is the place of understanding?
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Human Skill vs. Divine Wisdom
Commentators highlight the dramatic shift in this verse. After describing humanity's incredible ability to mine precious metals from the earth's depths, Job asks a question to show that the most valuable treasure of all—true wisdom—cannot be found by any human effort, skill, or scientific exploration.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
But where shall wisdom be found? This question refers to the full understanding of God's plans, which is the central point of inqui…
19th Century
Anglican
But where shall wisdom be found? — With magnificent effect this question enters, after the gigantic achievements of man j…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But where shall wisdom be found ? &c.] Though there is a vein for silver, a track where that lies, and is to be come at, …
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Job here speaks of wisdom and understanding, the knowing and enjoying of God and ourselves. Its worth is infinitely more than all the riches in thi…
13th Century
Catholic
Since the author had shown that all precious things found in physical bodies are contained in specific places—which, though unknown to men, are sti…
