Job 25:2
Job 25:2 in Multiple Translations
“Dominion and awe belong to God; He establishes harmony in the heights of heaven.
Dominion and fear are with him, he maketh peace in his high places.
Dominion and fear are with him; He maketh peace in his high places.
Rule and power are his; he makes peace in his high places.
“Dominion and awe belong to God. He brings peace to his heavens.
Power and feare is with him, that maketh peace in his hie places.
The rule and fear [are] with Him, Making peace in His high places.
“Dominion and fear are with him. He makes peace in his high places.
Dominion and fear are with him, he maketh peace in his high places.
Power and terror are with him, who maketh peace in his high places.
“God is very powerful; everyone should have an awesome respect for him; he causes everything to be peaceful high up in heaven.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 25:2
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הַמְשֵׁ֣ל
וָ/פַ֣חַד
עִמּ֑/וֹ
עֹשֶׂ֥ה
שָׁ֝ל֗וֹם
בִּ/מְרוֹמָֽי/ו
הַמְשֵׁ֣ל
mâshal
H4910
to rule
V-Hiphil-Ptc
וָ/פַ֣חַד
pachad
H6343
dread
Conj | N-ms
עִמּ֑/וֹ
ʻim
H5973
with
Prep | Suff
עֹשֶׂ֥ה
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
V-Qal
שָׁ֝ל֗וֹם
shâlôwm
H7965
Peace
N-ms
בִּ/מְרוֹמָֽי/ו
mârôwm
H4791
height
Prep | N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 25:2
הַמְשֵׁ֣ל
mâshal
H4910
"to rule"
V-Hiphil-Ptc
To rule means to have power over something or someone, like a king ruling his kingdom, as seen in 1 Samuel. It involves having control and making decisions, like a leader guiding their people. In the Bible, God rules over all things.
Definition: 1) to rule, have dominion, reign 1a) (Qal) to rule, have dominion 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to rule 1b2) to exercise dominion
Usage: Occurs in 74 OT verses. KJV: (have, make to have) dominion, governor, [idiom] indeed, reign, (bear, cause to, have) rule(-ing, -r), have power. See also: Genesis 1:18; Proverbs 16:32; Psalms 8:7.
וָ/פַ֣חַד
pachad
H6343
"dread"
Conj | N-ms
This word refers to a feeling of terror or dread, often caused by something sudden or frightening. In the Bible, it describes the fear of God or the dread of His judgment. The prophet Isaiah used it to describe the terror of God's wrath.
Definition: 1) terror, dread 1a) dread 1b) object of dread
Usage: Occurs in 48 OT verses. KJV: dread(-ful), fear, (thing) great (fear, -ly feared), terror. See also: Genesis 31:42; Job 39:22; Psalms 14:5.
עִמּ֑/וֹ
ʻim
H5973
"with"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as
Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.
עֹשֶׂ֥ה
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
V-Qal
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
שָׁ֝ל֗וֹם
shâlôwm
H7965
"Peace"
N-ms
This Hebrew word for peace, shalom, means completeness, wellness, and friendship, and is often used to describe God's relationship with humanity, as seen in the covenant with the Israelites. It encompasses physical and spiritual health, prosperity, and harmony.
Definition: This name means completeness, peace Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 209 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] do, familiar, [idiom] fare, favour, [phrase] friend, [idiom] great, (good) health, ([idiom] perfect, such as be at) peace(-able, -ably), prosper(-ity, -ous), rest, safe(-ty), salute, welfare, ([idiom] all is, be) well, [idiom] wholly. See also: Genesis 15:15; Esther 2:11; Psalms 4:9.
בִּ/מְרוֹמָֽי/ו
mârôwm
H4791
"height"
Prep | N-mp | Suff
This word refers to a high or elevated place, either physically or figuratively. It can describe a location, such as a mountain, or a state of being, like pride or haughtiness. It is used in various books of the Bible.
Definition: 1) height 1a) height, elevation, elevated place 1a1) in a high place (adv) 1b) height 1c) proudly (adv) 1d) of nobles (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 52 OT verses. KJV: (far) above, dignity, haughty, height, (most, on) high (one, place), loftily, upward. See also: Judges 5:18; Isaiah 22:16; Psalms 7:8.
Study Notes — Job 25:2
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 25:2 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 25:2
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 25:2
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 25:2
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 25:2
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 25:2
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 25:2
- Cambridge Bible on Job 25:2
- Barnes' Notes on Job 25:2
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 25:2
- Sermons on Job 25:2
Context — Bildad: Man Cannot Be Righteous
1Then Bildad the Shuhite replied:
2“Dominion and awe belong to God; He establishes harmony in the heights of heaven.
