Job 12:22
He discovereth deep things out of darkness, and bringeth out to light the shadow of death.
Original Language Analysis
מְגַלֶּ֣ה
He discovereth
H1540
מְגַלֶּ֣ה
He discovereth
Strong's:
H1540
Word #:
1 of 7
to denude (especially in a disgraceful sense); by implication, to exile (captives being usually stripped); figuratively, to reveal
מִנִּי
H4480
מִנִּי
Strong's:
H4480
Word #:
3 of 7
properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses
חֹ֑שֶׁךְ
out of darkness
H2822
חֹ֑שֶׁךְ
out of darkness
Strong's:
H2822
Word #:
4 of 7
the dark; hence (literally) darkness; figuratively, misery, destruction, death, ignorance, sorrow, wickedness
וַיֹּצֵ֖א
and bringeth out
H3318
וַיֹּצֵ֖א
and bringeth out
Strong's:
H3318
Word #:
5 of 7
to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim
Cross References
Daniel 2:22He revealeth the deep and secret things: he knoweth what is in the darkness, and the light dwelleth with him.1 Corinthians 4:5Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God.1 Corinthians 2:10But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.Job 3:5Let darkness and the shadow of death stain it; let a cloud dwell upon it; let the blackness of the day terrify it.Luke 1:79To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.Amos 5:8Seek him that maketh the seven stars and Orion, and turneth the shadow of death into the morning, and maketh the day dark with night: that calleth for the waters of the sea, and poureth them out upon the face of the earth: The LORD is his name:Job 34:22There is no darkness, nor shadow of death, where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves.Matthew 10:26Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known.
Historical Context
Ancient wisdom valued revelation of hidden knowledge. Job's confidence that God brings light from darkness reflects faith in eventual justice, even when present circumstances remain opaque.
Questions for Reflection
- What hidden things are you waiting for God to reveal?
- How does faith in God's revelatory power sustain you in present darkness?
Analysis & Commentary
Job declares 'He discovereth deep things out of darkness, and bringeth out to light the shadow of death.' This affirmation of God's revelatory power shows faith that hidden things will eventually be revealed. The bringing of light from darkness anticipates Job's eventual vindication.