Job 12:22
New International Version
He reveals the deep things of darkness and brings utter darkness into the light.

New Living Translation
“He uncovers mysteries hidden in darkness; he brings light to the deepest gloom.

English Standard Version
He uncovers the deeps out of darkness and brings deep darkness to light.

Berean Standard Bible
He reveals the deep things of darkness and brings deep shadows into light.

King James Bible
He discovereth deep things out of darkness, and bringeth out to light the shadow of death.

New King James Version
He uncovers deep things out of darkness, And brings the shadow of death to light.

New American Standard Bible
“He reveals mysteries from the darkness, And brings the deep darkness into light.

NASB 1995
“He reveals mysteries from the darkness And brings the deep darkness into light.

NASB 1977
“He reveals mysteries from the darkness, And brings the deep darkness into light.

Legacy Standard Bible
He reveals mysteries from the darkness And brings out the shadows of death into light.

Amplified Bible
“He uncovers mysteries [that are difficult to grasp and understand] out of the darkness And brings black gloom and the shadow of death into light.

Christian Standard Bible
He reveals mysteries from the darkness and brings the deepest darkness into the light.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He reveals mysteries from the darkness and brings the deepest darkness into the light.

American Standard Version
He uncovereth deep things out of darkness, And bringeth out to light the shadow of death.

Contemporary English Version
God turns darkness to light;

English Revised Version
He discovereth deep things out of darkness, and bringeth out to light the shadow of death.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He uncovers mysteries [hidden] in the darkness and brings gloom into the light.

Good News Translation
He sends light to places dark as death.

International Standard Version
He uncovers the hidden dimensions from darkness, bringing what is in deep shadow to light.

Majority Standard Bible
He reveals the deep things of darkness and brings deep shadows into light.

NET Bible
He reveals the deep things of darkness, and brings deep shadows into the light.

New Heart English Bible
He uncovers deep things out of darkness, and brings out to light the shadow of death.

Webster's Bible Translation
He revealeth deep things out of darkness, and bringeth to light the shades of death.

World English Bible
He uncovers deep things out of darkness, and brings out to light the shadow of death.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Removing deep things out of darkness, "" And He brings out to light death-shade.

Young's Literal Translation
Removing deep things out of darkness, And He bringeth out to light death-shade.

Smith's Literal Translation
Revealing deep things from darkness, and he will bring to light the shadow of death.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
He discovereth deep things out of darkness, and bringeth up to light the shadow of death.

Catholic Public Domain Version
He reveals the depths of the darkness, and he brings the shadow of death into the light.

New American Bible
He uncovers deep things from the darkness, brings the gloom into the light.

New Revised Standard Version
He uncovers the deeps out of darkness, and brings deep darkness to light.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
He uncovers deep things out of darkness, and brings the light out of the shadow of death.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
He reveals deep things from darkness and brings out the light from the shadows of death
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
He uncovereth deep things out of darkness, And bringeth out to light the shadow of death.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Revealing deep things out of darkness: and he has brought into light the shadow of death.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Job Responds to Zophar
21He pours out contempt on nobles and disarms the mighty. 22He reveals the deep things of darkness and brings deep shadows into light. 23He makes nations great and destroys them; He enlarges nations, then disperses them.…

Cross References
Daniel 2:22
He reveals the deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him.

Psalm 139:12
even the darkness is not dark to You, but the night shines like the day, for darkness is as light to You.

Isaiah 45:3
I will give you the treasures of darkness and the riches hidden in secret places, so that you may know that I am the LORD, the God of Israel, who calls you by name.

1 Corinthians 4:5
Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God.

Luke 12:2-3
There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known. / What you have spoken in the dark will be heard in the daylight, and what you have whispered in the inner rooms will be proclaimed from the housetops.

Matthew 10:26
So do not be afraid of them. For there is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known.

Psalm 18:28
For You, O LORD, light my lamp; my God lights up my darkness.

Isaiah 29:15
Woe to those who dig deep to hide their plans from the LORD. In darkness they do their works and say, “Who sees us, and who will know?”

Ephesians 5:13
But everything exposed by the light becomes visible, for everything that is illuminated becomes a light itself.

Psalm 25:14
The LORD confides in those who fear Him, and reveals His covenant to them.

Proverbs 2:6-7
For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. / He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk with integrity,

Jeremiah 33:3
Call to Me, and I will answer and show you great and unsearchable things you do not know.

Colossians 1:26
the mystery that was hidden for ages and generations but is now revealed to His saints.

Romans 16:25-26
Now to Him who is able to strengthen you by my gospel and by the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery concealed for ages past / but now revealed and made known through the writings of the prophets by the command of the eternal God, in order to lead all nations to the obedience that comes from faith—

Amos 3:7
Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets.


Treasury of Scripture

He discovers deep things out of darkness, and brings out to light the shadow of death.

discovereth

Job 11:6
And that he would shew thee the secrets of wisdom, that they are double to that which is! Know therefore that God exacteth of thee less than thine iniquity deserveth.

