Job 28:14
Job 28:14 in Multiple Translations
The ocean depths say, ‘It is not in me,’ while the sea declares, ‘It is not with me.’
The depth saith, It is not in me: and the sea saith, It is not with me.
The deep saith, It is not in me; And the sea saith, It is not with me.
The deep waters say, It is not in me: and the sea says, It is not with me.
The deep waters say, ‘It's not here,’ and the sea says, ‘It's not here either.’
The depth sayth, It is not in mee: the sea also sayth, It is not with me.
The deep hath said, 'It [is] not in me,' And the sea hath said, 'It is not with me.'
The deep says, ‘It isn’t in me.’ The sea says, ‘It isn’t with me.’
The depth saith, It is not in me: and the sea saith, It is not with me.
The depth saith: It is not in me: and the sea saith: It is not with me.
It is as though water that is deep inside the earth and water that is in the seas say [PRS], ‘Wisdom is not here!’
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 28:14
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Job 28:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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תְּה֣וֹם
אָ֭מַר
לֹ֣א
בִ/י
הִ֑יא
וְ/יָ֥ם
אָ֝מַ֗ר
אֵ֣ין
עִמָּדִֽ/י
תְּה֣וֹם
tᵉhôwm
H8415
abyss
N-cs
אָ֭מַר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
בִ/י
Prep | Suff
הִ֑יא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
וְ/יָ֥ם
yâm
H3220
West
Conj | N-ms
אָ֝מַ֗ר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
אֵ֣ין
ʼayin
H369
nothing
Part
עִמָּדִֽ/י
ʻimmâd
H5978
with me
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 28:14
תְּה֣וֹם
tᵉhôwm
H8415
"abyss"
N-cs
Tehom refers to the deep waters of the ocean or sea, including the subterranean water supply. It can also describe the primeval ocean or the abyss.
Definition: 1) deep, depths, deep places, abyss, the deep, sea 1a) deep (of subterranean waters) 1b) deep, sea, abysses (of sea) 1c) primeval ocean, deep 1d) deep, depth (of river) 1e) abyss, the grave
Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: deep (place), depth. See also: Genesis 1:2; Psalms 78:15; Psalms 33:7.
אָ֭מַר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
בִ/י
""
Prep | Suff
הִ֑יא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
וְ/יָ֥ם
yâm
H3220
"West"
Conj | N-ms
Refers to a large body of water like the Mediterranean Sea or a sea in general, sometimes specifically the west or seaward direction.
Definition: This name means sea, seaward, westward Another name of eph.ron (עֶפְרוֹן "(Mount )Ephron" H6085H)
Usage: Occurs in 339 OT verses. KJV: sea ([idiom] -faring man, (-shore)), south, west (-ern, side, -ward). See also: Genesis 1:10; Joshua 17:10; Psalms 8:9.
אָ֝מַ֗ר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
אֵ֣ין
ʼayin
H369
"nothing"
Part
This word means nothing or not, often used to indicate the absence of something, as in Genesis 1:2 where the earth was without form. It emphasizes the idea of something lacking or non-existent.
Definition: 1) nothing, not, nought n 1a) nothing, nought neg 1b) not 1c) to have not (of possession) adv 1d) without w/prep 1e) for lack of
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: else, except, fail, (father-) less, be gone, in(-curable), neither, never, no (where), none, nor, (any, thing), not, nothing, to nought, past, un(-searchable), well-nigh, without. Compare H370 (אַיִן). See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 14:27; 1 Kings 15:22.
עִמָּדִֽ/י
ʻimmâd
H5978
"with me"
Prep | Suff
Means 'with me', showing accompaniment, like in Psalm 23:4 where David says God is with him even in difficult times.
Definition: with A grammatical form of im (עִם "with" H5973A) § 1) with
Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: against, by, from, [phrase] me, [phrase] mine, of, [phrase] that I take, unto, upon, with(-in.) See also: Genesis 3:12; 1 Samuel 20:28; Psalms 23:4.
Study Notes — Job 28:14
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 28:14 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 28:14
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 28:14
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 28:14
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 28:14
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 28:14
- Cambridge Bible on Job 28:14
- Barnes' Notes on Job 28:14
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 28:14
- Sermons on Job 28:14
Context — Where Can Wisdom Be Found?
12But where can wisdom be found, and where does understanding dwell?
13No man can know its value, nor is it found in the land of the living.
14The ocean depths say, ‘It is not in me,’ while the sea declares, ‘It is not with me.’
15It cannot be bought with gold, nor can its price be weighed out in silver. 16It cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir, in precious onyx or sapphire.Cross References
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| 1 | Romans 11:33–34 | O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways! “Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been His counselor?” |
Job 28:14 Summary
This verse, Job 28:14, tells us that even the biggest and deepest parts of the ocean do not have wisdom. It's saying that wisdom is not something we can find just by looking around us or using our own brains. To find true wisdom, we need to look to God, as it says in Jeremiah 9:24 and Proverbs 9:10. We can ask God for wisdom, and He promises to give it to us, as seen in James 1:5.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the ocean depths and the sea in Job 28:14?
The ocean depths and the sea represent the vast and mysterious natural world, and their declaration that wisdom is not with them emphasizes the elusiveness of true wisdom, as also seen in Job 28:12 and Ecclesiastes 7:24.
Is wisdom something that can be found through human exploration or discovery?
According to Job 28:14, even the deepest and most expansive parts of creation do not possess wisdom, suggesting that it cannot be found through human effort alone, but rather through a relationship with God, as stated in Jeremiah 9:24 and Proverbs 9:10.
How does this verse relate to the search for wisdom and understanding in our own lives?
