Job 9:5

"God is wise in heart, and mighty in strength. Who has hardened himself against him and prospered?"

Key Reflection

This verse highlights God's omniscience and omnipotence. It suggests that anyone who defies God will ultimately face failure, as no one can successfully oppose Him and emerge victorious.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Which removeth the mountains -In order to show how vain it was to contend with God, Job refers to some exhibitions of his power and greatness. The “removal of the mountains” here denotes the changes which occur in earthquakes and other violent convulsions of nature. This illustration of the power of God is often referred to in the Scriptures; compareJdg 5:5;1 Kings 19:11;Psalms 65:6;Psalms 114:4;Psalms 144:5;Isaiah 40:12;Jeremiah 4:24. And they know not -This is evidently a Hebraism, meaning suddenly, or unexpectedly. He does it, as it were, before they are aware of it.

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