Job 36:25
Job 36:25 in Multiple Translations
All mankind has seen it; men behold it from afar.
Every man may see it; man may behold it afar off.
All men have looked thereon; Man beholdeth it afar off.
All people are looking on it; man sees it from far.
Everyone has seen God's creation, though only from a distance.
All men see it, and men beholde it afarre off.
All men have looked on it, Man looketh attentively from afar.
All men have looked on it. Man sees it afar off.
Every man may see it; man may behold it afar off.
All men see him, every one beholdeth afar off.
Everyone has seen what he has done, but sometimes we can see it only from far away.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 36:25
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Job 36:25 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כָּל
אָדָ֥ם
חָֽזוּ
ב֑/וֹ
אֱ֝נ֗וֹשׁ
יַבִּ֥יט
מֵ/רָחֽוֹק
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
אָדָ֥ם
ʼâdâm
H120
the man (Adam)
N-ms
חָֽזוּ
châzâh
H2372
to see
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
ב֑/וֹ
Prep | Suff
אֱ֝נ֗וֹשׁ
ʼĕnôwsh
H582
human
N-ms
יַבִּ֥יט
nâbaṭ
H5027
to look
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
מֵ/רָחֽוֹק
râchôwq
H7350
distant
Prep | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 36:25
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
אָדָ֥ם
ʼâdâm
H120
"the man (Adam)"
N-ms
Adam was the first human, created by God and mentioned in Genesis 2:19, who married Eve and had sons including Cain, Abel, and Seth.
Definition: The first named man living at the time before the Flood, first mentioned at Gen.2.19; married to Eve (H2332); father of: Cain (H7014B), Abel (H1893) and Seth (H8352); also translated "man" at Gen.2.19,21,23; 3.8,9,20; 5.2; "mankind" at Deu.32.8; "others" at Job.31.33; Another spelling of a.dam (אָדָם "Adam" H0121) man, human being
Usage: Occurs in 526 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] another, [phrase] hypocrite, [phrase] common sort, [idiom] low, man (mean, of low degree), person. See also: Genesis 1:26; Judges 18:7; Psalms 8:5.
חָֽזוּ
châzâh
H2372
"to see"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
Chazah means to see or perceive, and can also mean to have a vision or prophesy. It is used to describe seeing something with your eyes or in your mind.
Definition: 1) to see, perceive, look, behold, prophesy, provide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to see, behold 1a2) to see as a seer in the ecstatic state 1a3) to see, perceive 1a3a) with the intelligence 1a3b) to see (by experience) 1a3c) to provide Aramaic equivalent: cha.zah (חֲזָה "to see" H2370)
Usage: Occurs in 47 OT verses. KJV: behold, look, prophesy, provide, see. See also: Exodus 18:21; Proverbs 24:32; Psalms 11:4.
ב֑/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
אֱ֝נ֗וֹשׁ
ʼĕnôwsh
H582
"human"
N-ms
Enosh refers to a human or mankind in general, used to describe individuals or people as a whole in the Bible.
Definition: 1) man, mortal man, person, mankind 1a) of an individual 1b) men (collective) 1c) man, mankind Aramaic equivalent: e.nash (אֱנָשׁ "man" H0606)
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: another, [idiom] (blood-) thirsty, certain, chap(-man); divers, fellow, [idiom] in the flower of their age, husband, (certain, mortal) man, people, person, servant, some ([idiom] of them), [phrase] stranger, those, [phrase] their trade. It is often unexpressed in the English versions, especially when used in apposition with another word. Compare H376 (אִישׁ). See also: Deuteronomy 32:26; Psalms 8:5; Psalms 9:20.
יַבִּ֥יט
nâbaṭ
H5027
"to look"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
This verb means to look or regard something carefully. It can also mean to show favor or care for someone. In the Bible, it is used to describe how God looks at his people with favor and care, as seen in Psalm 138:6.
Definition: 1) to look, regard 1a) (Piel) to look 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) tolook 1b2) to regard, show regard to, pay attention to, consider 1b3) to look upon, regard, show regard to
Usage: Occurs in 67 OT verses. KJV: (cause to) behold, consider, look (down), regard, have respect, see. See also: Genesis 15:5; Psalms 104:32; Psalms 10:14.
מֵ/רָחֽוֹק
râchôwq
H7350
"distant"
Prep | Adj
This Hebrew word means something or someone is far away, either physically or in time. It is often used to describe distant lands or events that happened long ago. In the Bible, it appears in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: adj 1) remote, far, distant, distant lands, distant ones 1a) of distance, time n m 2) distance 2a) from a distance (with prep) Aramaic equivalent: ra.chiq (רְחִיק "far" H7352)
Usage: Occurs in 85 OT verses. KJV: (a-) far (abroad, off), long ago, of old, space, great while to come. See also: Genesis 22:4; Psalms 65:6; Psalms 10:1.
