Job 11:8 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

It is as high as heaven; what canst thou do? deeper than hell; what canst thou know?

It is as high as heaven - the "wisdom" of God (Job 11:6). The abruptness of the Hebrew is forcible: 'The heights of heaven! What canst thou do?' as to attaining to them with thy gaze (Psalms 139:8).

What canst thou know - namely, of His perfections.

Job 11:8

8 It is as highb as heaven; what canst thou do? deeper than hell; what canst thou know?