Job 38:36
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Job 38:36 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Job 38:36 is a verse from the book of Job in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Who hath put wisdom in the inward parts? or who hath given understanding to the heart?" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Job 38:36 — KJV
“Who hath put wisdom in the inward parts? or who hath given understanding to the heart?”
— Job 38:36 (KJV)
Job 38:36 in Context — About the Book of Job
Job is the Bible's deepest wrestle with undeserved suffering. A blameless man loses everything, sits in ashes, and refuses easy answers — from his friends or himself. God answers from the whirlwind not with explanations but with Himself, and Job's fortunes are restored double.
Cross-References for Job 38:36
“And I, behold, I have given with him Aholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan: and in the hearts of all that are wise hearted I have put wisdom, that they may make all that I have commanded thee;”
Shares key themes with Job 38:36: put, wisdom, given
“Then wrought Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whom the LORD put wisdom and understanding to know how to work all manner of work for the service of the sanctuary, according to all that the LORD had commanded.”
Shares key themes with Job 38:36: put, wisdom, understanding
“In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding. of understanding: Heb. of heart”
Shares key themes with Job 38:36: hath, wisdom, understanding
“Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.”
Shares key themes with Job 38:36: hath, wisdom, understanding
“And I gave my heart to seek and search out by wisdom concerning all things that are done under heaven: this sore travail hath God given to the sons of man to be exercised therewith. to be...: or, to afflict them”
Shares key themes with Job 38:36: hath, wisdom, given
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