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Ecclesiastes 7:24

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7:24Whatever has happened is beyond human76 understanding;77

it is far deeper than anyone can fathom.78

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Footnotes

  1. 76 The word “human” does not appear in the Hebrew text, but is supplied in the translation for stylistic reasons.
  2. 77 Heb “is far away.”
  3. 78 Heb “It is deep, deep—who can find it?” The repetition of the word “deep” emphasizes the degree of incomprehensibility. See §12.5a.

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

That which has been is far off, and deep, very deep; who can find it out?

NIVNew International Version (2011)

Whatever exists is far off and most profound—

who can discover it?

CSBChristian Standard Bible

What exists is beyond reach and very deep. Who can discover it?

NLTNew Living Translation

Wisdom is always distant and difficult to find.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

Whatever is—it is far beyond comprehension. Who can discover it?

KJV 1900King James Version

That which is far off, and exceeding deep, who can find it out?