3Can His troops be numbered? On whom does His light not rise? 4How then can a man be just before God? How can one born of woman be pure?Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Revelation 6:16 | And they said to the mountains and the rocks, “Fall on us and hide us from the face of the One seated on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb. |
| 2 | Colossians 1:20 | and through Him to reconcile to Himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through the blood of His cross. |
| 3 | Job 40:9–14 | Do you have an arm like God’s? Can you thunder with a voice like His? Then adorn yourself with majesty and splendor, and clothe yourself with honor and glory. Unleash the fury of your wrath; look on every proud man and bring him low. Look on every proud man and humble him; trample the wicked where they stand. Bury them together in the dust; imprison them in the grave. Then I will confess to you that your own right hand can save you. |
| 4 | Isaiah 57:19 | bringing praise to their lips. Peace, peace to those far and near,” says the LORD, “and I will heal them.” |
| 5 | Job 26:5–14 | The dead tremble— those beneath the waters and those who dwell in them. Sheol is naked before God, and Abaddon has no covering. He stretches out the north over empty space; He hangs the earth upon nothing. He wraps up the waters in His clouds, yet the clouds do not burst under their own weight. He covers the face of the full moon, spreading over it His cloud. He has inscribed a horizon on the face of the waters at the boundary between light and darkness. The foundations of heaven quake, astounded at His rebuke. By His power He stirred the sea; by His understanding He shattered Rahab. By His breath the skies were cleared; His hand pierced the fleeing serpent. Indeed, these are but the fringes of His ways; how faint is the whisper we hear of Him! Who then can understand the thunder of His power?” |
| 6 | Job 9:2–10 | “Yes, I know that it is so, but how can a mortal be righteous before God? If one wished to contend with God, he could not answer Him one time out of a thousand. God is wise in heart and mighty in strength. Who has resisted Him and prospered? He moves mountains without their knowledge and overturns them in His anger. He shakes the earth from its place, so that its foundations tremble. He commands the sun not to shine; He seals off the stars. He alone stretches out the heavens and treads on the waves of the sea. He is the Maker of the Bear and Orion, of the Pleiades and the constellations of the south. He does great things beyond searching out, and wonders without number. |
| 7 | 2 Corinthians 5:18–21 | All this is from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that God was reconciling the world to Himself in Christ, not counting men’s trespasses against them. And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation. Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ: Be reconciled to God. God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. |
| 8 | Jeremiah 10:6–7 | There is none like You, O LORD. You are great, and Your name is mighty in power. Who would not fear You, O King of nations? This is Your due. For among all the wise men of the nations, and in all their kingdoms, there is none like You. |
| 9 | 1 Chronicles 29:11–12 | Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the splendor and the majesty, for everything in heaven and on earth belongs to You. Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom, and You are exalted as head over all. Both riches and honor come from You, and You are the ruler over all. In Your hands are power and might to exalt and give strength to all. |
| 10 | Jude 1:25 | to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority through Jesus Christ our Lord before all time, and now, and for all eternity. Amen. |
Job 25:2 Summary
This verse reminds us that God is in control of everything and deserves our respect and awe. He has perfect order and control in the spiritual realm, and we can trust in His goodness and sovereignty (Psalm 103:19, Romans 11:33-36). Just like God establishes harmony in heaven, we can reflect His harmony and order in our own lives by submitting to His will and trusting in His ways. By acknowledging God's dominion and awe, we can live with confidence and peace, knowing that He is always in control.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that dominion and awe belong to God?
This phrase emphasizes God's sovereignty and power over all creation, as seen in Psalm 103:19, where it says, 'The Lord has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all.'
How does God establish harmony in the heights of heaven?
This refers to God's perfect order and control in the spiritual realm, as described in Job 38:33, where God asks Job if he can manage the ordinances of the heavens, implying God's sovereign control over all realms.
What does this verse teach us about God's character?
This verse highlights God's majesty, power, and order, reminding us of His perfect nature, as also seen in Isaiah 6:1-5, where the prophet Isaiah encounters God's awe-inspiring presence.
How can we apply this verse to our lives?
We can apply this verse by acknowledging God's sovereignty and submitting to His will, as encouraged in Romans 11:33-36, where Paul praises God's wisdom and encourages us to trust in His ways.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can acknowledge God's dominion and awe in my daily life?
- How can I trust in God's sovereignty when faced with uncertainty or chaos?
- In what ways can I reflect God's harmony and order in my relationships and community?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to submit to God's will and trust in His goodness?
