Verse 5

As thou knowest{H3045}{(H8802)} not what is the way{H1870} of the spirit{H7307}, nor how the bones{H6106} do grow in the womb{H990} of her that is with child{H4392}: even so thou knowest{H3045}{(H8799)} not the works{H4639} of God{H430} who maketh{H6213}{(H8799)} all.

Referenced Verses

  • John 3:8 : 8 The wind{G4151} bloweth{G4154}{(G5719)} where{G3699} it listeth{G2309}{(G5719)}, and{G2532} thou hearest{G191}{(G5719)} the sound{G5456} thereof{G846}, but{G235} canst{G1492} not{G3756} tell{G1492}{(G5758)} whence{G4159} it cometh{G2064}{(G5736)}, and{G2532} whither{G4226} it goeth{G5217}{(G5719)}: so{G3779} is{G2076}{(G5748)} every one{G3956} that is born{G1080}{(G5772)} of{G1537} the Spirit{G4151}.
  • Eccl 8:17 : 17 Then I beheld{H7200}{(H8804)} all the work{H4639} of God{H430}, that a man{H120} cannot{H3201}{(H8799)} find out{H4672}{(H8800)} the work{H4639} that is done{H6213}{(H8738)} under the sun{H8121}: because{H834} though{H7945} a man{H120} labour{H5998}{(H8799)} to seek it out{H1245}{(H8763)}, yet he shall not find{H4672}{(H8799)} it; yea further; though a wise{H2450} man think{H559}{(H8799)} to know{H3045}{(H8800)} it, yet shall he not be able{H3201}{(H8799)} to find{H4672}{(H8800)} it.
  • Ps 92:5 : 5 O LORD{H3068}, how great{H1431}{H8804)} are thy works{H4639}! and thy thoughts{H4284} are very{H3966} deep{H6009}{H8804)}.
  • Ps 104:24 : 24 O LORD{H3068}, how manifold{H7231}{(H8804)} are thy works{H4639}! in wisdom{H2451} hast thou made{H6213}{(H8804)} them all: the earth{H776} is full{H4390}{(H8804)} of thy riches{H7075}.
  • Ps 139:13-16 : 13 For thou hast possessed{H7069}{(H8804)} my reins{H3629}: thou hast covered{H5526}{(H8799)} me in my mother's{H517} womb{H990}. 14 I will praise{H3034}{(H8686)} thee; for I am fearfully{H3372}{(H8737)} and wonderfully made{H6395}{(H8738)}: marvellous{H6381}{(H8737)} are thy works{H4639}; and that my soul{H5315} knoweth{H3045}{(H8802)} right well{H3966}. 15 My substance{H6108} was not hid{H3582}{(H8738)} from thee, when I was made{H6213}{(H8795)} in secret{H5643}, and curiously wrought{H7551}{(H8795)} in the lowest parts{H8482} of the earth{H776}. 16 Thine eyes{H5869} did see{H7200}{(H8804)} my substance, yet being unperfect{H1564}; and in thy book{H5612} all my members were written{H3789}{(H8735)}, which in continuance{H3117} were fashioned{H3335}{(H8795)}, when as yet there was none{H259} of them.
  • Eccl 7:24 : 24 That which is far off{H7350}, and exceeding deep{H6013}, who can find it out{H4672}{(H8799)}?
  • Job 5:9 : 9 Which doeth{H6213}{(H8802)} great things{H1419} and unsearchable{H369}{H2714}; marvellous things{H6381}{(H8737)} without number{H4557}:
  • Job 26:5-9 : 5 Dead{H7496} things are formed{H2342}{(H8787)} from under the waters{H4325}, and the inhabitants{H7931}{(H8802)} thereof. 6 Hell{H7585} is naked{H6174} before him, and destruction{H11} hath no covering{H3682}. 7 He stretcheth out{H5186}{(H8802)} the north{H6828} over the empty place{H8414}, and hangeth{H8518}{(H8802)} the earth{H776} upon nothing{H1099}. 8 He bindeth up{H6887}{(H8802)} the waters{H4325} in his thick clouds{H5645}; and the cloud{H6051} is not rent{H1234}{(H8738)} under them. 9 He holdeth back{H270}{(H8764)} the face{H6440} of his throne{H3678}, and spreadeth{H6576}{(H8768)} his cloud{H6051} upon it. 10 He hath compassed{H2328}{(H8804)} the waters{H6440}{H4325} with bounds{H2706}, until the day{H216} and night{H2822} come to an end{H8503}. 11 The pillars{H5982} of heaven{H8064} tremble{H7322}{(H8787)} and are astonished{H8539}{(H8799)} at his reproof{H1606}. 12 He divideth{H7280}{(H8804)} the sea{H3220} with his power{H3581}, and by his understanding{H8394}{(H8675)}{H8394} he smiteth{H4272}{(H8804)} through the proud{H7293}. 13 By his spirit{H7307} he hath garnished{H8235}{(H8765)} the heavens{H8064}; his hand{H3027} hath formed{H2342}{(H8790)} the crooked{H1281} serpent{H5175}. 14 Lo, these are parts{H7098} of his ways{H1870}: but how little{H8102} a portion{H1697} is heard{H8085}{(H8738)} of him? but the thunder{H7482} of his power{H1369} who can understand{H995}{(H8709)}?
