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He is mighty in both power and understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/36.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />“Behold, God is mighty, and does not despise any; he is mighty in strength of understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/36.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Indeed, God is mighty, but He despises no one; He is mighty in strength of understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/36.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Behold, God <i>is</i> mighty, and despiseth not <i>any: he is</i> mighty in strength <i>and</i> wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/36.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“Behold, God <i>is</i> mighty, but despises <i>no one;</i> <i>He is</i> mighty in strength of understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/36.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Behold, God is mighty but does not reject <i>anyone;</i> <i>He is</i> mighty in strength of understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/36.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Behold, God is mighty but does not despise any; He is mighty in strength of understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/36.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Behold, God is mighty but does not despise <i>any;</i> <i>He is</i> mighty in strength of understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/36.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Behold, God is mighty but does not reject; <i>He is</i> mighty in the power of <i>His</i> heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/36.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“Behold, God is mighty, and yet does not despise <i>anyone</i> [nor regard any as trivial]; <i>He is</i> mighty in the strength <i>and</i> power of understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/36.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Yes, God is mighty, but he despises no one; he understands all things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/36.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Yes, God is mighty, but He despises no one; He understands all things. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/36.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Behold, God is mighty, and despiseth not any: He is mighty in strength of understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/36.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Although God is mighty, he cares about everyone and makes fair decisions. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/36.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Behold, God is mighty, and despiseth not any: he is mighty in strength of understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/36.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"Certainly, God is mighty. He doesn't despise anyone. He is mighty and brave.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/36.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />How strong God is! He despises no one; there is nothing he doesn't understand. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/36.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"Indeed God is mighty and he doesn't show disrespect; he is mighty and strong of heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/36.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Indeed, God is mighty, but He despises no one; He is mighty in strength of understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/36.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Indeed, God is mighty; and he does not despise people, he is mighty, and firm in his intent. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/36.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />"Look, God is mighty, and doesn't despise anyone. He is mighty in strength of understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/36.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Behold, God is mighty, and despiseth not any: he is mighty in strength and wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/36.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“Behold, God is mighty, and doesn’t despise anyone. He is mighty in strength of understanding. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/36.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Behold, God [is] mighty, and does not despise, "" Mighty [in] power [and] heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/36.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Lo, God is mighty, and despiseth not, Mighty in power and heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/36.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Behold, God is mighty, and he will not despise: mighty in strength of heart.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/36.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />God doth not cast away the mighty, whereas he himself also is mighty. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/36.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />God does not abandon the powerful, for he himself is also powerful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/36.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Look, God is great, not disdainful; his strength of purpose is great. He does not preserve the life of the wicked. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/36.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />“Surely God is mighty and does not despise any; he is mighty in strength of understanding.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/36.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Behold, God is mighty, and does not despise him who is pure as milk.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/36.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Behold, God is mighty; he does not despise him that is pure as milk<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/36.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Behold, God is mighty, yet He despiseth not any; He is mighty in strength of understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/36.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />But know that the Lord will not cast off an innocent man: being mighty in strength of wisdom,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/36-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XAwuD5NuZq0?start=5530" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/job/36.htm">Elihu Declares God's Justice and Power</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">4</span>For truly my words are free of falsehood; one perfect in knowledge is with you. <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2005.htm" title="2005: hen- (Interjection) -- Lo! behold! A primitive particle; lo!; also if.">Indeed,</a> <a href="/hebrew/410.htm" title="410: ’êl (N-ms) -- God, in pl. gods. Shortened from 'ayil; strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty.">God is</a> <a href="/hebrew/3524.htm" title="3524: kab·bîr (Adj-ms) -- Great, mighty, much. From kabar; vast, whether in extent, or in number, many.">mighty,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3988.htm" title="3988: yim·’ās (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To spurn, to disappear. A primitive root; to spurn; also to disappear.">but He despises</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">no one;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3524.htm" title="3524: kab·bîr (Adj-ms) -- Great, mighty, much. From kabar; vast, whether in extent, or in number, many.">He is mighty</a> <a href="/hebrew/3581.htm" title="3581: kō·aḥ (N-msc) -- Or kowach; from an unused root meaning to be firm; vigor, literally or figuratively; also a large lizard.">in strength</a> <a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: lêḇ (N-ms) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything.">of understanding.