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He performs countless miracles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/5.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />who does great things and unsearchable, marvelous things without number:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />the One who does great and unsearchable things, wonders without number.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/5.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Which doeth great things and unsearchable; marvellous things without number:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/5.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Who does great things, and unsearchable, Marvelous things without number.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Who does great and unsearchable things, Wonders without number.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/5.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Who does great and unsearchable things, Wonders without number.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Who does great and unsearchable things, Wonders without number.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Who does great and unsearchable things, Wonders without number.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Who does great and unsearchable things, Marvelous things without number.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He does great and unsearchable things, wonders without number.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He does great and unsearchable things, wonders without number. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/5.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Who doeth great things and unsearchable, Marvellous things without number:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />His miracles are marvelous, more than we can count. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/5.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Which doeth great things and unsearchable; marvelous things without number:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He does great things that [we] cannot understand and miracles that [we] cannot count.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/5.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />We cannot understand the great things he does, and to his miracles there is no end. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/5.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He is always doing great things that cannot be explained, countless awesome deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />the One who does great and unsearchable things, wonders without number.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/5.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He does great and unsearchable things, marvelous things without number; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />who does great things that can't be fathomed, marvelous things without number;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Who doeth great things and unsearchable; wonderful things without number:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/5.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />who does great things that can’t be fathomed, marvelous things without number; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Doing great things, and there is no searching. Wonderful, until there is no numbering.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Doing great things, and there is no searching. Wonderful, till there is no numbering.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />He did great things, and no searching; and wonders even no number:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Who doth great things and unsearchable and wonderful things without number: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />He does great and unfathomable and miraculous things without number.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/5.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He does things great and unsearchable, things marvelous and innumerable. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He does great things and unsearchable, marvelous things without number.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Who has done great things without limit; and marvellous things without number.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/5.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Who does great things without limit and wonders without number<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/5.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Who doeth great things and unsearchable, Marvellous things without number;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/5.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />who does great things and untraceable, glorious things also, and marvellous, of which there is no number:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/5-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XAwuD5NuZq0?start=719" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/job/5.htm">Eliphaz Continues: God Blesses those who Seek Him</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">8</span>However, if I were you, I would appeal to God and lay my cause before Him— <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ō·śeh (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">the One who does</a> <a href="/hebrew/1419.htm" title="1419: ḡə·ḏō·lō·wṯ (Adj-fp) -- Great. Or gadol; from gadal; great; hence, older; also insolent.">great</a> <a href="/hebrew/369.htm" title="369: wə·’ên (Conj-w:: Adv) -- As if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative particle.">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/2714.htm" title="2714: ḥê·qer (N-ms) -- A searching, a thing (to be) searched out. From chaqar; examination, enumeration, deliberation.">unsearchable things,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6381.htm" title="6381: nip̄·lā·’ō·wṯ (V-Nifal-Prtcpl-fp) -- A primitive root; properly, perhaps to separate, i.e. Distinguish; by implication, to be great, difficult, wonderful.">wonders</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ- (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree."></a> <a href="/hebrew/369.htm" title="369: ’ên (Adv) -- As if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative particle.">without</a> <a href="/hebrew/4557.htm" title="4557: mis·pār (N-ms) -- Number, tally. From caphar; a number, definite or indefinite; also narration.">number.</a> </span><span class="reftext">10</span>He gives rain to the earth and sends water upon the fields.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/72-18.htm">Psalm 72:18</a></span><br />Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/136-4.htm">Psalm 136:4</a></span><br />He alone does great wonders. His loving devotion endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/11-33.htm">Romans 11:33</a></span><br />O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-28.htm">Isaiah 40:28</a></span><br />Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary; His understanding is beyond searching out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/32-17.htm">Jeremiah 32:17</a></span><br />“Oh, Lord GOD! You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too difficult for You!