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or who can say, Thou hast wrought iniquity?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/36.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Who has assigned Him His way, Or who has said, ‘You have done wrong’?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/36.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Who has appointed Him His way, And who has said, ‘You have done wrong’?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/36.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Who has appointed Him His way, And who has said, &#8216You have done wrong &#8216?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/36.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Who has appointed Him His way, And who has said, ‘Thou hast done wrong’?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/36.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Who has appointed Him His way, And who has said, ‘You have worked <i>out</i> unrighteousness’?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/36.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“Who has appointed God His way, And who can say [to Him], ‘You have done wrong’?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/36.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Who has appointed his way for him, and who has declared, “You have done wrong”?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/36.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Who has appointed His way for Him, and who has declared, &#8220You have done wrong"? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/36.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Who hath enjoined him his way? Or who can say, Thou hast wrought unrighteousness?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/36.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />to guide or correct him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/36.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Who hath enjoined him his way? or who can say, Thou hast wrought unrighteousness?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/36.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Who can tell him which way he should go? Who can say to him, 'You did wrong'?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/36.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />No one can tell God what to do or accuse him of doing evil. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/36.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Who ordained his path for him, and who has asked him, 'You are wrong, aren't you?'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/36.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Who has appointed His way for Him, or told Him, ?You have done wrong??<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/36.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Who has prescribed his ways for him? Or said to him, 'You have done what is wicked'? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/36.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Who has prescribed his way for him? Or who can say, 'You have committed unrighteousness?'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/36.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Who hath enjoined him his way? or who can say, Thou hast wrought iniquity?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/36.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Who has prescribed his way for him? Or who can say, ‘You have committed unrighteousness?’ <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/36.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Who has appointed to Him His way? And who said, You have done iniquity?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/36.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Who hath appointed unto Him his way? And who said, 'Thou hast done iniquity?'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/36.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Who charged upon him his way? and who said, Thou didst iniquity?<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/36.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Who can search out his ways? or who can say to him : Thou has wrought iniquity? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/36.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Who is able to investigate his ways? And who can say, “You have done iniquity,” to him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/36.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Who prescribes for him his way? Who says, “You have done wrong”? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/36.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Who has prescribed for him his way, or who can say, ‘You have done wrong’?<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/36.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Who has enjoined him his way? Or who can say, Thou hast wrought iniquity?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/36.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Who commands concerning his ways, and who says to him: ‘You have done evil?’<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/36.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Who hath enjoined Him His way? Or who hath said: 'Thou hast wrought unrighteousness'?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/36.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And who is he that examines his works? or who can say, he has wrought injustice?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/36-23.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=5642" 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">22</span>Behold, God is exalted in His power. Who is a teacher like Him? <span class="reftext">23</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4310.htm" title="4310: mî- (Interrog) -- An interrogative pronoun of persons, as mah is of things, who?; also whoever; often used in oblique construction with prefix or suffix.">Who</a> <a href="/hebrew/6485.htm" title="6485: p̄ā·qaḏ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To attend to, visit, muster, appoint. A primitive root; to visit; by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.">has appointed</a> <a href="/hebrew/1870.htm" title="1870: dar·kōw (N-csc:: 3ms) -- Way, road, distance, journey, manner. From darak; a road; figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb.">His way</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">for Him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4310.htm" title="4310: ū·mî- (Conj-w:: Interrog) -- An interrogative pronoun of persons, as mah is of things, who?; also whoever; often used in oblique construction with prefix or suffix.">or</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ’ā·mar (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">told Him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6466.htm" title="6466: pā·‘al·tā (V-Qal-Perf-2ms) -- Do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, especially to practise.">‘You have done</a> <a href="/hebrew/5766.htm" title="5766: ‘aw·lāh (N-fs) -- Injustice, unrighteousness. Or lavel; and lavlah; or owlah; or.olah; from aval; evil.">wrong’?