Job 36:22
Job 36:22 in Multiple Translations
Behold, God is exalted in His power. Who is a teacher like Him?
Behold, God exalteth by his power: who teacheth like him?
Behold, God doeth loftily in his power: Who is a teacher like unto him?
Truly God is lifted up in strength; who is a ruler like him?
Look how much power God has! What teacher is like him?
Beholde, God exalteth by his power: what teacher is like him?
Lo, God doth sit on high by His power, Who [is] like Him — a teacher?
Behold, God is exalted in his power. Who is a teacher like him?
Behold, God exalteth by his power: who teacheth like him?
Behold, God is high in his strength, and none is like him among the lawgivers.
“Hey, God is extremely powerful; there is certainly [RHQ] no teacher who teaches like he does.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 36:22
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Job 36:22 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
הֶן
אֵ֭ל
יַשְׂגִּ֣יב
בְּ/כֹח֑/וֹ
מִ֖י
כָמֹ֣/הוּ
מוֹרֶֽה
הֶן
hên
H2005
look!
Part
אֵ֭ל
ʼêl
H410
god
N-ms
יַשְׂגִּ֣יב
sâgab
H7682
to exalt
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
בְּ/כֹח֑/וֹ
kôach
H3581
reptile
Prep | N-ms | Suff
מִ֖י
mîy
H4310
who?
Part
כָמֹ֣/הוּ
kᵉmôw
H3644
like
Prep | Suff
מוֹרֶֽה
yârâh
H3384
to shoot
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 36:22
הֶן
hên
H2005
"look!"
Part
An expression meaning look or behold, used to get someone's attention, like in the prophet Isaiah's writings. It can also express surprise or introduce a hypothetical situation.
Definition: interj 1) behold, lo, though hypothetical part 2) if Aramaic equivalent: hen (הֵן "look!" H2006A)
Usage: Occurs in 311 OT verses. KJV: behold, if, lo, though. See also: Genesis 3:22; Job 2:6; Psalms 51:7.
אֵ֭ל
ʼêl
H410
"god"
N-ms
In the Bible, 'el means strength or power, and is often used to refer to God or false gods. It describes something or someone as mighty or powerful, like the Almighty. This concept is central to understanding the Bible's view of God.
Definition: : god 1) god, god-like one, mighty one 1a) mighty men, men of rank, mighty heroes 1b) angels 1c) god, false god, (demons, imaginations) 1d) God, the one true God, Jehovah 2) mighty things in nature 3) strength, power Also means: ": power" (el אֵל H0410L)
Usage: Occurs in 235 OT verses. KJV: God (god), [idiom] goodly, [idiom] great, idol, might(-y one), power, strong. Compare names in '-el.' See also: Genesis 14:18; Job 33:14; Psalms 5:5.
יַשְׂגִּ֣יב
sâgab
H7682
"to exalt"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
To exalt means to make something or someone lofty or strong, often used to describe God's power. It can also mean to defend or set something on high. This concept is found in Psalms and other books.
Definition: 1) to be high, be inaccessibly high 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be (too) high (for capture) 1a2) to be high (of prosperity) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be high 1b2) to be set on high, be (safely) set on high 1b3) to be exalted (of God) 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to set on high, set (securely) on high 1c2) to exalt, exalt (in effective hostility) 1d) (Pual) to be set (securely) on high 1e) (Hiphil) to act exaltedly
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: defend, exalt, be excellent, (be, set on) high, lofty, be safe, set up (on high), be too strong. See also: Deuteronomy 2:36; Proverbs 18:10; Psalms 20:2.
בְּ/כֹח֑/וֹ
kôach
H3581
"reptile"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
Koach means strength or power, referring to human, angelic, or God's might. It can also describe the strength of animals or the produce of soil.
Definition: 1) a small reptile, probably a kind of lizard, which is unclean 1a) perhaps an extinct animal, exact meaning is unknown
Usage: Occurs in 121 OT verses. KJV: ability, able, chameleon, force, fruits, might, power(-ful), strength, substance, wealth. See also: Genesis 4:12; Job 36:5; Psalms 22:16.
מִ֖י
mîy
H4310
"who?"
Part
This word is used to ask questions like who, whose, or whom. It can also be used to express a wish, like would that or whoever. It appears in many forms throughout the Bible, often in phrases like O that or what.
Definition: who?, whose?, whom?, would that, whoever, whosoever
Usage: Occurs in 342 OT verses. KJV: any (man), [idiom] he, [idiom] him, [phrase] O that! what, which, who(-m, -se, -soever), [phrase] would to God. See also: Genesis 3:11; 2 Samuel 15:4; Psalms 4:7.
כָמֹ֣/הוּ
kᵉmôw
H3644
"like"
Prep | Suff
This word means like or as, used to compare things. It appears in the Bible to describe similarities or to make comparisons, such as in the book of Psalms.
Definition: adv 1) like, as, the like of which conj 2) when, according as, as it were
Usage: Occurs in 126 OT verses. KJV: according to, (such) as (it were, well as), in comparison of, like (as, to, unto), thus, when, worth. See also: Genesis 19:15; Job 40:17; Psalms 29:6.
