Then did he see it, and declare it; he prepared it, yea, and searched it out.
Then God saw wisdom and spoke about it; he established it and examined it thoroughly.
God is saying that He alone has complete knowledge and understanding of true wisdom - He has seen it, declared it, established it, and knows it completely.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Job, chapter 28 is a poetic section where Job reflects on the mystery of wisdom, contrasting human efforts to uncover earthly treasures with the impossibility of fully grasping divine wisdom. This verse specifically describes God as the one who sees, declares, prepares, and searches out wisdom, emphasizing that true wisdom originates from Him alone. It occurs during Job's intense suffering and debates with his friends, highlighting the limits of human knowledge in the face of God's sovereignty.
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