Job 34:13

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Who gave Him charge over the earth? Who appointed Him over the whole world?

American Standard Version (1901)

Who gave him a charge over the earth? Or who hath disposed the whole world?

Bible in Basic English

Who put the earth into his care, or made him responsible for the world?

Free Bible Version

Who put him in charge of the earth? Who gave him the responsibility for all the world?

King James (Authorized) Version

Who hath given him a charge over the earth? or who hath disposed the whole world?

Translation for Translators

The authority that he has to rule everything on the earth, no one [RHQ] gave it to him; no one [RHQ] put him in control of the whole world. He has always had that authority.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Who put him in charge over the earth? Who put the whole world under him?

Noah Webster Bible

Who hath given him a charge over the earth? or who hath disposed the whole world?

World English Bible

Who put him in charge of the earth? Or who has appointed him over the whole world?

Young's Literal Translation

Who hath inspected for Himself the earth? And who hath placed all the habitable world?

Context

Elihu Confirms God’s Justice

¹²Indeed, it is true that God does not act wickedly, and the Almighty does not pervert justice. ¹³Who gave Him charge over the earth? Who appointed Him over the whole world? ¹⁴If He were to set His heart to it and withdraw His Spirit and breath,

Summary

In this verse, Elihu, one of Job's friends, asserts that God does not show partiality or injustice. He affirms that the Almighty does not pervert justice, indicating His righteousness and fairness in dealing with humanity. Elihu's statement reflects the belief that God's judgments are always just and that He does not show favoritism based on a person's status or wealth. This verse serves as a reminder of God's impartiality and integrity in His governance of the world, reassuring believers of His righteous character.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Who hath given him a charge - Who is it that governs the world? Is it not God? Who disposes of all things in it? Is it not the Almighty, by his just and merciful providence? The government of the world shows the care, the justice, and the mercy of God.

Job 34:13

Elihu Confirms God’s Justice

Scripture
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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

Who gave Him charge over the earth? Who appointed Him over the whole world?

American Standard Version (1901)

Who gave him a charge over the earth? Or who hath disposed the whole world?

Bible in Basic English

Who put the earth into his care, or made him responsible for the world?

Free Bible Version

Who put him in charge of the earth? Who gave him the responsibility for all the world?

King James (Authorized) Version

Who hath given him a charge over the earth? or who hath disposed the whole world?

Translation for Translators

The authority that he has to rule everything on the earth, no one [RHQ] gave it to him; no one [RHQ] put him in control of the whole world. He has always had that authority.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Who put him in charge over the earth? Who put the whole world under him?

Noah Webster Bible

Who hath given him a charge over the earth? or who hath disposed the whole world?

World English Bible

Who put him in charge of the earth? Or who has appointed him over the whole world?

Young's Literal Translation

Who hath inspected for Himself the earth? And who hath placed all the habitable world?