מוֹרֶֽה
yârâh
H3384
"to shoot"
N-ms
To show or teach something, like pointing it out or shooting an arrow. It is used in Psalms and Proverbs to describe instructing or directing others.
Definition: 1) to shoot, pour 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to shoot arrows 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to shoot at 1b2) part. shooter, archer 1c) to throw water, rain
Usage: Occurs in 75 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase]) archer, cast, direct, inform, instruct, lay, shew, shoot, teach(-er,-ing), through. See also: Genesis 31:51; Job 8:10; Psalms 11:2.
Study Notes — Job 36:22
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 36:22 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 36:22
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 36:22
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 36:22
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 36:22
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 36:22
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 36:22
- Cambridge Bible on Job 36:22
- Barnes' Notes on Job 36:22
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 36:22
- Sermons on Job 36:22
Context — Elihu Describes God’s Power
20Do not long for the night, when people vanish from their homes.
21Be careful not to turn to iniquity, for this you have preferred to affliction.
22Behold, God is exalted in His power. Who is a teacher like Him?
23Who has appointed His way for Him, or told Him, ‘You have done wrong’? 24Remember to magnify His work, which men have praised in song.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Samuel 2:7–8 | The LORD sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts. He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap. He seats them among princes and bestows on them a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the LORD’s, and upon them He has set the world. |
| 2 | Luke 1:52 | He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble. |
| 3 | Romans 13:1 | Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. |
| 4 | Isaiah 48:17 | Thus says the LORD your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the LORD your God, who teaches you for your benefit, who directs you in the way you should go. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 27:5–8 | By My great power and outstretched arm, I made the earth and the men and beasts on the face of it, and I give it to whom I please. So now I have placed all these lands under the authority of My servant Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon. I have even made the beasts of the field subject to him. All nations will serve him and his son and grandson, until the time of his own land comes; then many nations and great kings will enslave him. As for the nation or kingdom that does not serve Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and does not place its neck under his yoke, I will punish that nation by sword and famine and plague, declares the LORD, until I have destroyed it by his hand. |
| 6 | Daniel 4:25 | You will be driven away from mankind, and your dwelling will be with the beasts of the field. You will feed on grass like an ox and be drenched with the dew of heaven, and seven times shall pass you by, until you acknowledge that the Most High rules over the kingdom of mankind and gives it to whom He wishes. |
| 7 | Isaiah 54:13 | Then all your sons will be taught by the LORD, and great will be their prosperity. |
| 8 | Psalms 94:10 | He who admonishes the nations, does He not discipline? He who teaches man, does He lack knowledge? |
| 9 | Psalms 75:7 | but it is God who judges; He brings down one and exalts another. |
| 10 | Daniel 4:32 | You will be driven away from mankind to live with the beasts of the field, and you will feed on grass like an ox. And seven times will pass you by, until you acknowledge that the Most High rules over the kingdom of mankind and gives it to whom He wishes.” |
Job 36:22 Summary
This verse tells us that God is extremely powerful and wise, and there is no one like Him who can teach us the things we need to know. He is our ultimate guide and instructor, and we can trust in His power and wisdom to lead us through life, just like Psalm 119:105 says that His Word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. By acknowledging God's greatness and submitting to His teaching, we can grow in our understanding of Him and His ways, and learn to trust in His sovereign control, as mentioned in Jeremiah 29:11.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God is exalted in His power?
This phrase highlights God's majesty and authority, emphasizing that He is all-powerful and unrivaled, as seen in Jeremiah 32:17 and Psalm 115:3, which declare His mighty works and sovereign control.
Why is God compared to a teacher in this verse?
The comparison to a teacher emphasizes God's role as our instructor and guide, who teaches us through His Word and His works, as mentioned in Isaiah 48:17 and Psalm 32:8, which speak of God's guidance and instruction.
What is the significance of the question 'Who is a teacher like Him?'?
This rhetorical question underscores the uniqueness and superiority of God as a teacher, implying that no one can compare to His wisdom, knowledge, and teaching, much like Isaiah 40:13-14, which asks who has understood the mind of the Lord or instructed Him as His counselor.
How does this verse relate to our everyday lives?
This verse reminds us of God's greatness and our need to humbly submit to His teaching and guidance, trusting in His power and wisdom, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Psalm 25:4-5, which exhort us to trust in God and follow His paths.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can acknowledge and honor God's power in my daily life?
- How can I be more receptive to God's teaching and guidance, and what are some areas where I need His instruction?
- What are some things that I have learned from God's Word and His works that have helped me grow in my faith?
- In what ways can I magnify God's work and praise Him for His mighty deeds, as mentioned in the surrounding verses?
