Definition: Lo this, we have searched it, so it [is]; hear it, and know thou [it] for thy good.
Explanation: Okay, let's break down this beautiful verse from Job 5:27. It’s a really thought-provoking statement about the nature of existence and our understanding of things. Here’s what it means in simpler terms: Essentially, this verse is saying: "We have examined this thing – whatever we're looking at – thoroughly. We’ve studied it, analyzed it, and tried to understand it. Now, let’s just know about it; let’s truly grasp its significance for our own benefit." Let's unpack it a little bit: "Lo this..." : This is a way of saying "This is what we’ve been investigating." "...we have searched it..." : It means we’ve spent time and effort looking into something – perhaps a natural phenomenon, a human action, or even an idea. "...so it [is]" : The thing we've examined is what it is. It's true, reliable, and has a certain quality. "Hear it, and know thou [it] for thy good." : This is the key part. "Hear it" means to understand it – to truly grasp its meaning. "Know thou" means to understand it well enough to benefit from it. The phrase “for thy good” suggests that understanding this thing will lead to a positive outcome, a reward, or a better life. What's the bigger picture? This verse is often interpreted as a reflection on human limitations. We are finite beings who can only understand so much. Job is suggesting that by studying and contemplating the universe (and its complexities), we gain a deeper understanding of our own place in it, and that understanding brings benefit to us. It’s a call for wisdom and contemplation. It encourages us not just to observe things but to think deeply about them. --- Do you want me to: Explain another Bible verse? Discuss the meaning of this verse in more detail? Give you some examples of what "knowing" something could mean?