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Job 37:23–24

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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.
Men do therefore fear him: he respecteth not any that are wise of heart.
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From verse 23

  1. 1 Timothy 6:16Rank 1 from verse 23
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    16Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen.

  2. Romans 11:33Rank 2 from verse 23
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    33O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!

  3. Job 36:5Rank 3 from verse 23
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    5Behold, God is mighty, and despiseth not any: he is mighty in strength and wisdom.

  4. Lamentations 3:32–33Rank 4 from verse 23
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    32But though he cause grief, yet will he have compassion according to the multitude of his mercies.

    33For he doth not afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men.

  5. Psalms 99:4Rank 5 from verse 23
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    4The king’s strength also loveth judgment; thou dost establish equity, thou executest judgment and righteousness in Jacob.

From verse 24

  1. Matthew 10:28Rank 1 from verse 24
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    28And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

  2. 1 Corinthians 1:26Rank 2 from verse 24
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    26For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:

  3. Isaiah 5:21Rank 3 from verse 24
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    21Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!

  4. Job 5:13Rank 4 from verse 24
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    13He taketh the wise in their own craftiness: and the counsel of the froward is carried headlong.

  5. Matthew 11:25–26Rank 5 from verse 24
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    25¶ At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.

    26Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight.

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Job 37:23

COMBINED MEANING

touching

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Sense 1: Concerning or regarding. Sense 2: Coming into physical contact.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

find

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To discover, meet with, obtain, perceive, or learn by search or experience.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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out

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Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

power

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Sense 1: Ability, strength, force, or effective capacity to act, prevail, or produce an effect. Sense 2: Authority, right, permission, rule, dominion, or control. Sense 3: A person, authority, host, spiritual being, or other agent possessing or manifesting power.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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judgment

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The act, authority, process, cause, or result of judging; discernment, legal hearing, verdict, ordinance, justice, government, vindication, condemnation, or punishment.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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justice

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The virtue which consists in giving to every one what is his due; practical conformity to the laws and to principles of rectitude in the dealings of men with each other; honesty; integrity in commerce or mutual intercourse.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Job 37:24

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fear

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1. Alarm, dread, terror, or apprehension. 2. Reverence, awe, or respectful regard. 3. A person, thing, or event feared or revered. 4. To fear, dread, or reverence.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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wise

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Sense 1: Possessing or exercising understanding, knowledge, prudence, judgment, discernment, or skill; also a wise person. Sense 2: In phrases such as in no wise, way, manner, respect, or degree.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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heart

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Sense 1: The bodily organ. Sense 2: The inward person: the mind, will, affections, conscience, or moral character.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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22Fair weather cometh out of the north: with God is terrible majesty.

23Touching the Almighty, we cannot find him out: he is excellent in power, and in judgment, and in plenty of justice: he will not afflict.

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24Men do therefore fear him: he respecteth not any that are wise of heart.

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