  • Job 36:24-33 : 24 Remember{H2142}{(H8798)} that thou magnify{H7679}{(H8686)} his work{H6467}, which men{H582} behold{H7891}{(H8790)}. 25 Every man{H120} may see{H2372}{(H8804)} it; man{H582} may behold{H5027}{(H8686)} it afar off{H7350}. 26 Behold, God{H410} is great{H7689}, and we know{H3045}{(H8799)} him not, neither can the number{H4557} of his years{H8141} be searched out{H2714}. 27 For he maketh small{H1639}{(H8762)} the drops{H5198} of water{H4325}: they pour down{H2212}{(H8799)} rain{H4306} according to the vapour{H108} thereof: 28 Which the clouds{H7834} do drop{H5140}{(H8799)} and distil{H7491}{(H8799)} upon man{H120} abundantly{H7227}. 29 Also can any understand{H995}{(H8799)} the spreadings{H4666} of the clouds{H5645}, or the noise{H8663} of his tabernacle{H5521}? 30 Behold, he spreadeth{H6566}{(H8804)} his light{H216} upon it, and covereth{H3680}{(H8765)} the bottom{H8328} of the sea{H3220}. 31 For by them judgeth{H1777}{(H8799)} he the people{H5971}; he giveth{H5414}{(H8799)} meat{H400} in abundance{H4342}{(H8688)}. 32 With clouds{H3709} he covereth{H3680}{(H8765)} the light{H216}; and commandeth{H6680}{(H8762)} it not to shine by the cloud that cometh betwixt{H6293}{(H8688)}. 33 The noise{H7452} thereof sheweth{H5046}{(H8686)} concerning it, the cattle{H4735} also concerning the vapour{H5927}{(H8802)}.
  • Job 37:23 : 23 Touching the Almighty{H7706}, we cannot find him out{H4672}{(H8804)}: he is excellent{H7689} in power{H3581}, and in judgment{H4941}, and in plenty{H7230} of justice{H6666}: he will not afflict{H6031}{(H8762)}.
  • Job 38:4-39:30 : 4 Where{H375} wast thou when I laid the foundations{H3245}{(H8800)} of the earth{H776}? declare{H5046}{(H8685)}, if thou hast{H3045}{(H8804)} understanding{H998}. 5 Who hath laid{H7760}{(H8804)} the measures{H4461} thereof, if thou knowest{H3045}{(H8799)}? or who hath stretched{H5186}{(H8804)} the line{H6957} upon it? 6 Whereupon are the foundations{H134} thereof fastened{H2883}{(H8717)}? or who laid{H3384}{(H8804)} the corner{H6438} stone{H68} thereof; 7 When the morning{H1242} stars{H3556} sang{H7442}{(H8800)} together{H3162}, and all the sons{H1121} of God{H430} shouted{H7321}{(H8686)} for joy? 8 Or who shut up{H5526}{(H8686)} the sea{H3220} with doors{H1817}, when it brake forth{H1518}{(H8800)}, as if it had issued out{H3318}{(H8799)} of the womb{H7358}? 9 When I made{H7760}{(H8800)} the cloud{H6051} the garment{H3830} thereof, and thick darkness{H6205} a swaddlingband{H2854} for it, 10 And brake up{H7665}{(H8799)} for it my decreed{H2706} place, and set{H7760}{(H8799)} bars{H1280} and doors{H1817}, 11 And said{H559}{(H8799)}, Hitherto{H5704}{H6311} shalt thou come{H935}{(H8799)}, but no further{H3254}{(H8686)}: and here shall thy proud{H1347} waves{H1530} be stayed{H7896}{(H8799)}? 12 Hast thou commanded{H6680}{(H8765)} the morning{H1242} since thy days{H3117}; and caused the dayspring{H7837} to know{H3045}{(H8765)} his place{H4725}; 13 That it might take hold{H270}{(H8800)} of the ends{H3671} of the earth{H776}, that the wicked{H7563} might be shaken out{H5287}{(H8735)} of it? 14 It is turned{H2015}{(H8691)} as clay{H2563} to the seal{H2368}; and they stand{H3320}{(H8691)} as a garment{H3830}. 