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 and unsearchable, marvelous things without number: Berean Standard Bible the One who does great and unsearchable things, wonders without number. King James Bible Which doeth great things and unsearchable; marvellous things without number: New King James Version Who does great things, and unsearchable, Marvelous things without number. New American Standard Bible Who does great and unsearchable things, Wonders without number. NASB 1995 Who does great and unsearchable things, Wonders without number. NASB 1977 Who does great and unsearchable things, Wonders without number. Legacy Standard Bible Who does great and unsearchable things, Wonders without number. Amplified Bible Who does great and unsearchable things, Marvelous 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 Who doeth great things and unsearchable, Marvellous things without number: Contemporary English Version His miracles are marvelous, more than we can count. English Revised Version Which doeth great things and unsearchable; marvelous things without number: GOD'S WORD® Translation He does great things that [we] cannot understand and miracles that [we] cannot count. Good News Translation We cannot understand the great things he does, and to his miracles there is no end. International Standard Version He is always doing great things that cannot be explained, countless awesome deeds. NET Bible He does great and unsearchable things, marvelous things without number; New Heart English Bible who does great things that can't be fathomed, marvelous things without number; Webster's Bible Translation Who doeth great things and unsearchable; wonderful things without number: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblethe One who does great and unsearchable things, wonders without number. World English Bible who does great things that can’t be fathomed, marvelous things without number; Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionDoing great things, and there is no searching. Wonderful, until there is no numbering. Young's Literal Translation Doing great things, and there is no searching. Wonderful, till there is no numbering. Smith's Literal Translation He did great things, and no searching; and wonders even no number: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWho doth great things and unsearchable and wonderful things without number: Catholic Public Domain Version He does great and unfathomable and miraculous things without number. New American Bible He does things great and unsearchable, things marvelous and innumerable. New Revised Standard Version He does great things and unsearchable, marvelous things without number. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWho has done great things without limit; and marvellous things without number. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Who does great things without limit and wonders without number OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Who doeth great things and unsearchable, Marvellous things without number; Brenton Septuagint Translation who does great things and untraceable, glorious things also, and marvellous, of which there is no number: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Eliphaz Continues: God Blesses those who Seek Him…8However, if I were you, I would appeal to God and lay my cause before Him— 9the One who does great and unsearchable things, wonders without number. 10He gives rain to the earth and sends water upon the fields.… 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. Psalm 40:5 Many, O LORD my God, are the wonders You have done, and the plans You have for us—none can compare to You—if I proclaim and declare them, they are more than I can count. Psalm 139:6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain. Ecclesiastes 3:11 He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men, yet they cannot fathom the work that God has done from beginning to end. 1 Corinthians 2:9 Rather, as it is written: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no heart has imagined, what God has prepared for those who love Him.” 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 92:5 How great are Your works, O LORD, how deep are Your thoughts! Isaiah 46:10 I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’ Treasury of Scripture Which does great things and unsearchable; marvelous things without number: doeth. Job 9:10 Which doeth great things past finding out; yea, and wonders without number. Job 11:7-9 Canst thou by searching find out God? canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection? … Job 37:5 God thundereth marvellously with his voice; great things doeth he, which we cannot comprehend. unsearchable. Isaiah 40:28 Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding. marvellous. Job 26:5-14 Dead things are formed from under the waters, and the inhabitants thereof… without number. Psalm 40:5 Many, O LORD my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done, and thy thoughts which are to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered. Psalm 139:18 If I should count them, they are more in number than the sand: when I awake, I am still with thee. Jump to Previous Counted Fathomed Great Marvellous Marvelous Miracles Numbering Outside Performs Searching Unsearchable Wonderful WondersJump to Next Counted Fathomed Great Marvellous Marvelous Miracles Numbering Outside Performs Searching Unsearchable Wonderful WondersJob 5 1. Eliphaz shows that the end of the wicked is misery;6. that man is born to trouble; 8. that God is to be regarded in affliction; 17. the happy end of God's correction. the One who does great and unsearchable things This phrase emphasizes the omnipotence and incomprehensibility of God. In the context of the Book of Job, it reflects the belief that God's ways and actions are beyond human understanding. This is a recurring theme in the Bible, as seen in Isaiah 55:8-9, where God's thoughts and ways are described as higher than those of humans. The term "unsearchable" suggests that God's wisdom and actions cannot be fully grasped by human intellect, aligning with Romans 11:33, which speaks of the depth of God's wisdom and knowledge. Historically, this reflects the ancient Near Eastern view of divine beings as possessing knowledge and power far beyond human capacity. wonders without number Persons / Places / Events 1. JobA man of great faith and patience, Job is the central figure in the Book of Job. He is known for his suffering and his unwavering faith in God despite severe trials. 2. Eliphaz the Temanite One of Job's three friends who comes to comfort him. Eliphaz is the speaker in Job 5:9, offering his perspective on God's nature and actions. 3. Teman A region in Edom, known for its wise men. Eliphaz, being a Temanite, is considered wise and knowledgeable. 4. God's Wonders and Miracles The focus of Job 5:9 is on the unfathomable wonders and countless miracles performed by God, emphasizing His omnipotence and sovereignty. 5. The Book of Job A poetic and philosophical text in the Old Testament that explores themes of suffering, justice, and the nature of God. Teaching Points God's Incomprehensible PowerGod's ability to perform wonders and miracles is beyond human understanding. We should approach Him with humility and reverence, acknowledging our limited perspective. Trust in God's Sovereignty Even when we cannot see or understand His plans, we can trust that God is in control and His works are for our ultimate good. Faith in the Midst of Trials Like Job, we may face trials that challenge our faith. Remembering God's past wonders can strengthen our trust in His present and future actions. Gratitude for God's Miracles Recognize and give thanks for the miracles in our lives, both big and small, as evidence of God's ongoing work and presence. Encouragement in Community Share testimonies of God's wonders with others to build faith and encourage one another in the community of believers. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Job 5In Job 5:9, does the claim of God performing countless marvels conflict with documented miracles (or lack thereof) in other biblical texts? What defines a 'God thing'? How do biblical descriptions of Earth's foundation contradict planetary physics? What is the Bermuda Triangle?Verse 9. - Which doeth great things and unsearchable. These are reasons why Job should "seek unto God." "Great things are those which he has done." There is none like unto him. His ways are "unsearchable;" no one may think fully to search them and seek them out (comp. Job 9:10; Job 37:5; Psalm 145:3: Romans 11:33). It may be that, if Job will appeal to him, a result will follow that at present seems impossible. For he doeth marvellous things without number (comp. Psalm 40:5; Psalm 72:18; Psalm 77:14; Psalm 136:4). Eliphaz proceeds to mention some of them. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew who 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 וְאֵ֣ין (wə·’ên) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle unsearchable things, חֵ֑קֶר (ḥê·qer) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2714: A searching, a thing (to be) searched out wonders נִ֝פְלָא֗וֹת (nip̄·lā·’ō·wṯ) 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 5:9 NIVJob 5:9 NLT Job 5:9 ESV Job 5:9 NASB Job 5:9 KJV Job 5:9 BibleApps.com Job 5:9 Biblia Paralela Job 5:9 Chinese Bible Job 5:9 French Bible Job 5:9 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 5:9 Who does great things that can't be (Jb) |
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