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how do other biblical authors, like the wisdom writers, discuss humanity's ability to perceive divine truths?

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Proverbs 25:2

“It is the glory of God to conceal a thing, but the glory of kings is to search out a matter.”

The book of Proverbs is a collection of ancient Israelite wisdom sayings, offering practical guidance for living a good and righteous life. This particular proverb appears in a section attributed to 'the men of Hezekiah, king of Judah,' suggesting it was compiled or copied during his reign (late 8th century BCE). It reflects on the nature of divine knowledge versus human inquiry.

What might it mean to respect the boundaries between what is revealed and what remains hidden, in your own pursuit of truth?

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Ecclesiastes 3:11
Explores God's timing and the human inability to fully grasp divine work from beginning to end.
Romans 11:33
Expresses awe at the unsearchable depths of God's wisdom, knowledge, and judgments.
Job 11:7-9
Questions whether humanity can truly understand the depths of God's wisdom or reach the limits of the Almighty.

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