15 And from the wicked{H7563} their light{H216} is withholden{H4513}{(H8735)}, and the high{H7311}{(H8802)} arm{H2220} shall be broken{H7665}{(H8735)}. 16 Hast thou entered{H935}{(H8804)} into the springs{H5033} of the sea{H3220}? or hast thou walked{H1980}{(H8694)} in the search{H2714} of the depth{H8415}? 17 Have the gates{H8179} of death{H4194} been opened{H1540}{(H8738)} unto thee? or hast thou seen{H7200}{(H8799)} the doors{H8179} of the shadow of death{H6757}? 18 Hast thou perceived{H995}{(H8712)} the breadth{H7338} of the earth{H776}? declare{H5046}{(H8685)} if thou knowest{H3045}{(H8804)} it all. 19 Where is the way{H1870} where light{H216} dwelleth{H7931}{(H8799)}? and as for darkness{H2822}, where is the place{H4725} thereof, 20 That thou shouldest take{H3947}{(H8799)} it to the bound{H1366} thereof, and that thou shouldest know{H995}{(H8799)} the paths{H5410} to the house{H1004} thereof? 21 Knowest{H3045}{(H8804)} thou it, because thou wast then born{H3205}{(H8735)}? or because the number{H4557} of thy days{H3117} is great{H7227}? 22 Hast thou entered{H935}{(H8804)} into the treasures{H214} of the snow{H7950}? or hast thou seen{H7200}{(H8799)} the treasures{H214} of the hail{H1259}, 23 Which I have reserved{H2820}{(H8804)} against the time{H6256} of trouble{H6862}, against the day{H3117} of battle{H7128} and war{H4421}? 24 By what{H335} way{H1870} is the light{H216} parted{H2505}{(H8735)}, which scattereth{H6327}{(H8686)} the east wind{H6921} upon the earth{H776}? 25 Who hath divided{H6385}{(H8765)} a watercourse{H8585} for the overflowing of waters{H7858}, or a way{H1870} for the lightning{H2385} of thunder{H6963}; 26 To cause it to rain{H4305}{(H8687)} on the earth{H776}, where no man{H376} is; on the wilderness{H4057}, wherein there is no man{H120}; 27 To satisfy{H7646}{(H8687)} the desolate{H7722} and waste{H4875} ground; and to cause the bud{H4161} of the tender herb{H1877} to spring forth{H6779}{(H8687)}? 28 Hath{H3426} the rain{H4306} a father{H1}? or who hath begotten{H3205}{(H8689)} the drops{H96} of dew{H2919}? 29 Out of whose womb{H990} came{H3318}{(H8804)} the ice{H7140}? and the hoary frost{H3713} of heaven{H8064}, who hath gendered{H3205}{(H8804)} it? 30 The waters{H4325} are hid{H2244}{(H8691)} as with a stone{H68}, and the face{H6440} of the deep{H8415} is frozen{H3920}{(H8691)}. 31 Canst thou bind{H7194}{(H8762)} the sweet influences{H4575} of Pleiades{H3598}, or loose{H6605}{(H8762)} the bands{H4189} of Orion{H3685}? 32 Canst thou bring forth{H3318}{(H8686)} Mazzaroth{H4216} in his season{H6256}? or canst thou guide{H5148}{(H8686)} Arcturus{H5906} with his sons{H1121}? 33 Knowest{H3045}{(H8804)} thou the ordinances{H2708} of heaven{H8064}? canst thou set{H7760}{(H8799)} the dominion{H4896} thereof in the earth{H776}? 34 Canst thou lift up{H7311}{(H8686)} thy voice{H6963} to the clouds{H5645}, that abundance{H8229} of waters{H4325} may cover{H3680}{(H8762)} thee? 35 Canst thou send{H7971}{(H8762)} lightnings{H1300}, that they may go{H3212}{(H8799)}, and say{H559}{(H8799)} unto thee, Here we are? 36 Who hath put{H7896}{(H8804)} wisdom{H2451} in the inward parts{H2910}? or who hath given{H5414}{(H8804)} understanding{H998} to the heart{H7907}? 