Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted. New Living Translation He does great things too marvelous to understand. He performs countless miracles. English Standard Version who does great things beyond searching out, and marvelous things beyond number. Berean Standard Bible He does great things beyond searching out, and wonders without number. King James Bible Which doeth great things past finding out; yea, and wonders without number. New King James Version He does great things past finding out, Yes, wonders without number. New American Standard Bible “It is He who does great things, the unfathomable, And wondrous works without number. NASB 1995 Who does great things, unfathomable, And wondrous works without number. NASB 1977 Who does great things, unfathomable, And wondrous works without number. Legacy Standard Bible Who does great things, unsearchable, And wondrous works, innumerable. Amplified Bible Who does great things, [beyond understanding,] unfathomable, Yes, marvelous and wondrous things without number. Christian Standard Bible He does great and unsearchable things, wonders without number. Holman Christian Standard Bible He does great and unsearchable things, wonders without number. American Standard Version That doeth great things past finding out, Yea, marvellous things without number. Contemporary English Version Of all the miracles God works, we cannot understand a one. English Revised Version Which doeth great things past finding out; yea, marvelous things without number. GOD'S WORD® Translation He does great things that are unsearchable and miracles that cannot be numbered. Good News Translation We cannot understand the great things he does, and to his miracles there is no end. International Standard Version He does great things that cannot be explained, and awesome deeds that cannot be counted. Majority Standard Bible He does great things beyond searching out, and wonders without number. NET Bible he does great and unsearchable things, and wonderful things without number. New Heart English Bible He does great things past finding out; yes, marvelous things without number. Webster's Bible Translation Who doeth great things past finding out; yes, and wonders without number. World English Bible He does great things past finding out; yes, marvelous things without number. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionDoing great things until there is no searching, "" And wonderful, until there is no numbering. Young's Literal Translation Doing great things till there is no searching, And wonderful, till there is no numbering. Smith's Literal Translation He did great things even not searched out; and wonders even no number. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWho doth things great and incomprehensible, and wonderful, of which there is no number. Catholic Public Domain Version He accomplishes great and incomprehensible and miraculous things, which cannot be numbered. New American Bible He does things great and unsearchable, things marvelous and innumerable. New Revised Standard Version who does great things beyond understanding, and marvelous things without number. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe has done great things past finding out; yea, and wonders without number. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated He who made great things without limit and mighty things without number OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Who doeth great things past finding out; Yea, marvellous things without number. Brenton Septuagint Translation Who does great and unsearchable things; glorious also and excellent things, innumerable. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job: How Can I Argue with God?…9He is the Maker of the Bear and Orion, of the Pleiades and the constellations of the south. 10He does great things beyond searching out, and wonders without number. 11Were He to pass by me, I would not see Him; were He to move, I would not recognize Him.… Cross References Psalm 72:18 Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds. Psalm 136:4 He alone does great wonders. His loving devotion endures forever. Romans 11:33 O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways! Isaiah 40:28 Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary; His understanding is beyond searching out. Jeremiah 32:17 “Oh, Lord GOD! You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too difficult for You! Ephesians 3:20 Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, Psalm 145:3 Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised; His greatness is unsearchable. Isaiah 55:8-9 “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,” declares the LORD. / “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts. Deuteronomy 10:21 He is your praise and He is your God, who has done for you these great and awesome wonders that your eyes have seen. Nehemiah 9:6 You alone are the LORD. You created the heavens, the highest heavens with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to all things, and the host of heaven worships You. John 1:3 Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made. Colossians 1:16-17 For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him. / He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. Hebrews 