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Job 15:8 cpdv — Have you heard the intentions of God, and will his wisdom be inferior to you?

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Have you heard the intentions of God, and will his wisdom be inferior to you? "

— Job 15:8, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Job 15 — Context

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For your iniquity has mislead your mouth, and you imitate the tongue of blasphemers.

6

Your own mouth will condemn you, not I; and your own lips will answer you.

7

Are you the first man who was born, or were you formed before the hills?

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Have you heard the intentions of God, and will his wisdom be inferior to you?

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What do you know, about which we are ignorant? What do you understand that we do not know?

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There are with us both aged and ancient men, even more senior than your fathers.

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Is it so important that God should console you? But your own depraved words prevent this.

Job 15:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 15:8 say?
Job 15:8 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Have you heard the intentions of God, and will his wisdom be inferior to you? ”
Where is Job 15:8 in the Bible?
Job 15:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 15, 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 15:8.
What translation should I read Job 15:8 in?
Job 15:8 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 15:8?
Job 15:8 reads (CPDV): “Have you heard the intentions of God, and will his wisdom be inferior to you? ” 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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