Job 25:3

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Can His troops be numbered? On whom does His light not rise?

American Standard Version (1901)

Is there any number of his armies? And upon whom doth not his light arise?

Bible in Basic English

Is it possible for his armies to be numbered? and on whom is not his light shining?

Free Bible Version

Who can count his armies? Is there anywhere his light doesn't shine?

King James (Authorized) Version

Is there any number of his armies? and upon whom doth not his light arise?

Translation for Translators

◄Can anyone count the angels who are in his army in heaven?/No one can count the angels who are in his army in heaven.► [RHQ] ◄Is there any place where his light does not shine?/There is no place where his light does not shine.► [RHQ]

Unlocked Literal Bible

Is there any end to the number of his armies? Upon whom does his light not shine?

Noah Webster Bible

Is there any number of his armies? and upon whom doth not his light arise?

World English Bible

Can his armies be counted? On whom does his light not arise?

Young's Literal Translation

Is their [any] number to His troops? And on whom ariseth not His light?

Context

Bildad: Man Cannot Be Righteous

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?

Sermons

He Will Give Light

Mary Wilder Tileston

Summary

In this verse, Bildad, one of Job's friends, acknowledges the greatness and majesty of God, highlighting His power and authority over all creation. Bildad emphasizes that even the heavenly beings are not pure in God's sight, underscoring the holiness and perfection of God. This verse serves as a reminder of God's infinite glory and the inherent sinfulness of humanity in comparison, leading to a deeper reverence and awe for the Almighty.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Is there any number of his armies? - He has troops innumerable; he can serve himself of all his creatures; every thing may be a means of help or destruction, according to his Divine will. When he purposes to save, none can destroy; and when he is determined to destroy, none can save. It is vain to trust in his creatures against himself. Upon whom doth not his light arise? - That is, his providence rules over all; he is universal Lord; he causes his sun to arise on the evil and the good, and sends his rain on the just and unjust.