Job 11:8

It is as high as heaven; what canst thou do? deeper than hell; what canst thou know?

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Other Translations for Job 11:8

BSB
They are higher than the heavens-what can you do? They are deeper than Sheol-what can you know?
AKJV
It is as high as heaven; what can you do? deeper than hell; what can you know?
CPDV
He is higher than heaven, and what will you do? He is deeper than hell, but how will you know?
ERV
It is high as heaven; what canst thou do? deeper than Sheol; what canst thou know?
NHEB
They are high as heaven. What can you do? They are deeper than Sheol. What can you know?
SMT
The heavens being high, what wilt thou do? Hades being deep, what wilt thou know?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 11:8

ItisashighH1363Noun MasculineasheavenH8064Noun MasculinewhatcanstthoudoH6466VerbdeeperH6013AdjectivethanhellH7585Noun FemininewhatcanstthouknowH3045Verb

Commentary for Job 11:8

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 11:8
Summary
God's vastness exceeds human capability
Event
Zophar describes God's immensity
Estimated Time Period
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