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In the divine Scriptures, there are shallows and there are deeps; shallows where the lamb may wade, and deeps where the elephant may swim.
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"In the divine Scriptures, there are shallows and there are deeps; shallows where the lamb may wade, and deeps where the elephant may swim."
— John Owen

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In the divine Scriptures, there are shallows and there are deeps; shallows where the lamb may wade, and deeps where the elephant may swim. — John Owen

About John Owen

John Owen was a Theologian from Wales (1564–1622).

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Who said "In the divine Scriptures, there are shallows and there are deeps; shallows wher…"?
This quote is attributed to John Owen, a Theologian from Wales.
When did John Owen live?
John Owen lived from 1564 – 1622.