This verse encourages us to look beyond the natural world and human wisdom to find true understanding, and to seek wisdom from God, as advised in James 1:5 and Proverbs 2:6.
What does this verse reveal about God's character and our place in the world?
This verse highlights the limitations of human knowledge and the vastness of God's wisdom, as seen in Romans 11:33-36 and Psalm 92:5, reminding us of our dependence on Him and the importance of humility in our pursuit of wisdom.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I have been searching for wisdom in the wrong places, and how can I redirect my search to God?
- How can I cultivate a deeper appreciation for the mystery and elusiveness of true wisdom, and what role does humility play in this pursuit?
- In what ways can I apply the lesson of Job 28:14 to my daily decisions and challenges, seeking God's wisdom above human understanding?
- What does this verse teach me about the character of God, and how can I grow in my reverence and trust of Him?
Gill's Exposition on Job 28:14
The depth saith, it [is] not in me,.... That is, the deep places of the earth, that are dug in it, the mines, and the like, could they speak, they would say there are no metal, nor minerals, no rich
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 28:14
The depth saith, It is not in me: and the sea saith, It is not with me. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 28:14
The depth, to wit, of the earth, because the sea here follows as a differing place. This is a very common figure, whereby speech is ascribed to dumb and senseless creatures. The meaning is, This is not to be found in any part of the land or sea, yea, though a man should dig or dive never so deep to find it, nor to be learned from any creatures; for though these discover the being, and power, and in part the wisdom of God, yet they do not instruct us in the methods and grounds of God’ s providential dispensations to good and evil men: these are secrets of wisdom reserved for God himself.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 28:14
Job 28:14 The depth saith, It [is] not in me: and the sea saith, [It is] not with me.Ver. 14. The depth saith, It is not in me] It is not to be had above ground, may some say; but what, underground? Not there either, saith Job; for the abyss saith, that is, if it could speak, it would surely say, "It is not in me"; and the sea gives us the same verdict: dig to the centre of the earth, dive to the bottom of the sea, you shall hear no tale or tidings of her; she neither groweth with gold and precious stones in the earth, nor with pearls and coral in the sea; we must be taught by God, and the Holy Spirit must join himself to our chariot, as Philip did to the eunuch’ s, Acts 8:29; he must teach us this wisdom from above, or we can never learn it, Isaiah 54:13. A man may read the figure on the dial, but he cannot tell how the day goes unless the sun shine upon the dial; we may read over the book of the creature, and the book of the Scripture, but we cannot learn to purpose till the Spirit of God shine into our hearts, 2 Corinthians 4:6. The gospel is full of jewels; but they are locked up from sense and reason, 1 Corinthians 2:10. The angels in heaven are searching into these sacred depths, 1 Peter 1:12, and know not as much but they would fain know more of this manifold wisdom of God, πολυποικιλος, Ephesians 3:10, that hath such an abundance of curious variety in it, as the word there signifieth, even such as is seen in the best pictures or textures.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 28:14
Verse 14. The depth saith, It is not in me] Men may dig into the bowels of the earth, and there find gold, silver, and precious stones; but these will not give them true happiness. The sea saith, It is not with me.] Men may explore foreign countries, and by navigation connect as it were the most distant parts of the earth, and multiply the comforts and luxuries of life; but every voyage and every enjoyment proclaim, True happiness is not here.
Cambridge Bible on Job 28:14
14. Three great regions are mentioned, none of which is the “place” of Wisdom, the land of the living, the deep, and the sea. These three exhaust the extent of the upper world. The “land of the living” is the earth as the abode of living beings, more especially of men, Psalms 52:5. The “deep” is the primeval abyss, out of which perhaps the sea is fed, lying under the earth, Genesis 1:2, Psalms 24:2—an almost mythological conception. Down under all these, however, lies the underworld of the dead, ch. Job 26:5.
Barnes' Notes on Job 28:14
The depth saith - This is a beautiful personification. The object of this verse and the following is, to show that wisdom cannot be found in the deepest recesses to which man can penetrate, nor
Whedon's Commentary on Job 28:14
14. The depth — Uncreated Wisdom is subsequently represented as saying, (Proverbs 8:24,) “When there were no depths” — primordial elements of the world — “I was brought forth.” This vast abyss lifts
Sermons on Job 28:14
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Nothing Satisfies by Charles E. Cowman | Charles E. Cowman preaches about the insufficiency of earthly treasures like the ocean and mountains to satisfy our deepest needs, emphasizing that true wisdom and fulfillment can |
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The Deep Saith, It Is Not in Me: And the Sea Saith, by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the quest for true wisdom, which is found only in God, as illustrated in Job 28:14. He describes the futility of seeking wisdom in worldly sources, likening t |
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Our Daily Homily - Job Part 2 by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer explores the profound themes of justice and divine knowledge in the Book of Job, emphasizing the connection between wrongdoing and its consequences. He highlights that w |
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(Becoming a Prophetic Church) 2. Jewish Unbelief by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker recounts his experience of hand-delivering a book to a Jewish man named Mr. Sherman. Despite the speaker's hopes for a face-to-face conversation, Mr. Sh |
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Dvd 02 - Jewish Unbelief by Art Katz | This sermon emphasizes the importance of boldly sharing the gospel with the Jewish community, highlighting the need for believers to be willing to endure rejection, insults, and su |
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(Hebrews - Part 37): Faith Is a Pertubing Thing by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher shares a personal story about a moral rebound. He talks about his own past of indulging in drinking and reckless behavior, even on Christmas Eve. Howev |
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Apostolic Vision - Part 4 by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the supernatural power of God that is necessary for the proclamation of His word. The speaker believes that this proclamation is not just ins |