Parallel Verses
NET Bible
Whatever has happened is beyond human understanding; it is far deeper than anyone can fathom.
New American Standard Bible
What has been is remote and
King James Version
That which is far off, and exceeding deep, who can find it out?
Holman Bible
What exists is beyond reach and very deep.
International Standard Version
Whatever it is, it's far off and most profound. Who can attain it?
A Conservative Version
That which is, is far off and exceedingly deep. Who can find it out?
American Standard Version
That which is, is far off and exceeding deep; who can find it out?
Amplified
Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]?
Bible in Basic English
Far off is true existence, and very deep; who may have knowledge of it?
Darby Translation
Whatever hath been, is far off, and exceeding deep: who will find it out?
Julia Smith Translation
What was far off, and the depth, deep, who shall find it?
King James 2000
That which is far off, and exceedingly deep, who can find it out?
Lexham Expanded Bible
{Whatever is--it is far beyond comprehension}. Who can discover it?
Modern King James verseion
That which is far off and exceedingly deep, who can find it out?
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
yea, and so deep that I might not reach unto her.
New Heart English Bible
That which is, is far off and exceedingly deep. Who can find it out?
The Emphasized Bible
Far away, is that which hath been, - and deep, deep, who can find it out?
Webster
That which is far off, and exceedingly deep, who can find it out?
World English Bible
That which is, is far off and exceedingly deep. Who can find it out?
Youngs Literal Translation
Far off is that which hath been, and deep, deep, who doth find it?
Interlinear
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Ecclesiastes 7:24
Verse Info
Context Readings
Absolute Wisdom Is Unattainable
23 I have examined all this by wisdom; I said, "I am determined to comprehend this" -- but it was beyond my grasp. 24 Whatever has happened is beyond human understanding; it is far deeper than anyone can fathom. 25 I tried to understand, examine, and comprehend the role of wisdom in the scheme of things, and to understand the stupidity of wickedness and the insanity of folly.
Phrases
Cross References
Romans 11:33
Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how fathomless his ways!
1 Timothy 6:16
He alone possesses immortality and lives in unapproachable light, whom no human has ever seen or is able to see. To him be honor and eternal power! Amen.
Deuteronomy 30:11-14
"This commandment I am giving you today is not too difficult for you, nor is it too remote.
Job 11:7-8
"Can you discover the essence of God? Can you find out the perfection of the Almighty?
Job 28:12-23
"But wisdom -- where can it be found? Where is the place of understanding?
Job 28:28
And he said to mankind, 'The fear of the Lord -- that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.'"
Psalm 36:6
Your justice is like the highest mountains, your fairness like the deepest sea; you preserve mankind and the animal kingdom.
Psalm 139:6
Your knowledge is beyond my comprehension; it is so far beyond me, I am unable to fathom it.
Isaiah 55:8-9
"Indeed, my plans are not like your plans, and my deeds are not like your deeds,