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Job 11:6

New American Standard Bible (NASB ©1995) [2]
— And show you the secrets of wisdom! For sound wisdom has two sides. Know then that God forgets a part of your iniquity.
King James Version (KJV 1769) [2]
— And that he would shew thee the secrets of wisdom, that [they are] double to that which is! Know therefore that God exacteth of thee [less] than thine iniquity [deserveth].
English Revised Version (ERV 1885)
— And that he would shew thee the secrets of wisdom, that iris manifold in effectual working! Know therefore that God exacteth of thee less than thine iniquity deserveth.
American Standard Version (ASV 1901) [2]
— And that he would show thee the secrets of wisdom! For he is manifold in understanding. Know therefore that God exacteth of thee less than thine iniquity deserveth.
Webster's Revision of the KJB (WEB 1833)
— And that he would show thee the secrets of wisdom, that [they are] double to that which is! Know therefore that God exacteth of thee [less] than thy iniquity [deserveth].
Darby's Translation (DBY 1890)
— And that he would shew thee the secrets of wisdom, how that they are the double of what is realised; and know that +God passeth by [much] of thine iniquity!
Rotherham's Emphasized Bible (EBR 1902)
— That he would declare to thee the secrets of wisdom, for they are double to that which actually is,—Know then that GOD could bring into forgetfulness for thee, a portion of thine iniquity.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT 1898)
— And declare to thee secrets of wisdom, For counsel hath foldings. And know thou that God forgetteth for thee, [Some] of thine iniquity.
Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision (DR 1750)
— That he might shew thee the secrets of wisdom, and that his law is manifold, and thou mightest understand that he exacteth much less of thee, than thy iniquity deserveth.
Geneva Bible (GNV 1560)
— That he might shewe thee the secretes of wisedome, howe thou hast deserued double, according to right: know therefore that God hath forgotten thee for thine iniquitie.
Original King James Bible (AV 1611) [2]
— And that he would shew thee the secrets of wisedome, that [they are] double to that which is: know therefore that God exacteth of thee [lesse] then thine iniquitie [deserueth].
Lamsa Bible (1957)
— And that he would show you the secrets of wisdom, for wisdom has inner chambers; then you would know that God would forgive your sins.
Brenton Greek Septuagint (LXX, Restored Names)
— Then shall he declare to thee the power of wisdom; for it shall be double of that which is with thee: and then shalt thou know, that a just recompence of thy sins has come to thee from the Lord.
Full Hebrew Names / Holy Name KJV (2008) [2] [3]
— And that he would shew thee the secrets of wisdom, that [they are] double to that which is! Know therefore that Eloah exacteth of thee [less] than thine iniquity [deserveth].

Strong's Numbers & Hebrew NamesHebrew Old TestamentColor-Code/Key Word Studies
And that he would shew 5046
{5046} Prime
נָגַד
nagad
{naw-gad'}
A primitive root; properly to front, that is, stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively to announce (always by word of mouth to one present); specifically to expose, predict, explain, praise.
z8686
<8686> Grammar
Stem - Hiphil (See H8818)
Mood - Imperfect (See H8811)
Count - 4046
thee the secrets 8587
{8587} Prime
תַּעֲלוּמָה
ta`alummah
{tah-al-oom-maw'}
From H5956; a secret.
of wisdom, 2451
{2451} Prime
חָכְמָה
chokmah
{khok-maw'}
From H2449; wisdom (in a good sense).
that x3588
(3588) Complement
כִּי
kiy
{kee}
A primitive particle (the full form of the prepositional prefix) indicating causal relations of all kinds, antecedent or consequent; (by implication) very widely used as a relative conjugation or adverb; often largely modified by other particles annexed.
[they are] double 3718
{3718} Prime
כֶּפֶל
kephel
{keh'-fel}
From H3717; a duplicate.
to that which is! 8454
{8454} Prime
תּוּשִׁיָּה
tuwshiyah
{too-shee-yaw'}
From an unused root probably meaning to substantiate; support or (by implication) ability, that is, (direct) help, (in purpose) an undertaking, (intellectual) understanding.
Know 3045
{3045} Prime
ידע
yada`
{yaw-dah'}
A primitive root; to know (properly to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation, care, recognition; and causatively instruction, designation, punishment, etc.).
z8798
<8798> Grammar
Stem - Qal (See H8851)
Mood - Imperative (See H8810)
Count - 2847
therefore that x3588
(3588) Complement
כִּי
kiy
{kee}
A primitive particle (the full form of the prepositional prefix) indicating causal relations of all kinds, antecedent or consequent; (by implication) very widely used as a relative conjugation or adverb; often largely modified by other particles annexed.
´Élôåh אֱלוֹהַ 433
{0433} Prime
אֱלוֹהַּ
'elowahh
{el-o'-ah}
(The second form is rare); probably prolonged (emphatically) from H0410; a deity or the deity.
exacteth 5382
{5382} Prime
נָשָׁה
nashah
{naw-shaw'}
A primitive root; to forget; figuratively, to neglect; causatively, to remit, remove.
z8686
<8686> Grammar
Stem - Hiphil (See H8818)
Mood - Imperfect (See H8811)
Count - 4046
of thee [less] than thine iniquity 5771
{5771} Prime
עָוֹן
`avon
{aw-vone'}
From H5753; perversity, that is, (moral) evil.
x4480
(4480) Complement
מִן
min
{min}
For H4482; properly a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses.
[deserveth].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary

