Job 39:17
“because God has deprived her of wisdom, neither has he imparted to her understanding.”
— Job 39:17
About this verse
Job 39:17 comes from the book of Job, written during the Divided Kingdom (~930 BC) period. The setting is whirlwind. The dominant emotion in this verse is worship, with a comfort power of 50% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the poem genre of biblical literature. Key themes include divine sovereignty, wisdom. Notable phrases: God has deprived; wisdom; understanding.
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Divided Kingdom (~930 BC)
Emotion
worship
Type
poem
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