</a> </span><span class="reftext">6</span>He does not keep the wicked alive, but He grants justice to the afflicted.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/147-5.htm">Psalm 147:5</a></span><br />Great is our Lord, and mighty in power; His understanding has no limit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/5-11.htm">James 5:11</a></span><br />See how blessed we consider those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-28.htm">Isaiah 40:28</a></span><br />Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary; His understanding is beyond searching out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/11-33.htm">Romans 11:33</a></span><br />O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/145-3.htm">Psalm 145:3</a></span><br />Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised; His greatness is unsearchable.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-20.htm">1 John 3:20</a></span><br />Even if our hearts condemn us, God is greater than our hearts, and He knows all things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-8.htm">Isaiah 55:8-9</a></span><br />“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,” declares the LORD. / “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/16-27.htm">Romans 16:27</a></span><br />to the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ! Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/139-6.htm">Psalm 139:6</a></span><br />Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-25.htm">1 Corinthians 1:25</a></span><br />For the foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man’s strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/2-20.htm">Daniel 2:20-21</a></span><br />and declared: “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to Him. / He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-30.htm">Psalm 18:30</a></span><br />As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/1-17.htm">1 Timothy 1:17</a></span><br />Now to the King eternal, immortal, and invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/28-29.htm">Isaiah 28:29</a></span><br />This also comes from the LORD of Hosts, who is wonderful in counsel and excellent in wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/92-5.htm">Psalm 92:5</a></span><br />How great are Your works, O LORD, how deep are Your thoughts!</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Behold, God is mighty, and despises not any: he is mighty in strength and wisdom.</p><p class="hdg">despiseth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/10-3.htm">Job 10:3</a></b></br> <i>Is it</i> good unto thee that thou shouldest oppress, that thou shouldest despise the work of thine hands, and shine upon the counsel of the wicked?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/31-13.htm">Job 31:13</a></b></br> If I did despise the cause of my manservant or of my maidservant, when they contended with me;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/22-24.htm">Psalm 22:24</a></b></br> For he hath not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted; neither hath he hid his face from him; but when he cried unto him, he heard.</p><p class="hdg">mighty</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/9-14.htm">Job 9:14,19</a></b></br> How much less shall I answer him, <i>and</i> choose out my words <i>to reason</i> with him? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/12-13.htm">Job 12:13-16</a></b></br> With him <i>is</i> wisdom and strength, he hath counsel and understanding… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/26-12.htm">Job 26:12-14</a></b></br> He divideth the sea with his power, and by his understanding he smiteth through the proud… </p><p class="hdg">wisdom.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/31-13.htm">Despise</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-21.htm">Despiseth</a> <a href="/job/29-6.htm">Firm</a> <a href="/job/35-12.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-26.htm">Hard-Hearted</a> <a href="/job/34-37.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/job/33-28.htm">Life</a> <a href="/job/35-13.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/job/31-23.htm">Power</a> <a href="/job/33-17.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/job/31-3.htm">Sinner</a> <a href="/job/33-25.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/job/34-34.htm">Understanding</a> <a href="/job/34-35.htm">Wisdom</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/42-6.htm">Despise</a> <a href="/psalms/69-33.htm">Despiseth</a> <a href="/job/37-18.htm">Firm</a> <a href="/job/36-6.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/ezekiel/2-4.htm">Hard-Hearted</a> <a href="/job/36-13.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/job/36-6.htm">Life</a> <a href="/job/36-9.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/job/36-19.htm">Power</a> <a href="/job/38-2.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/psalms/1-6.htm">Sinner</a> <a href="/job/36-19.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/job/36-26.htm">Understanding</a> <a href="/job/37-16.htm">Wisdom</a><div class="vheading2">Job 36</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/36-1.htm">Elihu shows how God is just in his ways</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/36-16.htm">How Job's sins hinder God's blessings</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/36-24.htm">God's works are to be magnified</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/36.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/job/36.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Indeed, God is mighty</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the omnipotence of God, a central theme throughout the Book of Job. The Hebrew word for "mighty" here underscores God's unparalleled power and authority over creation. This aligns with other scriptural affirmations of God's might, such as in <a href="/psalms/147-5.htm">Psalm 147:5</a>, which declares, "Great is our Lord and mighty in power." The context of Job, a book that deals with suffering and divine sovereignty, highlights that God's might is not just in physical power but in His ability to govern the universe with justice and wisdom.<p><b>but He despises no one</b><br>This phrase reveals God's impartiality and His love for all creation. Despite His might, God does not look down on anyone, reflecting His just and merciful nature. This is consistent with the biblical teaching that God shows no favoritism (<a href="/acts/10-34.htm">Acts 10:34-35</a>). In the cultural context of the ancient Near East, where gods were often seen as capricious and favoring the powerful, this statement is revolutionary, portraying a God who values each individual.