Gill's Exposition on Job 25:2
Dominion and fear [are] with him,.... Not with man, as Sephorno interprets it, as that with him is power to rule over the imagination (the evil figment of his heart) to choose the good, and refuse
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 25:2
Then answered Bildad the Shuhite, and said, He tries to show Job's rashness (Job 23:3), by arguments borrowed from Eliphaz (Job 15:15), with which cf. Job 11:17. Verse 2. Power and terror - i:e., terror-inspiring power.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 25:2
Dominion, i.e. absolute and sovereign power over all persons and things, with whom to contend is both rebellion and madness. Fear, actively understood, or terror, i.e. that which justly makes him dreadful to all men, and especially to all that shall undertake to dispute with him; awful majesty, infinite knowledge, whereby he knows men’ s hearts and ways far better than they know themselves, and sees much sin in them which themselves do not discover, and exact purity and justice, which renders him formidable to sinners. Are with him; emphatically spoken; with him whom thou challengest; with him who is not lightly and irreverently to be named, much less to be contended with. And therefore it is thy duty to humble thyself for thy presumptuous words and carriages towards him, and quietly and modestly to submit thyself and thy cause to his pleasure. He maketh peace in his high places. This clause, as well as the following verse, seems to be added to prove what he last said of God’ s dominion and dreadfulness; he keepeth and ruleth all persons and things in heaven in peace and harmony; and the order which he hath established among them. The angels, though they be very numerous, and differing in orders and ministries, do all own his sovereignty, and acquiesce in his pleasure, without any disputing and murmuring. The stars and heavenly bodies, though vast in their bulk, and various in their motions, yet exactly keep their courses and the order which God hath appointed them; and therefore it is great folly and impudence to exempt thyself from God’ s jurisdiction, or to quarrel with the methods of God’ s dealings with thee.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 25:2
Job 25:2 Dominion and fear [are] with him, he maketh peace in his high places.Ver. 2. Dominion and fear are with him] God is therefore to be feared, because Lord over all. If an earthly king be so dread a sovereign, if an apparition of angels hath so amazed the best men, who would net fear that King of nations, since to him doth it appertain? Jeremiah 10:7. "God is greatly to be feared in the assemblies of his saints, and to be had in reverence of all them that are round about him," Psalms 89:7. Power and terror are with him, so the Vulgate hath it here. He that is able to destroy both body and soul in hell, is surely to be feared; yea, therefore to be feared, Matthew 10:28. If servants should fear their masters because they have power over the flesh, Colossians 3:23, what should we do, since he can sooner undo us than bid it be done? He maketh peace in his high places] Or, Among his high persons, those heavenly courtiers, the angels and saints. By an unchangeable decree, God keepeth all persons and things in the heavens, both visible and invisible, in a most firm and quiet condition, so that there is no clashing, but a happy harmony among them.
He appeaseth, saith Senault, the differences of the elements, and obligeth them to force their own inclinations, to preserve the quiet of the world. He shakes all the heavens with so much evenness, that in the contrariety of their motions they never disorder themselves. Finally, He maintains peace among the angels, and tempering his justice with his goodness, he makes himself equally loved and feared of those blessed spirits. Therefore Job did ill, saith Mayer, to offer to make a disturbance there (as Bildad at least conceited he did), where there was all peace, Job 23:4.
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 25:2
(2) Dominion and fear are with him.—He is absolute in sovereignty and terrible in power, so that even in His high places, and among His celestial hosts, He maintaineth peace and harmony.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 25:2
Verse 2. Dominion and fear are with him] God is an absolute sovereign; his fear is on all the hosts of heaven; and by his sovereignty he establishes and preserves order in the heavens, and among all the inhabitants of the eternal world: how canst thou, therefore, dare to appeal to him, or desire to appear before him?
Cambridge Bible on Job 25:2
2. dominion and fear] To God belongs rule, and His majesty inspires terror; He is the Omnipotent ruler over all. his high places] i. e. the heavens where He dwells. There He “maketh peace” through the dominion and fear belonging to Him. The idea of “making peace in his high places” is suggested first perhaps by the atmospheric phenomenon, the stilling of the warring elements in the tempest on high. When God intervenes the storm becomes a calm. But probably the idea was extended, and the words may include a reference to traditional discords among the heavenly hosts, comp. ch. Job 21:22, Job 40:10 seq.; Isaiah 24:21; Revelation 12:7.
Barnes' Notes on Job 25:2
Dominion and fear are with him - That is, God has a right to rule, and he ought to be regarded with reverence.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 25:2
Double strophe — THE OF GOD RAISES HIM ABOVE BY SUCH A AS MAN, Job 25:2-6.a. In any conceivable comparison of man with God (El) the inconceivable advantage must ever be with the All-powerful, Job 25:2-4.2.
Sermons on Job 25:2
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"Can God Forgive Me?" by Leonard Ravenhill | This sermon emphasizes the unfathomable mercy and forgiveness of God, highlighting a powerful encounter with a soldier haunted by his past sins and seeking redemption. It explores |
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The Spirit and the Bride Say Come by R.G. Lee | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the urgency of accepting Jesus Christ as one's Savior. He warns that if someone were to die without accepting Christ, they would be consider |
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What Is Real Christianity? by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher passionately delivers the gospel of Jesus Christ, urging the listeners to repent and turn to God. He emphasizes the fallen nature of humanity, using ex |
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Priests Unto Him by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of true consecration and sacrifice to God. He describes the image of priests who are completely spent and exhausted, so immers |
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K-036 the Holocaust and Christian Conscience by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker shares his burden for repentance and the absence of this message in modern evangelism. He emphasizes the need for Christians to understand their respons |
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(Revelation) Revelation 6:1-17 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the four instruments that God uses as weapons of warfare: sword, famine, disease, and wild beasts. He references Revelation 6:7-8 and Ezekiel |
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Opening of the Seals by Paris Reidhead | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the opening of the fourth seal in the book of Revelation. The fourth seal reveals a pale horse, symbolizing death, and hell follows with it. |