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Job 12:9

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Who knoweth not in all these that the hand of the LORD hath wrought this?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

Who doesn't know that the Lord's hand has made all these things?

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Job is saying that everyone can see God's work in creation - it's obvious that God made everything around us.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Job, which is set in the ancient Near East during a time of patriarchal societies, Job is engaged in a dialogue with his friends who are trying to justify his suffering by attributing it to divine punishment. Job responds by highlighting the evident wisdom and power of God in creation, arguing that anyone observing the natural world should recognize God's sovereign hand at work. This verse reflects the broader biblical theme of God's control over all aspects of existence, as understood in ancient wisdom literature.

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