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Job 38:36

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Who hath put wisdom in the inward parts? or who hath given understanding to the heart?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

Who has placed wisdom deep inside people? Or who has given understanding to the human heart?

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is asking who else but He could have given humans the ability to think wisely and understand with their hearts.

📚 Historical Context

This verse comes from God's direct response to Job after his intense suffering and questioning. God is speaking from a whirlwind, challenging Job with a series of rhetorical questions about creation and divine wisdom. The context shows God demonstrating His supreme authority and knowledge compared to human limitations.

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