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Job 28:20

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Whence then cometh wisdom? and where is the place of understanding?
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Where does wisdom come from then? And where can understanding be found?

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is asking the profound question of where true wisdom and understanding actually come from.

📚 Historical Context

Job is reflecting on the mystery of wisdom after describing how humans can mine precious metals and gems from deep in the earth, yet wisdom seems far more elusive and valuable than any earthly treasure. This comes during Job's suffering as he grapples with life's deepest questions about God's ways and the meaning of his circumstances.

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Translation & Methodology Sources

The original manuscript text provided is based on the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain. Our modern English simplifications are generated via proprietary philological synthesis, cross-referenced against Strong's Exhaustive Concordance and the Textus Receptus to ensure unwavering theological and etymological precision.

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