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

Job 28:28 shows a depart evil that takes shape in workplaces and streets—listen for "man" and "said". Practice depart evil when pressure tempts shortcuts—make holiness concrete. Wisdom & Worship connects here: Poetry and wisdom teach reverent, honest life before God—through praise, lament, and reflection.

Context

In Job (Poetry/Wisdom), highlighting depart evil. Within ch. 28, a small unit frames the emphasis. It edges toward wisdom & worship. Watch the terms “man” and “said”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Job was received under the name of Unknown. Introductions to Job often note: Wisdom drama/poem with prose frame; complex authorship.. Scholars commonly date Job Uncertain; possibly post‑exilic.. This verse leans into wisdom & worship.

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