Job 28:11 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

He bindeth the floods from overflowing; and the thing that is hid bringeth he forth to light.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

He stops the flooding rivers from overflowing, and he brings hidden things into the light.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is describing God's power to control nature and reveal what is hidden or secret.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of Job's speech about wisdom in Job chapter 28, where he describes humanity's impressive ability to mine precious metals and gems from deep in the earth. Job uses these examples of human skill and ingenuity to contrast with God's ultimate wisdom, which surpasses all human understanding and capability.

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