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how did the experience of exile make god's 'infinite understanding' particularly meaningful then?

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Psalm 147:5

“Great is our Lord, and mighty in power. His understanding is infinite.”

Psalm 147 is a hymn of praise, likely from the post-exilic period, celebrating God's power in nature and his care for Israel. It reassures a people who have experienced immense hardship and displacement that God has not forgotten them.

When life feels incomprehensible, what does it mean to you that 'His understanding is infinite'?

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  • Isaiah 40:28

    This verse speaks of God's unsearchable understanding and power, comforting those who feel weary.

  • Romans 11:33

    Paul marvels at the depth of God's wisdom and knowledge, acknowledging his judgments are unsearchable.

  • Job 36:26

    Elihu speaks of God's greatness, which is beyond human comprehension.

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