1:10 And: “In the beginning, O Lord, You laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of Your hands. Psalm 104:24 How many are Your works, O LORD! In wisdom You have made them all; the earth is full of Your creatures. Psalm 139:6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain. Treasury of Scripture Which does great things past finding out; yes, and wonders without number. great things Job 5:9 Which doeth great things and unsearchable; marvellous things without number: Job 26:12-14 He divideth the sea with his power, and by his understanding he smiteth through the proud… Job 37:23 Touching the Almighty, we cannot find him out: he is excellent in power, and in judgment, and in plenty of justice: he will not afflict. wonders Exodus 15:11 Who is like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders? Psalm 136:4 To him who alone doeth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for ever. Daniel 4:2,3 I thought it good to shew the signs and wonders that the high God hath wrought toward me… Jump to Previous Counted Fathomed Finding Great Marvellous Marvelous Miracles Numbering Past Performs Searching Understanding Unfathomable Wonderful Wonders Wondrous WorksJump to Next Counted Fathomed Finding Great Marvellous Marvelous Miracles Numbering Past Performs Searching Understanding Unfathomable Wonderful Wonders Wondrous WorksJob 9 1. Job acknowledges God's justice22. Man's innocence is not to be condemned by afflictions He does great things beyond searching out This phrase emphasizes the incomprehensibility and sovereignty of God. In the context of the Book of Job, Job is responding to Bildad, acknowledging God's power and wisdom. The idea that God's works are beyond human understanding is a recurring theme in Scripture, seen in passages like Isaiah 55:8-9, where God's thoughts and ways are higher than ours. This reflects the belief that God's actions and purposes are often hidden from human perception, requiring faith and trust in His divine plan. The phrase also connects to Romans 11:33, which speaks of the depth of God's wisdom and knowledge, further illustrating the mystery of His works. and wonders without number Persons / Places / Events 1. JobA 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 unwavering faith. 2. God The Almighty Creator, whose power and wisdom are beyond human understanding. In this verse, Job acknowledges God's incomprehensible works. 3. The Book of Job A poetic and philosophical book in the Old Testament that addresses the nature of suffering and the sovereignty of God. 4. Job's Friends Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who visit Job to offer counsel but often misunderstand God's ways and Job's situation. 5. The Heavens and Earth Often referenced in Job as a testament to God's creative power and majesty, illustrating His ability to perform wonders. Teaching Points God's Incomprehensible PowerRecognize that God's works are beyond human understanding. This should lead us to a posture of humility and reverence. Trust in God's Sovereignty Even when we cannot see or understand His plans, we can trust that God is in control and His purposes are good. Worship in Awe Reflect on the wonders of creation and God's mighty acts in history as a basis for worship and adoration. Faith in Trials Like Job, maintain faith in God's character and power, even amidst suffering and confusion. Seek God's Wisdom In our pursuit of understanding, seek God's wisdom through prayer and scripture, acknowledging our limitations.(10) Which doeth great things.--He adopts the very words his former antagonist, Eliphaz, had used in Job 5:9.Verse 10. Which doeth great things past finding out; yea, and wonders without number. An almost exact repetition of the words of Eliphaz in Job 5:9. The repetition may have been conscious or unconscious. Job may have meant to say, "My view of God embraces all that you can tell me of him, and goes further;" or he may simply have used words concerning the Divine unsearch-ableness which were common in the mouths of religious men in his time (comp. Psalm 72:18; and infra, Job 11:7). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew He doesעֹשֶׂ֣ה (‘ō·śeh) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make great גְ֭דֹלוֹת (ḡə·ḏō·lō·wṯ) Adjective - feminine plural Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent and unfathomable [things], אֵ֣ין (’ên) Adverb Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle wonders וְנִפְלָא֗וֹת (wə·nip̄·lā·’ō·wṯ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Participle - feminine plural Strong's 6381: To separate, distinguish, to be, great, difficult, wonderful without אֵ֥ין (’ên) Adverb Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle number. מִסְפָּֽר׃ (mis·pār) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4557: A number, definite, indefinite, narration Links Job 9:10 NIVJob 9:10 NLT Job 9:10 ESV Job 9:10 NASB Job 9:10 KJV Job 9:10 BibleApps.com Job 9:10 Biblia Paralela Job 9:10 Chinese Bible Job 9:10 French Bible Job 9:10 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 9:10 He does great things past finding out (Jb) |
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