Job 15:8 Meaning and Explanation
“Hast thou heard the secret of God? and dost thou restrain wisdom to thyself?”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Eliphaz asks whether Job has eavesdropped on God's council and hoarded wisdom for himself.
What Does Job 15:8 Mean?
Eliphaz continues his mockery by asking whether Job has heard the secret of God, as if Job claimed a seat in the divine council where heaven's purposes are disclosed. Does Job imagine he alone has overheard God's counsel and now keeps wisdom locked up for himself?
The questions are meant to shame, yet they touch something true and humbling. The hidden counsel of God is not ours to command, and no one corners the market on understanding. The reader knows what neither Job nor Eliphaz knows, that the heavenly court has indeed spoken about Job. The verse quietly reminds us that God sees a fuller picture than any debater on earth, and that humility before his hidden wisdom is the only fitting posture.
Job 15:8 in the Original Language
sod (סוֹד), 'secret' -- the confidential counsel shared within an intimate circle, here the hidden council of God.
Frequently Asked Questions About Job 15:8
What does Job 15:8 mean?
Eliphaz asks whether Job has eavesdropped on God's council and hoarded wisdom for himself.