37 Who can number{H5608}{(H8762)} the clouds{H7834} in wisdom{H2451}? or who can stay{H7901}{(H8686)} the bottles{H5035} of heaven{H8064}, 38 When the dust{H6083} groweth{H3332}{(H8800)} into hardness{H4165}, and the clods{H7263} cleave fast together{H1692}{(H8792)}? 39 Wilt thou hunt{H6679}{(H8799)} the prey{H2964} for the lion{H3833}? or fill{H4390}{(H8762)} the appetite{H2416} of the young lions{H3715}, 40 When they couch{H7817}{(H8799)} in their dens{H4585}, and abide{H3427}{(H8799)} in the covert{H5521} to{H3926} lie in wait{H695}? 41 Who provideth{H3559}{(H8686)} for the raven{H6158} his food{H6718}? when his young ones{H3206} cry{H7768}{(H8762)} unto God{H410}, they wander{H8582}{(H8799)} for lack{H1097} of meat{H400}. 1 Knowest{H3045}{(H8804)} thou the time{H6256} when the wild goats{H3277} of the rock{H5553} bring forth{H3205}{(H8800)}? or canst thou mark{H8104}{(H8799)} when the hinds{H355} do calve{H2342}{(H8790)}? 2 Canst thou number{H5608}{(H8799)} the months{H3391} that they fulfil{H4390}{(H8762)}? or knowest{H3045}{(H8804)} thou the time{H6256} when they bring forth{H3205}{(H8800)}? 3 They bow{H3766}{(H8799)} themselves, they bring forth{H6398}{(H8762)} their young ones{H3206}, they cast out{H7971}{(H8762)} their sorrows{H2256}. 4 Their young ones{H1121} are in good liking{H2492}{(H8799)}, they grow up{H7235}{(H8799)} with corn{H1250}; they go forth{H3318}{(H8804)}, and return{H7725}{(H8804)} not unto them. 5 Who hath sent out{H7971}{(H8765)} the wild ass{H6501} free{H2670}? or who hath loosed{H6605}{(H8765)} the bands{H4147} of the wild ass{H6171}? 6 Whose house{H1004} I have made{H7760}{(H8804)} the wilderness{H6160}, and the barren{H4420} land his dwellings{H4908}. 7 He scorneth{H7832}{(H8799)} the multitude{H1995} of the city{H7151}, neither regardeth{H8085}{(H8799)} he the crying{H8663} of the driver{H5065}{(H8802)}. 8 The range{H3491} of the mountains{H2022} is his pasture{H4829}, and he searcheth{H1875}{(H8799)} after{H310} every green thing{H3387}. 9 Will the unicorn{H7214} be willing{H14}{(H8799)} to serve{H5647}{(H8800)} thee, or abide{H3885}{(H8799)} by thy crib{H18}? 10 Canst thou bind{H7194}{(H8799)} the unicorn{H7214} with his band{H5688} in the furrow{H8525}? or will he harrow{H7702}{(H8762)} the valleys{H6010} after{H310} thee? 11 Wilt thou trust{H982}{(H8799)} him, because his strength{H3581} is great{H7227}? or wilt thou leave{H5800}{(H8799)} thy labour{H3018} to him? 12 Wilt thou believe{H539}{(H8686)} him, that he will bring home{H7725}{(H8686)}{(H8675)}{H7725}{(H8799)} thy seed{H2233}, and gather{H622}{(H8799)} it into thy barn{H1637}? 13 Gavest thou the goodly{H7443} wings{H3671} unto the peacocks{H5965}{(H8738)}? or wings{H84} and feathers{H2624} unto the ostrich{H5133}? 14 Which leaveth{H5800}{(H8799)} her eggs{H1000} in the earth{H776}, and warmeth{H2552}{(H8762)} them in dust{H6083}, 15 And forgetteth{H7911}{(H8799)} that the foot{H7272} may crush{H2115}{(H8799)} them, or that the wild{H7704} beast{H2416} may break{H1758}{(H8799)} them. 16 She is hardened{H7188}{(H8689)} against her young ones{H1121}, as though they were not{H3808} hers: her labour{H3018} is in vain{H7385} without fear{H6343}; 17 Because God{H433} hath deprived{H5382}{(H8689)} her of wisdom{H2451}, neither hath he imparted{H2505}{(H8804)} to her understanding{H998}. 