KJV ORIGINAL
With him is wisdom and strength, he hath counsel and understanding.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
God has wisdom and strength; he has good judgment and understanding.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse declares that God possesses perfect wisdom, strength, good judgment, and understanding all at the same time.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Job, Job is enduring severe trials and responding to his friends who wrongly attribute his suffering to personal sin, claiming that only the righteous prosper. He counters their arguments by emphasizing that true wisdom, strength, counsel, and understanding reside solely with God, highlighting divine sovereignty over human affairs. This verse appears in Job's speech, where he asserts God's unmatched knowledge amid his own confusion and pain.
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