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Job 11:8 cpdv — He is higher than heaven, and what will you do? He is deeper than hell, but how will you know?

Catholic Public Domain Version

"He is higher than heaven, and what will you do? He is deeper than hell, but how will you know? "

— Job 11:8, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Job 11 — Context

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Yet I wish that God would speak with you, and would open his lips to you,

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so that he might reveal to you the secrets of wisdom, and how intricate his law is, and that you would understand how much less he requires of you than your iniquity deserves.

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By chance, will you comprehend the footsteps of God and reach all the way to the perfection of the Almighty?

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He is higher than heaven, and what will you do? He is deeper than hell, but how will you know?

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His measure is longer than the earth and wider than the sea.

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If he overturns all things, or packs them together, who will contradict him?

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For he knows the vanity of men, and when he sees iniquity, does he not evaluate it?

Job 11:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 11:8 say?
Job 11:8 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “He is higher than heaven, and what will you do? He is deeper than hell, but how will you know? ”
Where is Job 11:8 in the Bible?
Job 11:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 11, verse 8.
Who wrote Job?
Job is traditionally attributed to Anonymous; among the oldest books of the Bible. It was written Unknown; possibly c. 2000–1800 BC, with composition c. 1400–500 BC.
What is the book of Job about?
Job is the ancient story of a righteous man stripped of everything he has, and the four friends who try and fail to explain his suffering. When God finally speaks, he does not answer the "why" — he reveals himself, and Job worships from a place deeper than his pain.
What are the major themes of Job?
Job explores themes including Suffering, Sovereignty, Faith Under Trial, Wisdom, God's Majesty. These themes shape the meaning and context of Job 11:8.
What translation should I read Job 11:8 in?
Job 11:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Job 11:8?
Job 11:8 reads (CPDV): “He is higher than heaven, and what will you do? He is deeper than hell, but how will you know? ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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