</a> </span><span class="reftext">24</span>Remember to magnify His work, which men have praised in song.…<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="/isaiah/40-13.htm">Isaiah 40:13-14</a></span><br />Who has directed the Spirit of the LORD, or informed Him as His counselor? / Whom did He consult to enlighten Him, and who taught Him the paths of justice? Who imparted knowledge to Him and showed Him the way of understanding?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/11-34.htm">Romans 11:34</a></span><br />“Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been His counselor?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/2-16.htm">1 Corinthians 2:16</a></span><br />“For who has known the mind of the Lord, so as to instruct Him?” But we have the mind of Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/45-9.htm">Isaiah 45:9-12</a></span><br />Woe to him who quarrels with his Maker—one clay pot among many. Does the clay ask the potter, ‘What are you making?’ Does your work say, ‘He has no hands’? / Woe to him who says to his father, ‘What have you begotten?’ or to his mother, ‘What have you brought forth?’” / Thus says the LORD, the Holy One of Israel, and its Maker: “Concerning things to come, do you question Me about My sons, or instruct Me in the work of My hands? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/18-6.htm">Jeremiah 18:6</a></span><br />“O house of Israel, declares the LORD, can I not treat you as this potter treats his clay? Just like clay in the potter’s hand, so are you in My hand, O house of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/4-35.htm">Daniel 4:35</a></span><br />All the peoples of the earth are counted as nothing, and He does as He pleases with the army of heaven and the peoples of the earth. There is no one who can restrain His hand or say to Him, ‘What have You done?’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/33-10.htm">Psalm 33:10-11</a></span><br />The LORD frustrates the plans of the nations; He thwarts the devices of the peoples. / The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the purposes of His heart to all generations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/19-21.htm">Proverbs 19:21</a></span><br />Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/14-27.htm">Isaiah 14:27</a></span><br />The LORD of Hosts has purposed, and who can thwart Him? His hand is outstretched, so who can turn it back?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/46-10.htm">Isaiah 46:10</a></span><br />I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/9-19.htm">Romans 9:19-21</a></span><br />One of you will say to me, “Then why does God still find fault? For who can resist His will?” / But who are you, O man, to talk back to God? Shall what is formed say to Him who formed it, “Why did You make me like this?” / Does not the potter have the right to make from the same lump of clay one vessel for special occasions and another for common use?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/1-11.htm">Ephesians 1:11</a></span><br />In Him we were also chosen as God’s own, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything by the counsel of His will,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/115-3.htm">Psalm 115:3</a></span><br />Our God is in heaven; He does as He pleases.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/135-6.htm">Psalm 135:6</a></span><br />The LORD does all that pleases Him in the heavens and on the earth, in the seas and in all their depths.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/8-4.htm">Ecclesiastes 8:4</a></span><br />For the king’s word is supreme, and who can say to him, “What are you doing?”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Who has enjoined him his way? or who can say, You have worked iniquity?</p><p class="hdg">Who hath</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/34-13.htm">Job 34:13-33</a></b></br> Who hath given him a charge over the earth? or who hath disposed the whole world? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/40-13.htm">Isaiah 40:13,14</a></b></br> Who hath directed the Spirit of the LORD, or <i>being</i> his counseller hath taught him? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/11-34.htm">Romans 11:34</a></b></br> For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his counseller?</p><p class="hdg">Thou</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/8-3.htm">Job 8:3</a></b></br> Doth God pervert judgment? or doth the Almighty pervert justice?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/34-10.htm">Job 34:10</a></b></br> Therefore hearken unto me, ye men of understanding: far be it from God, <i>that he should do</i> wickedness; and <i>from</i> the Almighty, <i>that he should commit</i> iniquity.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/40-8.htm">Job 40:8</a></b></br> Wilt thou also disannul my judgment? wilt thou condemn me, that thou mayest be righteous?</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/35-15.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/job/13-23.htm">Committed</a> <a href="/esther/9-31.htm">Enjoined</a> <a href="/job/36-21.htm">Iniquity</a> <a href="/job/36-10.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-5.htm">Prescribed</a> <a href="/job/11-13.htm">Thou</a> <a href="/job/27-4.htm">Unrighteousness</a> <a href="/job/36-15.htm">Way</a> <a href="/job/34-27.htm">Ways</a> <a href="/job/36-15.htm">Wrong</a> <a href="/job/12-9.htm">Wrought</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/7-6.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/psalms/14-1.htm">Committed</a> <a href="/psalms/119-4.htm">Enjoined</a> <a href="/job/36-33.htm">Iniquity</a> <a href="/job/37-12.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/job/38-10.htm">Prescribed</a> <a href="/psalms/16-5.htm">Thou</a> <a href="/psalms/37-1.htm">Unrighteousness</a> <a href="/job/36-31.htm">Way</a> <a href="/job/37-5.htm">Ways</a> <a href="/job/37-23.htm">Wrong</a> <a href="/psalms/11-3.htm">Wrought</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>Who has appointed His way for Him</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the sovereignty and independence of God. In the context of the Book of Job, Elihu is speaking to Job and his friends, asserting that God's ways are beyond human understanding and control. This reflects the biblical theme that God is the ultimate authority, as seen in <a href="/isaiah/40-13.htm">Isaiah 40:13-14</a>, where it is stated that no one can instruct the Lord or be His counselor. The rhetorical question underscores that God’s plans and purposes are self-determined and not subject to human influence or direction.<p><b>or told Him, ‘You have done wrong’?</b><br>This part of the verse highlights the perfection and righteousness of God. It suggests that no one has the authority or the moral standing to accuse God of wrongdoing. This is consistent with the biblical portrayal of God as just and holy, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/32-4.htm">Deuteronomy 32:4</a>, which describes God as a "God of faithfulness and without iniquity, just and upright is He." The idea that God is beyond reproach is also echoed in <a href="/romans/9-20.htm">Romans 9:20</a>, where Paul questions the right of the created to question the Creator. This phrase serves to remind believers of the importance of humility and trust in God's perfect will, even when His actions are beyond human comprehension.