Job 11:6

_ _ to that which is! — Rather, “they are double to [man’s] wisdom” [Michaelis]. So the Hebrew is rendered (Proverbs 2:7). God’s ways, which you arraign, if you were shown their secret wisdom, would be seen vastly to exceed that of men, including yours (1 Corinthians 1:25).

_ _ exacteth — Rather, “God consigns to oblivion in thy favor much of thy guilt.”

Matthew Henry's Commentary

See commentary on Job 11:1-6.

John Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Job 11:6

Secrets — The unsearchable depths of God's wisdom in dealing with his creatures. Double — That they are far greater (the word double being used indefinitely for manifold, or plentiful) than that which is manifested. The secret wisdom of God is infinitely greater than that which is revealed to us by his word or works: the greatest part of what is known of God, is the least part of those perfections that are in him. And therefore thou dost rashly in judging so harshly of his proceedings with thee, because thou dost not comprehend the reasons of them, and in judging thyself innocent, because thou dost not see thy sins; whereas the all — knowing God sees innumerable sins in thee, for which he may utterly destroy thee.

Geneva Bible Translation Notes

Job 11:6

And that he would shew thee the (c) secrets of wisdom, that [they are] double to that which is! Know therefore that God exacteth of thee [less] than thine iniquity [deserveth].

(c) Which is not to stand in justifying of yourself: he signifies that man will never be overcome while he reasons with another, and therefore God must break off the controversy, and stop man's mouth.

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show thee:

Job 15:8 Hast thou heard the secret of God? and dost thou restrain wisdom to thyself?
Job 15:11 [Are] the consolations of God small with thee? is there any secret thing with thee?
Job 28:28 And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that [is] wisdom; and to depart from evil [is] understanding.
Deuteronomy 29:29 The secret [things belong] unto the LORD our God: but those [things which are] revealed [belong] unto us and to our children for ever, that [we] may do all the words of this law.
Psalms 25:14 The secret of the LORD [is] with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant.
Daniel 2:28 But there is a God in heaven that revealeth secrets, and maketh known to the king Nebuchadnezzar what shall be in the latter days. Thy dream, and the visions of thy head upon thy bed, are these;
Daniel 2:47 The king answered unto Daniel, and said, Of a truth [it is], that your God [is] a God of gods, and a Lord of kings, and a revealer of secrets, seeing thou couldest reveal this secret.
Matthew 13:35 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things which have been kept secret from the foundation of the world.
Romans 16:25-26 Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began, ... But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith:
1 Corinthians 2:9-11 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. ... For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.
Ephesians 3:5 Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit;

God exacteth:

Ezra 9:13 And after all that is come upon us for our evil deeds, and for our great trespass, seeing that thou our God hast punished us less than our iniquities [deserve], and hast given us [such] deliverance as this;
Psalms 103:10 He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.
Psalms 106:43-46 Many times did he deliver them; but they provoked [him] with their counsel, and were brought low for their iniquity. ... He made them also to be pitied of all those that carried them captives.
Lamentations 3:22 [It is of] the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
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Dt 29:29. Ezr 9:13. Jb 15:8, 11; 28:28. Ps 25:14; 103:10; 106:43. Lm 3:22. Dn 2:28, 47. Mt 13:35. Ro 16:25. 1Co 2:9. Ep 3:5.

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