Job 37:23

Verse

The Almighty is beyond our reach; He is exalted in power! In His justice and great righteousness He does not oppress.

American Standard Version (1901)

Touching the Almighty, we cannot find him out: He is excellent in power; And in justice and plenteous righteousness he will not afflict.

Bible in Basic English

There is no searching out of the Ruler of all: his strength and his judging are great; he is full of righteousness, doing no wrong.

Free Bible Version

We cannot approach the Almighty for he is far beyond us in power and justice, and doing right.

King James (Authorized) Version

Touching the Almighty, we cannot find him out: he is excellent in power, and in judgment, and in plenty of justice: he will not afflict.

Translation for Translators

Almighty God is very powerful, and we cannot come near to him. He always acts righteously, and he will never oppress us.

Unlocked Literal Bible

As for the Almighty, we cannot find him! He is great in power; he does not oppress justice and abundant righteousness.

Noah Webster Bible

Touching the Almighty, we cannot find him out: he is excellent in power, and in judgment, and in abundance of justice: he will not afflict.

World English Bible

We can’t reach the Almighty. He is exalted in power. In justice and great righteousness, he will not oppress.

Young's Literal Translation

The Mighty! we have not found Him out, High in power and judgment, He doth not answer! And abundant in righteousness,

Context

Elihu Proclaims God’s Majesty

²²Out of the north He comes in golden splendor; awesome majesty surrounds Him. ²³The Almighty is beyond our reach; He is exalted in power! In His justice and great righteousness He does not oppress. ²⁴Therefore, men fear Him, for He is not partial to the wise in heart.”

Sermons

Job #3: The Spirit's Interpretation

Stephen Kaung

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Summary

This verse from the book of Job highlights the greatness and power of God, emphasizing that He is beyond our understanding and comprehension. It reminds us that God's wisdom and knowledge surpass human capabilities, and His ways are higher than ours. The verse encourages humility and reverence towards God, acknowledging His sovereignty and majesty. In times of uncertainty or difficulty, reflecting on the incomprehensible nature of God can bring comfort and perspective, trusting in His perfect wisdom and control over all things.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Touching the Almighty, we cannot find him out - This is a very abrupt exclamation, and highly descriptive of the state of mind in which Elihu was at this time; full of solemnity, wonder, and astonishment, at his own contemplation of this "great First Cause, least understood." The Almighty! we cannot find him out. Excellent in power and in judgment - We must not pretend to comprehend his being, the mode of his existence, the wisdom of his counsels, nor the mysteries of his conduct. He will not afflict - לא יענה la yeanneh, he will not Answer. He will give account of none of his matters to us. We cannot comprehend his motives, nor the ends he has in view.

John Gill Bible Commentary

Touching the Almighty,.... Or with respect to God, who is almighty; with whom nothing is impossible; who can do and does do all things he pleases, and more than we can ask or think; and who is all sufficient, as this word is by some rendered; has enough of every thing in himself and of himself to make him happy; and needs not any of his creatures, nor anything they can do or give him, but has a sufficiency for himself and them; we cannot find him out; found he may be in his works, and especially in his Son, the express image of his person; in whom he makes himself known as the God of grace: but he is not to be found out to perfection; neither by the light of nature, which is very dim, and by which men grope after him, if haply they may find him; nor even by the light of grace in the present state: and there are many things in God quite out of the reach of man, and ever will be, fully to comprehend; as the modes of the subsistence of the three Persons in the Godhead; the eternity and immensity of God; with all secret things, which belong not to us to inquire curiously into; he is excellent in power; or great and much in it; which is displayed in the works of creation and sustentation of the world; in the redemption and conversion of his people; in the support, protection, and preservation of them; and in the destruction of his and their enemies; and in judgment; in the government of the world in so righteous a manner; in the judgments he executes on wicked men; and as he will appear to be in the general judgment of the world, at the great day, which will be a righteous one; and in plenty of justice; being most just, righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works; distributing justice to all, acting according to the rules of it, in all things and towards all persons; so that though he is great in power, he does not abuse that power, to do things that are not just; he will not afflict; without a just cause and reason for it; nor willingly, but with reluctance; nor never beyond deserts, nor more than he gives strength to bear; and only for the good of his people, and in love to them. Some render it, "he will not answer" (b); or give an account of his matters, or the reason of his dealings with men. (b) "non respondebit", Tigurine version; so some in Mercerus and Drusius.

Job 37:23

Elihu Proclaims God’s Majesty

Scripture
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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

The Almighty is beyond our reach; He is exalted in power! In His justice and great righteousness He does not oppress.

American Standard Version (1901)

Touching the Almighty, we cannot find him out: He is excellent in power; And in justice and plenteous righteousness he will not afflict.

Bible in Basic English

There is no searching out of the Ruler of all: his strength and his judging are great; he is full of righteousness, doing no wrong.

Free Bible Version

We cannot approach the Almighty for he is far beyond us in power and justice, and doing right.

King James (Authorized) Version

Touching the Almighty, we cannot find him out: he is excellent in power, and in judgment, and in plenty of justice: he will not afflict.

Translation for Translators

Almighty God is very powerful, and we cannot come near to him. He always acts righteously, and he will never oppress us.

Unlocked Literal Bible

As for the Almighty, we cannot find him! He is great in power; he does not oppress justice and abundant righteousness.

Noah Webster Bible

Touching the Almighty, we cannot find him out: he is excellent in power, and in judgment, and in abundance of justice: he will not afflict.

World English Bible

We can’t reach the Almighty. He is exalted in power. In justice and great righteousness, he will not oppress.

Young's Literal Translation

The Mighty! we have not found Him out, High in power and judgment, He doth not answer! And abundant in righteousness,

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Job 37:23

Verse

Context

Elihu Proclaims God’s Majesty

Sermons

Summary

Commentary

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes

Job 37:23

Elihu Proclaims God’s Majesty

Job #3: The Spirit's Interpretation

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes