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Job 28:28
To man he said, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom. To depart from evil is understanding.'"
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Interpretation

Wisdom shapes a fear wisdom that is embodied in concrete decisions. Job 28:28: trace "man" and "said". Let fear wisdom in hospitality and listening—turn worship into posture.

Context

This passage belongs to Job, a poetry/wisdom witness, highlighting fear wisdom. Within ch. 28, a small unit frames the emphasis. It edges toward wisdom & worship. Watch the terms “man” and “said”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Long‑standing tradition credits Job to Unknown. A common scholarly view of Job: Wisdom drama/poem with prose frame; complex authorship.. Scholars commonly date Job Uncertain; possibly post‑exilic.. Here the thread of wisdom & worship comes into view.

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Traditional:Unknown
Modern scholarship:Wisdom drama/poem with prose frame; complex authorship.
Date:Uncertain; possibly post‑exilic.
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
In the Masoretic tradition the Hebrew text is preserved with remarkable accuracy. The Dead Sea Scrolls (1947-1956 discoveries) confirm the Hebrew text's reliability, showing minimal variation over 1000+ years of transmission.