Job
“Behold, God is great, and we know him not, neither can the number of his years be searched out.”
Job 36:26
Job 36:26 (KJV) speaks to awe, wonder, and awe of God — words set in Job, the Bible's deep wrestling with suffering. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.”
Genesis 1:1“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
John 1:1“And were beyond measure astonished, saying, He hath done all things well: he maketh both the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak.”
Mark 7:37“Let all the earth fear the LORD: let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him.”
Psalms 33:8“O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!”
Romans 11:33“By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.”
Psalms 33:6
Common questions
What does Job 36:26 mean?
In the King James Version, Job 36:26 reads: "Behold, God is great, and we know him not, neither can the number of his years be searched out." The verse speaks to awe, wonder, and awe of God. To read it well, take it in the flow of Job 36 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Job 36:26 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Behold, God is great, and we know him not, neither can the number of his years be searched out." is Job 36:26 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Job chapter 36.
What are some related Bible verses to Job 36:26?
Verses that sit beside Job 36:26 include Genesis 1:1, John 1:1, and Mark 7:37. Reading them alongside Job 36:26 deepens the theme of awe.
How can I pray with Job 36:26?
Read Job 36:26 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.