Study Notes — Job 36:25
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- Job 36:25 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 36:25
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 36:25
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 36:25
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 36:25
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 36:25
- Cambridge Bible on Job 36:25
- Barnes' Notes on Job 36:25
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 36:25
Context — Elihu Describes God’s Power
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.
25All mankind has seen it; men behold it from afar.
26Indeed, God is great—beyond our knowledge; the number of His years is unsearchable. 27For He draws up drops of water which distill the rain from the mist,Job 36:25 Summary
This verse is saying that everyone can see the amazing things that God has done, and we can all look at them from a distance and be amazed. It's like looking at a beautiful sunset or a majestic mountain range - we can see how great and powerful God is. As it says in Psalm 8:3-4, we can see the glory of God in the stars and the heavens, and we can respond with praise and worship. By recognizing God's greatness, we can cultivate a sense of humility and reverence in our lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is being seen by all mankind in Job 36:25?
The wonder of God's creation and work is being observed by all people, as they behold it from afar, much like the psalmist in Psalm 19:1-6, who declares that the heavens declare the glory of God.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the chapter?
This verse is part of Elihu's speech, where he is emphasizing the greatness and majesty of God, as seen in Job 36:26, which says that God is great beyond our knowledge.
What is the significance of men beholding God's work from afar?
This phrase suggests that while we can see and appreciate God's work from a distance, there is still much that is beyond our understanding, as stated in Romans 11:33, which says that God's ways are past finding out.
How can we apply this verse to our daily lives?
We can apply this verse by recognizing the majesty and greatness of God in our daily lives, as seen in His creation and providence, and responding with humility and worship, as encouraged in Psalm 100:4-5.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I have seen God's work in my life, and how can I behold it with a sense of wonder and awe?
- How can I balance the desire to understand God's ways with the recognition that His ways are often beyond my knowledge and understanding?
- What are some things that I can do to 'magnify His work' in my life, as encouraged in Job 36:24?
- How can I cultivate a sense of humility and reverence in the face of God's greatness and majesty?
Gill's Exposition on Job 36:25
Every man may see it,.... Not only was to be seen by the wise and learned, the just and good, but by the common people; whether it is to be understood of the works of creation, or of the afflictive
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 36:25
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 36:25
May see it, to wit, his work, last mentioned. The power, and wisdom, and greatness of God is so manifest in all his works, that all who are not blind or stupid must needs see and acknowledge it. Man may behold it afar off; the works of God are so great and conspicuous, that they may be seen at a great distance; whereas little things cannot be seen, unless we be near them. This translation and interpretation seems better to agree with the context than that which is more common, man doth behold it (i.e. God’ s work or works) afar off, i.e. they see them darkly and imperfectly, as things at a great distance, but not clearly and plainly, as things near at hand; and therefore they are so apt to mistake them, and misjudge of them.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 36:25
Job 36:25 Every man may see it; man may behold [it] afar off.Ver. 25. Every man may see it] sc. In quo est vel mica bonae mentis; for a brutish man knoweth it not, Psalms 92:6-7. But stupidus est, et dignus cui oculi eruantur, saith Plato, He is a very blockhead, and worthy to have his eyes pulled out of his head, who looketh not above him and about him, that he may magnify and admire the wisdom of the creator of all, and preserver of mankind, Id quod et prudentes viri olim veluti gnoma quadam et communi sententia iactarunt, dicentes, Omnis homo aspicit, &c. (Brent.). Man may behold it afar off] For heaven is far above earth, and it is a wonder that we can look to so admirable a height, and that the very eye is not tired in the way. And for things that are nearer to us, we see them but as through a glass obscurely; our knowledge of them is very imperfect, 1 Corinthians 11:13, the reason of many things is above our reach. We read of one who had spent over forty years in finding out the nature and property of bees, and yet was not fully satisfied with many things therein.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 36:25
Verse 25. Every man may see it] He who says he can examine the earth with a philosophic eye, and the heavens with the eye of an astronomer, and yet says he cannot see in them a system of infinite skill and contrivance, must be ignorant of science, or lie against his conscience, and be utterly unworthy of confidence or respect.
Cambridge Bible on Job 36:25
25. The verse is better without the “may” of the A. V. All men look thereon, Man beholdeth it afar off. Men look on God’s work, His operations, with wonder and awe.
Barnes' Notes on Job 36:25
Every man may see it - That is, every man may look on the visible creation, and see proofs there of the wisdom and greatness of God.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 36:25
25. Every man may see it — The language of Adam in “Paradise Lost” (book xi) embodies the blended wonder and adoration implied in this spiritual word, hhazah: to see.I now Gladly behold though but