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/3-20.htm">Ephesians 3:20</a></span><br />Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/145-3.htm">Psalm 145:3</a></span><br />Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised; His greatness is unsearchable.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-8.htm">Isaiah 55:8-9</a></span><br />“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,” declares the LORD. / “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/40-5.htm">Psalm 40:5</a></span><br />Many, O LORD my God, are the wonders You have done, and the plans You have for us—none can compare to You—if I proclaim and declare them, they are more than I can count.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/139-6.htm">Psalm 139:6</a></span><br />Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/3-11.htm">Ecclesiastes 3:11</a></span><br />He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men, yet they cannot fathom the work that God has done from beginning to end.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/2-9.htm">1 Corinthians 2:9</a></span><br />Rather, as it is written: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no heart has imagined, what God has prepared for those who love Him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/104-24.htm">Psalm 104:24</a></span><br />How many are Your works, O LORD! In wisdom You have made them all; the earth is full of Your creatures.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/92-5.htm">Psalm 92:5</a></span><br />How great are Your works, O LORD, how deep are Your thoughts!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/46-10.htm">Isaiah 46:10</a></span><br />I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Which does great things and unsearchable; marvelous things without number:</p><p class="hdg">doeth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/9-10.htm">Job 9:10</a></b></br> Which doeth great things past finding out; yea, and wonders without number.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/11-7.htm">Job 11:7-9</a></b></br> Canst thou by searching find out God? canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/37-5.htm">Job 37:5</a></b></br> God thundereth marvellously with his voice; great things doeth he, which we cannot comprehend.</p><p class="hdg">unsearchable.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/40-28.htm">Isaiah 40:28</a></b></br> Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, <i>that</i> the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? <i>there is</i> no searching of his understanding.</p><p class="hdg">marvellous.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/26-5.htm">Job 26:5-14</a></b></br> Dead <i>things</i> are formed from under the waters, and the inhabitants thereof… </p><p class="hdg">without number.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/40-5.htm">Psalm 40:5</a></b></br> Many, O LORD my God, <i>are</i> thy wonderful works <i>which</i> thou hast done, and thy thoughts <i>which are</i> to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: <i>if</i> I would declare and speak <i>of them</i>, they are more than can be numbered.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/139-18.htm">Psalm 139:18</a></b></br> <i>If</i> I should count them, they are more in number than the sand: when I awake, I am still with thee.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/13-13.htm">Counted</a> <a href="/job/9-10.htm">Fathomed</a> <a href="/job/4-10.htm">Great</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-24.htm">Marvellous</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-24.htm">Marvelous</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-12.htm">Miracles</a> <a href="/ezra/1-8.htm">Numbering</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-20.htm">Outside</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-7.htm">Performs</a> <a href="/job/3-21.htm">Searching</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-8.htm">Unsearchable</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-15.htm">Wonderful</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-17.htm">Wonders</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/6-19.htm">Counted</a> <a href="/job/9-10.htm">Fathomed</a> <a href="/job/5-25.htm">Great</a> <a href="/job/9-10.htm">Marvellous</a> <a href="/job/9-10.htm">Marvelous</a> <a href="/job/9-10.htm">Miracles</a> <a href="/job/9-10.htm">Numbering</a> <a href="/job/11-8.htm">Outside</a> <a href="/job/9-10.htm">Performs</a> <a href="/job/6-19.htm">Searching</a> <a href="/job/36-26.htm">Unsearchable</a> <a href="/job/9-10.htm">Wonderful</a> <a href="/job/9-10.htm">Wonders</a><div class="vheading2">Job 5</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/5-1.htm">Eliphaz shows that the end of the wicked is misery;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/5-6.htm">that man is born to trouble;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/5-8.htm">that God is to be regarded in affliction;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/5-17.htm">the happy end of God's correction.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/5.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/job/5.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>the One who does great and unsearchable things</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the omnipotence and incomprehensibility of God. In the context of the Book of Job, it reflects the belief that God's ways and actions are beyond human understanding. This is a recurring theme in the Bible, as seen in <a href="/isaiah/55-8.htm">Isaiah 55:8-9</a>, where God's thoughts and ways are described as higher than those of humans. The term "unsearchable" suggests that God's wisdom and actions cannot be fully grasped by human intellect, aligning with <a href="/romans/11-33.htm">Romans 11:33</a>, which speaks of the depth of God's wisdom and knowledge. Historically, this reflects the ancient Near Eastern view of divine beings as possessing knowledge and power far beyond human capacity.<p><b>wonders without number</b><br>This phrase highlights the limitless nature of God's miraculous works. In the cultural context of the ancient world, wonders or miracles were seen as signs of divine intervention and power. The Bible frequently recounts God's wondrous acts, such as the parting of the Red Sea (Exodus 14) and the miracles performed by Jesus, which serve as a testament to His divine authority. The phrase "without number" underscores the infinite nature of God's works, suggesting that His miracles are not only numerous but also ongoing. This can be connected to <a href="/psalms/40-5.htm">Psalm 40:5</a>, which speaks of God's wondrous deeds and thoughts toward humanity as being too numerous to count. In a typological sense, the wonders performed by Jesus during His earthly ministry can be seen as a fulfillment of this divine attribute, demonstrating His identity as God incarnate.