18 What time{H6256} she lifteth up{H4754}{(H8686)} herself on high{H4791}, she scorneth{H7832}{(H8799)} the horse{H5483} and his rider{H7392}{(H8802)}. 19 Hast thou given{H5414}{(H8799)} the horse{H5483} strength{H1369}? hast thou clothed{H3847}{(H8686)} his neck{H6677} with thunder{H7483}? 20 Canst thou make him afraid{H7493}{(H8686)} as a grasshopper{H697}? the glory{H1935} of his nostrils{H5170} is terrible{H367}. 21 He paweth{H2658}{(H8799)} in the valley{H6010}, and rejoiceth{H7797}{(H8799)} in his strength{H3581}: he goeth on{H3318}{(H8799)} to meet{H7125}{(H8800)} the armed men{H5402}. 22 He mocketh{H7832}{(H8799)} at fear{H6343}, and is not affrighted{H2865}{(H8735)}; neither turneth he back{H7725}{(H8799)} from{H6440} the sword{H2719}. 23 The quiver{H827} rattleth{H7439}{(H8799)} against him, the glittering{H3851} spear{H2595} and the shield{H3591}. 24 He swalloweth{H1572}{(H8762)} the ground{H776} with fierceness{H7494} and rage{H7267}: neither believeth{H539}{(H8686)} he that it is the sound{H6963} of the trumpet{H7782}. 25 He saith{H559}{(H8799)} among{H1767} the trumpets{H7782}, Ha{H1889}, ha{H1889}; and he smelleth{H7306}{(H8686)} the battle{H4421} afar off{H7350}, the thunder{H7482} of the captains{H8269}, and the shouting{H8643}. 26 Doth the hawk{H5322} fly{H82}{(H8686)} by thy wisdom{H998}, and stretch{H6566}{(H8799)} her wings{H3671} toward the south{H8486}? 27 Doth the eagle{H5404} mount up{H1361}{(H8686)} at thy command{H6310}, and make{H7311} her nest{H7064} on high{H7311}{(H8686)}? 28 She dwelleth{H7931}{(H8799)} and abideth{H3885}{(H8698)} on the rock{H5553}, upon the crag{H8127} of the rock{H5553}, and the strong place{H4686}. 29 From thence she seeketh{H2658}{(H8804)} the prey{H400}, and her eyes{H5869} behold{H5027}{(H8686)} afar off{H7350}. 30 Her young ones{H667} also suck up{H5966}{(H8762)} blood{H1818}: and where the slain{H2491} are, there is she{H1931}.
  • Ps 40:5 : 5 Many{H7227}, O LORD{H3068} my God{H430}, are thy wonderful{H6381}{H8737)} works which thou hast done{H6213}{H8804)}, and thy thoughts{H4284} which are to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order{H6186}{H8800)} unto thee: if I would declare{H5046}{H8686)} and speak{H1696}{H8762)} of them, they are more{H6105}{H8804)} than can be numbered{H5608}{H8763)}.
  • Isa 40:28 : 28 Hast thou not known{H3045}{(H8804)}? hast thou not heard{H8085}{(H8804)}, that the everlasting{H5769} God{H430}, the LORD{H3068}, the Creator{H1254}{(H8802)} of the ends{H7098} of the earth{H776}, fainteth{H3286}{(H8799)} not, neither is weary{H3021}{(H8799)}? there is no searching{H2714} of his understanding{H8394}.
  • Rom 11:33 : 33 O{G5599} the depth{G899} of the riches{G4149} both{G2532} of the wisdom{G4678} and{G2532} knowledge{G1108} of God{G2316}! how{G5613} unsearchable{G419} are his{G846} judgments{G2917}, and{G2532} his{G846} ways{G3598} past finding out{G421}!