Romans
“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
Romans 11:33 (KJV) speaks to awe of God, God's wisdom, and God's sovereignty — words set in Romans, Paul's fullest letter on the gospel. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Wherefore thou art great, O LORD God: for there is none like thee, neither is there any God beside thee, according to all that we have heard with our ears.”
2 Samuel 7:22“Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding.”
Isaiah 40:28“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“For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.”
Isaiah 55:9“For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen.”
Romans 11:36“He revealeth the deep and secret things: he knoweth what is in the darkness, and the light dwelleth with him.”
Daniel 2:22
Common questions
What does Romans 11:33 mean?
In the King James Version, Romans 11:33 reads: "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!" The verse speaks to awe of God, God's wisdom, and God's sovereignty. To read it well, take it in the flow of Romans 11 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 Romans 11:33 in the King James Version?
Yes. "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!" is Romans 11:33 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Romans chapter 11.
What are some related Bible verses to Romans 11:33?
Verses that sit beside Romans 11:33 include 2 Samuel 7:22, Isaiah 40:28, and Psalms 33:6. Reading them alongside Romans 11:33 deepens the theme of awe of God.
How can I pray with Romans 11:33?
Read Romans 11:33 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.