Job 42:2

Translations

Modern

“I know that You can do all things and that no plan of Yours can be thwarted.

Traditional

I know that thou canst do every thing, and that no thought can be withholden from thee.

Literal

“I know that You are able to do all things, and a plan from You cannot be thwarted.

Latin

Scio quia omnia potes, et nulla te latet cogitatio.

Original

Hebrew

English

“I know that You can do all things and that no plan of Yours can be thwarted.

Notes

Job 42:1–6

Job understood the message of God’s speeches: I know that You can do all things. Nothing is too hard for him (Genesis 18:14; Jeremiah 32:17; Matthew 19:26). Job says, No plan of Yours can be thwarted (Job 23:13; Isaiah 14:27; 46:10). Job realized how different he was from God.

Theme notes and profiles

Complaints God’s Inscrutable Purposes in History Material Reward

Events

Job's Trialc. 1650 BC

Related verses

Matthew 19:26
Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
Mark 10:27
Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God.”
Genesis 18:14
Is anything too difficult for the LORD? At the appointed time I will return to you—in about a year—and Sarah will have a son.”
Hebrews 4:12–13
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
Jeremiah 32:17
“Oh, Lord GOD! You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too difficult for You!
Isaiah 46:10
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.’
Ephesians 1:11
In Him we were also chosen as God’s own, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything by the counsel of His will,
Psalm 44:21
…would not God have discovered, since He knows the secrets of the heart?
Proverbs 19:21
Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.
Job 23:13
But He is unchangeable, and who can oppose Him? He does what He desires.
Isaiah 14:27
The LORD of Hosts has purposed, and who can thwart Him? His hand is outstretched, so who can turn it back?
Isaiah 43:13
Even from eternity I am He, and none can deliver out of My hand. When I act, who can reverse it?”

Glossary

Book of Job Courts and Trials Wisdom Literature

Topics

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