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>A man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. His account is a profound exploration of suffering and divine justice.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/elihu.htm">Elihu</a></b><br>A younger friend of Job who speaks in chapters 32-37. He offers a perspective that emphasizes God's justice and sovereignty.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure in the Book of Job, whose ways and wisdom are beyond human understanding.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/u/uz.htm">Uz</a></b><br>The land where Job lived, often associated with the region east of Israel.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_heavenly_court.htm">The Heavenly Court</a></b><br>The setting at the beginning of Job where God and Satan discuss Job's faithfulness.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Recognize that God's ways are beyond human comprehension. We must trust in His perfect wisdom and justice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/human_limitation.htm">Human Limitation</a></b><br>Acknowledge our limited understanding and resist the temptation to judge God's actions or question His righteousness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_trials.htm">Faith in Trials</a></b><br>Like Job, maintain faith and integrity even when God's ways seem mysterious or difficult to understand.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/humility_before_god.htm">Humility Before God</a></b><br>Approach God with humility, recognizing that we cannot dictate or fully understand His plans.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/seeking_wisdom.htm">Seeking Wisdom</a></b><br>Pursue a deeper understanding of God's character through Scripture, prayer, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit.<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/who_is_elihu_in_the_bible.htm">Who is Elihu in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_1's_justice_align_with_job.htm">How can Psalm 1's vision of immediate justice be reconciled with biblical accounts like Job, where the righteous suffer while the wicked seem to prosper?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_zophar_with_psalm_73.htm">How do we reconcile Zophar's rigid cause-and-effect theology in Job 20 with other biblical passages (like Psalm 73) that acknowledge the prosperity of the wicked without immediate judgment?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_the_wicked_thrive_and_righteous_suffer.htm">In Job 36:6-7, where it states the righteous are exalted while the wicked are cut off, why do wicked individuals often thrive, and the righteous sometimes suffer?</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 23.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Who hath enjoined him his way?</span> (comp. <a href="/job/34-13.htm">Job 34:13</a>). While God is thus the universal and all-perfect Teacher, there are some who would fain instruct him, dictate the course which he ought to pursue, improve and amend his universe. Something of this spirit has appeared in Job's remonstrances, which seem to insinuate that the Divine government of the world might be carried on better than it is (see <a href="/job/9-22.htm">Job 9:22-24</a>; <a href="/job/10-3.htm">Job 10:3</a>; <a href="/job/13-20.htm">Job 13:20-26</a>; <a href="/job/16-11.htm">Job 16:11-17</a>, etc.). Elihu's intention is to reprove Job for his presumption. <span class="cmt_word">Or who can say, Thou hast wrought iniquity?</span> Job has not said this; but he has gone near to saying it (<a href="/job/9-24.htm">Job 9:24</a>; <a href="/job/10-3.htm">Job 10:3</a>; <a href="/job/21-7.htm">Job 21:7-26</a>; <a href="/job/24-2.htm">Job 24:2-12</a>, etc.); compare the comment on Job 34:5-12. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/36-23.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">Who</span><br /><span class="heb">מִֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(mî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interrogative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4310.htm">Strong's 4310: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix</span><br /><br /><span class="word">has appointed</span><br /><span class="heb">פָקַ֣ד</span> <span class="translit">(p̄ā·qaḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6485.htm">Strong's 6485: </a> </span><span class="str2">To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit</span><br /><br /><span class="word">His way</span><br /><span class="heb">דַּרְכּ֑וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(dar·kōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1870.htm">Strong's 1870: </a> </span><span class="str2">A road, a course of life, mode of action</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for Him,</span><br /><span class="heb">עָלָ֣יו</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·lāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">or</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמִֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Interrogative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4310.htm">Strong's 4310: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix</span><br /><br /><span class="word">told Him,</span><br /><span class="heb">אָ֝מַ֗ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·mar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">‘You have done</span><br /><span class="heb">פָּעַ֥לְתָּ</span> <span class="translit">(pā·‘al·tā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6466.htm">Strong's 6466: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make, to practise</span><br /><br /><span class="word">wrong’?</span><br /><span class="heb">עַוְלָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘aw·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5766.htm">Strong's 5766: </a> </span><span class="str2">Injustice, unrighteousness</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/36-23.htm">Job 36:23 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/36-23.htm">Job 36:23 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/36-23.htm">Job 36:23 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/36-23.htm">Job 36:23 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/36-23.htm">Job 36:23 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/36-23.htm">Job 36:23 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/36-23.htm">Job 36:23 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/36-23.htm">Job 36:23 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/36-23.htm">Job 36:23 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/36-23.htm">Job 36:23 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/36-23.htm">OT Poetry: Job 36:23 Who has prescribed his way for him? 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