Job 28:20-23
Whence then cometh wisdom? and where is the place of understanding? …

2 Kings 6:12
And one of his servants said, None, my lord, O king: but Elisha, the prophet that is in Israel, telleth the king of Israel the words that thou speakest in thy bedchamber.

bringeth

Job 3:5
Let darkness and the shadow of death stain it; let a cloud dwell upon it; let the blackness of the day terrify it.

Job 24:17
For the morning is to them even as the shadow of death: if one know them, they are in the terrors of the shadow of death.

Job 34:22
There is no darkness, nor shadow of death, where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves.

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Job 12
1. Job maintains himself against his friends that reprove him
7. He acknowledges the doctrine of God's omnipotence














He reveals the deep things of darkness
This phrase suggests God's omniscience and His ability to uncover hidden truths. In the context of Job, it reflects Job's understanding that God has the power to expose the mysteries of human suffering and the reasons behind it. Biblically, this aligns with Daniel 2:22, where God is described as revealing deep and hidden things. Theologically, it underscores the belief that nothing is hidden from God, as seen in Hebrews 4:13, where everything is laid bare before Him. Historically, this reflects the ancient Near Eastern belief in divine wisdom surpassing human understanding.

and brings deep shadows into light.
This part of the verse emphasizes God's ability to illuminate what is obscure or unknown. It suggests a transformation from ignorance to understanding, akin to the light of Christ dispelling darkness, as seen in John 1:5. Culturally, light is often associated with truth and goodness, while darkness represents ignorance and evil. This duality is prevalent throughout Scripture, such as in Isaiah 9:2, where the coming of the Messiah is described as a great light for those walking in darkness. Theologically, it points to the ultimate revelation of God's purposes and the eventual triumph of His truth.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Job
A man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. He is the central figure in the Book of Job, known for his immense suffering and his quest for understanding God's ways.

2. God
The omnipotent, omniscient Creator who is the ultimate source of wisdom and understanding. In this verse, God is depicted as the one who reveals hidden truths.

3. Darkness and Deep Shadows
Symbolic of ignorance, hidden truths, or the unknown aspects of life and the spiritual realm. In the context of Job, these represent the mysteries of God's purposes and the suffering Job endures.

4. Light
Represents understanding, truth, and revelation. In the biblical context, light often symbolizes God's presence and the clarity that comes from His wisdom.

5. The Book of Job
A poetic and philosophical text in the Old Testament that explores themes of suffering, divine justice, and the quest for understanding God's ways.
Teaching Points
God's Omniscience
God knows all things, including the hidden and mysterious aspects of our lives. We can trust Him to reveal what we need to know in His perfect timing.

Seeking Divine Wisdom
In times of confusion or darkness, we should seek God's wisdom through prayer and Scripture, trusting that He will illuminate our path.

The Role of Suffering
Suffering can be a tool God uses to reveal deeper truths about Himself and our own hearts. It can lead us to a greater understanding of His purposes.

Trust in God's Timing
God's revelations come according to His schedule, not ours. Patience and faith are required as we wait for His light to shine on our circumstances.

The Power of Light
Just as physical light dispels darkness, God's truth dispels ignorance and fear. We are called to walk in His light and reflect it to others.Verse 22. - He discovereth deep things out of darkness. By "deep things" are probably meant the "deeply laid schemes" which wicked men concoct in darkness (or secrecy). These God often "discovers," or causes to be laid bare. English history can point to such a case in the discovery of the famous "Gunpowder Plot" in the second year of King James I. And bringeth out to light the shadow of death. There is nothing secret which God cannot, if he choose, reveal; nor is there anything hid which he cannot make known. Dark, murderous schemes, on which lies a shadow as of death, which men plan in secret, and keep hidden in their inmost thoughts, he can, and often does, cause to be brought to light and made manifest in the sight of all. Every such scheme, however carefully guarded and concealed, shall be one day made known (Matthew 10:26). Many are laid bare even in the lifetime of their devisers.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
He reveals
מְגַלֶּ֣ה (mə·ḡal·leh)
Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 1540: To denude, to exile, to reveal

the deep things
עֲ֭מֻקוֹת (‘ă·mu·qō·wṯ)
Adjective - feminine plural
Strong's 6013: Deep

of
מִנִּי־ (min·nî-)
Preposition
Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of

darkness
חֹ֑שֶׁךְ (ḥō·šeḵ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2822: The dark, darkness, misery, destruction, death, ignorance, sorrow, wickedness

and brings
וַיֹּצֵ֖א (way·yō·ṣê)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim

deep shadows
צַלְמָֽוֶת׃ (ṣal·mā·weṯ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6757: Death-like shadow, deep shadow

into light.
לָא֣וֹר (lā·’ō·wr)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - common singular
Strong's 216: Illumination, luminary


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