<p><b>He is mighty in strength of understanding</b><br>Here, the focus shifts to God's wisdom and understanding, which are as mighty as His power. This echoes the theme of divine wisdom found in <a href="/proverbs/3-19.htm">Proverbs 3:19</a>, "By wisdom the LORD laid the earth’s foundations." The phrase suggests that God's understanding is not just intellectual but also practical, guiding His actions and decisions. In the context of Job, this is crucial, as it reassures that God's governance of the world, including human suffering, is based on perfect wisdom. This understanding is ultimately fulfilled in Christ, who is described as the wisdom of God (<a href="/1_corinthians/1-24.htm">1 Corinthians 1:24</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/elihu.htm">Elihu</a></b><br>A young man who speaks to Job and his friends, offering a perspective on God's justice and power. He is the speaker in this passage.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>A righteous man who suffers greatly and seeks to understand the reasons for his suffering.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The Almighty, whose attributes of might and understanding are highlighted in this verse.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/u/uz.htm">Uz</a></b><br>The land where Job lived, often associated with the setting of the events in the Book of Job.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/job's_friends.htm">Job's Friends</a></b><br>Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who attempt to explain Job's suffering through traditional wisdom.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_might_and_compassion.htm">God's Might and Compassion</a></b><br>God is both mighty and compassionate. His power does not lead to despising anyone, showing that true strength is accompanied by love and understanding.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_god's_nature.htm">Understanding God's Nature</a></b><br>Recognizing God's attributes helps us trust Him more deeply, especially in times of suffering or confusion.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_balance_of_power_and_wisdom.htm">The Balance of Power and Wisdom</a></b><br>God's might is perfectly balanced with His understanding. This balance is a model for leadership and decision-making in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trusting_in_divine_wisdom.htm">Trusting in Divine Wisdom</a></b><br>In moments of doubt or suffering, we can rely on God's infinite understanding, knowing that He sees the bigger picture.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/humility_before_god.htm">Humility Before God</a></b><br>Acknowledging God's might and wisdom should lead us to humility, recognizing our limitations and the need for divine guidance.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_36.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 36</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_god_'despise_no_one'_yet_judge.htm">In Job 36:5, how can God “despise no one” if other scriptures depict His wrath and judgment against certain people?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_job_5_17's_view_on_suffering_contradict_other_scriptures.htm">In Job 5:17, why is suffering portrayed as proof of divine discipline, and does this contradict other scriptures where suffering occurs without such a cause?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_doesn't_job_28_5_match_geology.htm">If Job 28:5 implies far-reaching knowledge of earth's processes, why does it not align with modern geological understanding?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_eph._5_3-6_conflict_with_science.htm">Ephesians 5:3-6: Does this strict stance on sexual immorality conflict with scientific understandings of human sexuality?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/36.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 5.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Behold, God is mighty</span>. The preface over, the argument to prove God's justice begins. First, he "is mighty." How unlikely that any one who is mighty - nay, almighty - should be unjust! Next, he despiseth not any. Job has wrongly charged him with "despising the work of his own hands." In truth, he despises nothing that he has made. "Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall to the ground without your Father. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered" (<a href="/matthew/10-29.htm">Matthew 10:29, 30</a>). Much less, then, is any man despised. Moreover, God is mighty in strength and wisdom; or rather, <span class="accented">in strength of undertaking</span> and therefore above the weakness of being unjust. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/36-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Indeed</span><br /><span class="heb">הֶן־</span> <span class="translit">(hen-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interjection<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2005.htm">Strong's 2005: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lo! behold!</span><br /><br /><span class="word">God [is]</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵ֣ל</span> <span class="translit">(’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_410.htm">Strong's 410: </a> </span><span class="str2">Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">mighty,</span><br /><span class="heb">כַּ֭בִּיר</span> <span class="translit">(kab·bîr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3524.htm">Strong's 3524: </a> </span><span class="str2">Great, mighty, much</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but He despises</span><br /><span class="heb">יִמְאָ֑ס</span> <span class="translit">(yim·’ās)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3988.htm">Strong's 3988: </a> </span><span class="str2">To spurn, to disappear</span><br /><br /><span class="word">no one;</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלֹ֣א</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[He is] mighty</span><br /><span class="heb">כַּ֝בִּ֗יר</span> <span class="translit">(kab·bîr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3524.htm">Strong's 3524: </a> </span><span class="str2">Great, mighty, much</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in strength</span><br /><span class="heb">כֹּ֣חַֽ</span> <span class="translit">(kō·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3581.htm">Strong's 3581: </a> </span><span class="str2">A small reptile (of unknown species)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of understanding.</span><br /><span class="heb">לֵֽב׃</span> <span class="translit">(lêḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3820.htm">Strong's 3820: </a> </span><span class="str2">The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/36-5.htm">Job 36:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/36-5.htm">Job 36:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/36-5.htm">Job 36:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/36-5.htm">Job 36:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/36-5.htm">Job 36:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/36-5.htm">Job 36:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/36-5.htm">Job 36:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/36-5.htm">Job 36:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/36-5.htm">Job 36:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/36-5.htm">Job 36:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/36-5.htm">OT Poetry: Job 36:5 Behold God is mighty and doesn't despise (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/36-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 36:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 36:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/36-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 36:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 36:6" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>