KJV ORIGINAL
That which is far off, and exceeding deep, who can find it out?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Who can discover something that is so far away and incredibly deep?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is acknowledging that some truths about life and God's ways are beyond human understanding and reach.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Ecclesiastes, traditionally attributed to King Solomon, written around 950 BC. The book explores life's meaning and the limits of human wisdom. Solomon had pursued knowledge and understanding extensively but came to realize that complete wisdom and truth about existence remained elusive to human minds.
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