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Job Responds to Zophar
…21He pours out contempt on nobles and disarms the mighty.22He revealsthe deep thingsofdarknessand bringsdeep shadowsinto light.23He makes nations great and destroys them; He enlarges nations, then disperses them.…

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

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

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

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

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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 morningis to them even as the shadow of death: ifone knowthem, 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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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 withDaniel 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 inHebrews 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 inJohn 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 inIsaiah 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.

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.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.Top 10 Lessons from Job 12

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What does the Bible say about order and chaos?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 ...


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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