Chapter 8: Understanding God’s Word

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Job asks the question of where does wisdom come from and where is the place of understanding in verse 20 and then gives the answer in verse 28. To gain perspective on understanding God, you must understand that you are not equal to God and that you are inherently a very limited human being

without Him. Of course, a little humility will go a long way in these regards. Humankind often operates on a high ego platform and men especially have a hard time admitting that they do not know it all.

The story of Job illustrates these limitations and God’s answer to Job is very poignant in terms of the limits to our human understanding.

“But there is a spirit in man, and the breath of the Almighty gives him understanding.” Job 32:8

God’s Breath Gives Us Understanding!

Get into a study of every use of the word “understanding” in the Bible

in the Old and New Testaments if you want to explore this subject further. You will enjoy the effort and God will enhance your understanding of His Word in a great way. You will learn many things including:

1. Understanding of the times provides know how. 1 Chron 12:32 2. Understanding is in the visions of God. 2 Chron 26:5 3. Some men have understanding. Ezra 8:16 4. Some nations have no understanding. Deut. 32:28

5. Understanding grows with age. Job 12:12 6. God sometimes takes away understanding. Job 12:24 7. God sometimes hides understanding from hearts. Job 17:4 8. Gain understanding before you speak. Job 18:2

9. God’s understanding controls weather. Job 26:12 10. If you have understanding, you listen. Job 34:10 11. Wisdom is placed in the mind. Job 38:36 12. Understanding is placed in the heart. Job 38:36