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Job 37

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At this also my heart trembleth, and is moved out of his place.

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Hear attentively the noise of his voice, and the sound that goeth out of his mouth.

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He directeth it under the whole heaven, and his lightning unto the ends of the earth.

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After it a voice roareth: he thundereth with the voice of his excellency; and he will not stay them when his voice is heard.

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God thundereth marvellously with his voice; great things doeth he, which we cannot comprehend.

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For he saith to the snow, Be thou on the earth; likewise to the small rain, and to the great rain of his strength.

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He sealeth up the hand of every man; that all men may know his work.

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Then the beasts go into dens, and remain in their places.

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Out of the south cometh the whirlwind: and cold out of the north.

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By the breath of God frost is given: and the breadth of the waters is straitened.

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Also by watering he wearieth the thick cloud: he scattereth his bright cloud:

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And it is turned round about by his counsels: that they may do whatsoever he commandeth them upon the face of the world in the earth.

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He causeth it to come, whether for correction, or for his land, or for mercy.

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Hearken unto this, O Job: stand still, and consider the wondrous works of God.

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Dost thou know when God disposed them, and caused the light of his cloud to shine?

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Dost thou know the balancings of the clouds, the wondrous works of him which is perfect in knowledge?

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How thy garments are warm, when he quieteth the earth by the south wind?

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Hast thou with him spread out the sky, which is strong, and as a molten looking glass?

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Teach us what we shall say unto him; for we cannot order our speech by reason of darkness.

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Shall it be told him that I speak? if a man speak, surely he shall be swallowed up.

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And now men see not the bright light which is in the clouds: but the wind passeth, and cleanseth them.

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Fair weather cometh out of the north: with God is terrible majesty.

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Touching the Almighty, we cannot find him out: he is excellent in power, and in judgment, and in plenty of justice: he will not afflict.

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Men do therefore fear him: he respecteth not any that are wise of heart.

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Job 37:23

“Touching the Almighty, we cannot find him out: he is excellent in power, and in judgment, and in plenty of justice: he will not afflict.”

Study Summary

Elihu declares 'The Almighty is beyond our reach and exalted in power; in his justice and great righteousness, he does not oppress,' asserting that divine power is coupled with justice and righteousness. This verse combines multiple assertions: divine transcendence (beyond human reach), divine power (exalted), divine justice, and divine righteousness (manifested as non-oppression). Elihu uses this climactic assertion to affirm that the divine power he has been describing throughout his discourses is exercised justly. Yet the verse also raises questions: Elihu asserts that God does not oppress, yet Job is oppressed. Either Elihu's assertion is false, or Job's suffering is not genuine oppression, or Job deserves his suffering—none of which Elihu has successfully demonstrated. The verse represents Elihu's final attempt to establish divine justice, yet Job's continued silence suggests that Elihu's assertion does not persuade.

Community Reflections

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Sarah Koenig (test user)9h ago
The covenant promise — Job 37

Their context of persecution gives these words a weight we often miss.. There's something deeply comforting about knowing that the same God who spoke these words is the same yesterday, today, and forever.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. Reading the Psalms alongside this gives a fuller picture of what the author was experiencing — both the anguish and the hope.. The thread of covenant runs through every book of the Bible.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. The Hebrew word used here carries a richness that English can't fully capture. The promise here is not conditional on our strength but on His character.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. I love how this passage doesn't shy away from the difficulty of obedience. God is faithful in every circumstance.. Reading the Psalms alongside this gives a fuller picture…

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Job 37:23

“Touching the Almighty, we cannot find him out: he is excellent in power, and in judgment, and in plenty of justice: he will not afflict.”

Study Summary

Elihu declares 'The Almighty is beyond our reach and exalted in power; in his justice and great righteousness, he does not oppress,' asserting that divine power is coupled with justice and righteousness. This verse combines multiple assertions: divine transcendence (beyond human reach), divine power (exalted), divine justice, and divine righteousness (manifested as non-oppression). Elihu uses this climactic assertion to affirm that the divine power he has been describing throughout his discourses is exercised justly. Yet the verse also raises questions: Elihu asserts that God does not oppress, yet Job is oppressed. Either Elihu's assertion is false, or Job's suffering is not genuine oppression, or Job deserves his suffering—none of which Elihu has successfully demonstrated. The verse represents Elihu's final attempt to establish divine justice, yet Job's continued silence suggests that Elihu's assertion does not persuade.

Community Reflections

1
Sarah Koenig (test user)9h ago
The covenant promise — Job 37

Their context of persecution gives these words a weight we often miss.. There's something deeply comforting about knowing that the same God who spoke these words is the same yesterday, today, and forever.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. Reading the Psalms alongside this gives a fuller picture of what the author was experiencing — both the anguish and the hope.. The thread of covenant runs through every book of the Bible.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. The Hebrew word used here carries a richness that English can't fully capture. The promise here is not conditional on our strength but on His character.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. I love how this passage doesn't shy away from the difficulty of obedience. God is faithful in every circumstance.. Reading the Psalms alongside this gives a fuller picture…

Read the note →

Job 37:23

Elihu declares 'The Almighty is beyond our reach and exalted in power; in his justice and great righteousness, he does not oppress,' asserting that divine power is coupled with justice and righteousness. This verse combines multiple assertions: divine transcendence (beyond human reach), divine power (exalted), divine justice, and divine righteousness (manifested as non-oppression). Elihu uses this climactic assertion to affirm that the divine power he has been describing throughout his discourses is exercised justly. Yet the verse also raises questions: Elihu asserts that God does not oppress, yet Job is oppressed. Either Elihu's assertion is false, or Job's suffering is not genuine oppression, or Job deserves his suffering—none of which Elihu has successfully demonstrated. The verse represents Elihu's final attempt to establish divine justice, yet Job's continued silence suggests that Elihu's assertion does not persuade.