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>A man of great faith and patience, Job is the central figure in the Book of Job. He is known for his suffering and his unwavering faith in God despite severe trials.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/eliphaz_the_temanite.htm">Eliphaz the Temanite</a></b><br>One of Job's three friends who comes to comfort him. Eliphaz is the speaker in <a href="/job/5-9.htm">Job 5:9</a>, offering his perspective on God's nature and actions.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/teman.htm">Teman</a></b><br>A region in Edom, known for its wise men. Eliphaz, being a Temanite, is considered wise and knowledgeable.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/god's_wonders_and_miracles.htm">God's Wonders and Miracles</a></b><br>The focus of <a href="/job/5-9.htm">Job 5:9</a> is on the unfathomable wonders and countless miracles performed by God, emphasizing His omnipotence and sovereignty.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_book_of_job.htm">The Book of Job</a></b><br>A poetic and philosophical text in the Old Testament that explores themes of suffering, justice, and the nature of God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_incomprehensible_power.htm">God's Incomprehensible Power</a></b><br>God's ability to perform wonders and miracles is beyond human understanding. We should approach Him with humility and reverence, acknowledging our limited perspective.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Even when we cannot see or understand His plans, we can trust that God is in control and His works are for our ultimate good.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_the_midst_of_trials.htm">Faith in the Midst of Trials</a></b><br>Like Job, we may face trials that challenge our faith. Remembering God's past wonders can strengthen our trust in His present and future actions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/gratitude_for_god's_miracles.htm">Gratitude for God's Miracles</a></b><br>Recognize and give thanks for the miracles in our lives, both big and small, as evidence of God's ongoing work and presence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/encouragement_in_community.htm">Encouragement in Community</a></b><br>Share testimonies of God's wonders with others to build faith and encourage one another in the community of believers.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 5</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_job_5_9_conflict_with_other_miracles.htm">In Job 5:9, does the claim of God performing countless marvels conflict with documented miracles (or lack thereof) in other biblical texts? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/will_christ_shine_on_you_if_you_awaken.htm">What defines a 'God thing'?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_bible_and_physics_views_clash.htm">How do biblical descriptions of Earth's foundation contradict planetary physics?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_bermuda_triangle.htm">What is the Bermuda Triangle?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 9.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Which doeth great things and unsearchable</span>. These are reasons why Job should "seek unto God." "Great things are those which he has done." There is none like unto him. His ways are "unsearchable;" no one may think fully to search them and seek them out (comp. <a href="/job/9-10.htm">Job 9:10</a>; <a href="/job/37-5.htm">Job 37:5</a>; <a href="/psalms/145-3.htm">Psalm 145:3</a>: <a href="/romans/11-33.htm">Romans 11:33</a>). It may be that, if Job will appeal to him, a result will follow that at present seems impossible. For he doeth marvellous things without number (comp. <a href="/psalms/40-5.htm">Psalm 40:5</a>; <a href="/psalms/72-18.htm">Psalm 72:18</a>; <a href="/psalms/77-14.htm">Psalm 77:14</a>; <a href="/psalms/136-4.htm">Psalm 136:4</a>). Eliphaz proceeds to mention some of them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/5-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">who does</span><br /><span class="heb">עֹשֶׂ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(‘ō·śeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">great</span><br /><span class="heb">גְ֭דֹלוֹת</span> <span class="translit">(ḡə·ḏō·lō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1419.htm">Strong's 1419: </a> </span><span class="str2">Great, older, insolent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֵ֣ין</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’ên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_369.htm">Strong's 369: </a> </span><span class="str2">A non-entity, a negative particle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">unsearchable things,</span><br /><span class="heb">חֵ֑קֶר</span> <span class="translit">(ḥê·qer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2714.htm">Strong's 2714: </a> </span><span class="str2">A searching, a thing (to be) searched out</span><br /><br /><span class="word">wonders</span><br /><span class="heb">נִ֝פְלָא֗וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(nip̄·lā·’ō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Participle - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6381.htm">Strong's 6381: </a> </span><span class="str2">To separate, distinguish, to be, great, difficult, wonderful</span><br /><br /><span class="word">without</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵ֥ין</span> <span class="translit">(’ên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_369.htm">Strong's 369: </a> </span><span class="str2">A non-entity, a negative particle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">number.</span><br /><span class="heb">מִסְפָּֽר׃</span> <span class="translit">(mis·pār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4557.htm">Strong's 4557: </a> </span><span class="str2">A number, definite, indefinite, narration</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/5-9.htm">Job 5:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/5-9.htm">Job 5:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/5-9.htm">Job 5:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/5-9.htm">Job 5:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/5-9.htm">Job 5:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/5-9.htm">Job 5:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/5-9.htm">Job 5:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/5-9.htm">Job 5:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/5-9.htm">Job 5:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/5-9.htm">Job 5:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/5-9.htm">OT Poetry: Job 5:9 Who does great things that can't be (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/5-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 5:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 5:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/5-10.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 5:10"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 5:10" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>