Gill's Exposition on Job 36:22
Behold, God exalteth by his power,.... He exalts himself, or causes himself to be exalted, and even above all the blessing and praise of his creatures; by his power, in the works of creation and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 36:22
Behold, God exalteth by his power: who teacheth like him? God is not to be impiously arraigned, but to be praised for His might, shown in His works.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 36:22
God exalteth; or, is high, or exalted; the active verb being taken intransitively; which is not unusual in the Hebrew tongue. This is a proper argument to force the foregoing counsels. God is omnipotent; and therefore can with great facility either punish thee far worse, if thou be obstinate and refractory; or deliver thee, if thou dost repent and return to him. Who teacheth like him? he is also infinitely wise as well as powerful; and as none can work like him, so none can teach like him. Therefore do not presume to teach him how to govern the world, or to order thy affairs; but know that whatsoever he doth with thee, or with any other men, is best to be done. And therefore be willing to learn from him. Learn obedience by the things which thou sufferest from him; and do not follow thy own fancies or affections, but use the methods which God hath taught thee to get out of thy troubles, by submission, and prayer, and repentance. The words may be rendered, what lord is like him? For the word moreb in the Chaldee dialect signifies a lord. This translation suits with the former clause of this verse; but ours agrees well enough with that, and is confirmed by the following verse.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 36:22
Job 36:22 Behold, God exalteth by his power: who teacheth like him?Ver. 22. Behold, God exalteth by his power] Vulgate - God is high in his strength. He both exalteth himself and others whensoever he pleaseth. Beza reads it, Behold, God in his strength is above all; q.d. It is he that must restore thee, if ever thou beest restored. Who teacheth like him?] Vulgate - None among the law givers is like unto him. But the word Moreh signifieth a doctor or a teacher; as Moreh Nebuchim, a teacher of perplexed things, an unriddler of riddles. He knows all things exactly, and does all things with singular skill and understanding. He hath many ways of teaching people, and making them to profit, Isaiah 48:17, and one is by afflictions, which Luther therefore fitly calleth Theologium Christianorum, the Christian system of divinity, as hath been before noted. Mr Ascham was a good school master, saith one, to Queen Elizabeth, but affliction was a better.
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 36:22
(22) Behold, God exalteth by his power.—The rest of Elihu’s speech is splendidly eloquent. He dilates on the power and majesty of God, and appears to be speaking in contemplation of some magnificent natural phenomenon—as the tempest, or hurricane, or whirlwind—out of which the Lord ultimately spake (Job 38:1). It is probable that this storm was beginning to gather, and that it suggested the glorious imagery of Elihu’s speech. The points are that (1) God is the source of greatness; (2) that there is no teacher like Him (Job 36:22); (3) that He is absolute as well as almighty (Job 36:23); (4) that He is unsearchable and eternal (Job 36:26).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 36:22
Verse 22. God exalteth by his power] He has brought thee low, but he can raise thee up. Thou art not yet out of the reach of his mercy. Thy affliction is a proof that he acts towards thee as a merciful Parent. He knows what is best to be done; he teaches thee how thou shouldst suffer and improve. Why sin against his kindness? Who can teach like him?
Cambridge Bible on Job 36:22
5–25. Elihu’s doctrine is in a word: God is great and despiseth not, He is great in strength of heart. His greatness is that of understanding, which enables Him to estimate all rightly, to see through all right and wrong, and to adapt His providence to the strong and to the weak, the evil and the good. This thought with the illustrations of it, Job 36:6-15, and the application of it to Job , vv16-25, exhaust the first half of this concluding speech.
Barnes' Notes on Job 36:22
Behold, God exalteth by his power - The object of Elihu is now to direct the attention of Job to God, and to show him that he has evinced such power and wisdom in his works, that we ought not to
Whedon's Commentary on Job 36:22
Second division — THE OF GOD IN NATURE IS A OF DIVINE WISDOM AND POWER. Job 36:22 to Job 37:13.Strophe a — is transitional.
Sermons on Job 36:22
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There Is Wrath by Ralph Sexton | In this sermon, the preacher describes a powerful service where people were deeply convicted about the consequences of God's absence. A little girl approached the preacher, pleadin |
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The Discipline of Detour by Denis Lyle | Denis Lyle preaches about the destructive emotion of frustration, likening it to a conflict that causes anger and disappointment. He delves into the concept of spiritual detours, c |
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Beggarly by Bakht Singh | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the theme of the beggar as mentioned in 1st Samuel chapter 2 verse 7 and 8. The preacher emphasizes that God sees us as beggars, helpless an |
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K-528 Tv Show Part 12 Joseph & Revelation by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a genuine relationship with God through the Holy Spirit. He challenges the audience to examine whether they truly ha |
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As Thou Hast Said, Do Even So by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the divine reversal of fortunes as seen in the story of Mordecai and Haman, illustrating how God honors those who remain humble and faithful. He reflects on t |
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(Through the Bible) Luke 1 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the purpose of Jesus' coming, which is to seek and save the lost. The concept of redemption is highlighted, with the speaker noting that God |
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K-023 the Mystery of the German and the Jew by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the importance of discipleship and the need for believers to watch and pray during times of trial. He acknowledges the controversy surroundi |