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In His justice and great righteousness He does not oppress.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/37.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br /><i>Touching</i> the Almighty, we cannot find him out: <i>he is</i> excellent in power, and in judgment, and in plenty of justice: he will not afflict.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/37.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br /><i>As for</i> the Almighty, we cannot find Him; <i>He is</i> excellent in power, <i>In</i> judgment and abundant justice; He does not oppress.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/37.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“The Almighty—we cannot find Him; He is exalted in power And He will not violate justice and abundant righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/37.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220The Almighty— we cannot find Him; He is exalted in power And He will not do violence to justice and abundant righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/37.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“The Almighty—we cannot find Him; He is exalted in power; And He will not do violence to justice and abundant righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/37.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The Almighty—we cannot find Him; He is exalted in power And He will not afflict justice and abundant righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/37.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“The Almighty—we cannot find Him; He is exalted in power And He will not do violence to [nor disregard] justice and abundant righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/37.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Almighty—we cannot reach him — he is exalted in power! He will not violate justice and abundant righteousness,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/37.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Almighty—we cannot reach Him— He is exalted in power! He will not oppress justice and abundant righteousness, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/37.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Touching the Almighty, we cannot find him out: He is excellent in power; And in justice and plenteous righteousness he will not afflict.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/37.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />God cannot be seen--but his power is great, and he is always fair. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/37.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Touching the Almighty, we can not find him out; he is excellent in power: and in judgment and plenteous justice he will not afflict.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/37.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The Almighty, whom we can't reach, is great in power and judgment, has more than enough righteousness, and does not oppress.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/37.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />God's power is so great that we cannot come near him; he is righteous and just in his dealings with us. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/37.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />We cannot find the Almighty— he is majestic in power and justice, and overflowing with righteousness; he never oppresses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/37.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Almighty is beyond our reach; He is exalted in power! In His justice and great righteousness He does not oppress.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/37.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />As for the Almighty, we cannot attain to him! He is great in power, but justice and abundant righteousness he does not oppress. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/37.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />We can't reach Shaddai. He is exalted in power. In justice and great righteousness, he will not oppress.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/37.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/37.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />We can’t reach the Almighty. He is exalted in power. In justice and great righteousness, he will not oppress. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/37.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The Mighty! We have not found Him out, "" High in power and judgment, "" He does not answer! And abundant in righteousness,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/37.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The Mighty! we have not found Him out, High in power and judgment, He doth not answer! And abundant in righteousness,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/37.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The Almighty we found not: great of power and judgment, and much justice, he will not afflict.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/37.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />We cannot find him worthily : he is great in strength, and in judgment, and in justice, and he is ineffable. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/37.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />We are not worthy to be able to find him. Great in strength, great in judgment, great in justice: he is indescribable.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/37.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The Almighty! We cannot find him, preeminent in power and judgment, abundant in justice, who never oppresses. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/37.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The Almighty —we cannot find him; he is great in power and justice, and abundant righteousness he will not violate.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/37.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />As for the Almighty, he is excellent in power and in justice; the Prince of the righteous will not afflict his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/37.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Great power and judgment and great innocent ones he will not answer<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/37.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The Almighty, whom we cannot find out, is excellent in power, Yet to judgment and plenteous justice He doeth no violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/37.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and we do not find another his equal in strength: <i>as for</i> him that judges justly, dost thou not think that he listens?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/37-23.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=5843" 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/37.htm">Elihu Proclaims God's Majesty</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">22</span>Out of the north He comes in golden splendor; awesome majesty surrounds Him. <span class="reftext">23</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7706.htm" title="7706: šad·day (N-proper-ms) -- The Almighty. From shadad; the Almighty.">The Almighty</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">is beyond</a> <a href="/hebrew/4672.htm" title="4672: mə·ṣā·nu·hū (V-Qal-Perf-1cp:: 3ms) -- To attain to, find. ">our reach;</a> <a href="/hebrew/7689.htm" title="7689: śag·gî- (Adj-msc) -- Great. From saga'; mighty.">He is exalted</a> <a href="/hebrew/3581.htm" title="3581: ḵō·aḥ (N-ms) -- Or kowach; from an unused root meaning to be firm; vigor, literally or figuratively; also a large lizard.">in power!</a> <a href="/hebrew/4941.htm" title="4941: ū·miš·pāṭ (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Judgment. ">In His justice</a> <a href="/hebrew/7230.htm" title="7230: wə·rōḇ- (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- Multitude, abundance, greatness. From rabab; abundance.">and great</a> <a href="/hebrew/6666.htm" title="6666: ṣə·ḏā·qāh (N-fs) -- Righteousness. From tsadaq; rightness, subjectively, objectively, morally or figuratively.">righteousness</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">He does not</a> <a href="/hebrew/6031.htm" title="6031: yə·‘an·neh (V-Piel-Imperf-3ms) -- To be bowed down or afflicted. A primitive root; to depress literally or figuratively, transitive or intransitive.">oppress.</a> </span><span class="reftext">24</span>Therefore, men fear Him, for He is not partial to the wise in heart.”…<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/40-28.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="/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="/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="/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="/1_timothy/6-16.htm">1 Timothy 6:16</a></span><br />He alone is immortal and dwells in unapproachable light. No one has ever seen Him, nor can anyone see Him. To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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="/deuteronomy/32-4.htm">Deuteronomy 32:4</a></span><br />He is the Rock, His work is perfect; all His ways are just. A God of faithfulness without injustice, righteous and upright is He.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/1-5.htm">1 John 1:5</a></span><br />And this is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you: God is light, and in Him there is no darkness at all.<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="/isaiah/45-9.htm">Isaiah 45:9</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’?<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="/james/1-17.htm">James 1:17</a></span><br />Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow.<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="/exodus/15-11.htm">Exodus 15:11</a></span><br />Who among the gods is like You, O LORD? Who is like You—majestic in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/2-10.htm">1 Corinthians 2:10-11</a></span><br />But God has revealed it to us by the Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. / For who among men knows the thoughts of man except his own spirit within him? So too, no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">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.</p><p class="hdg">we</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/37-19.htm">Job 37:19</a></b></br> Teach us what we shall say unto him; <i>for</i> we cannot order <i>our speech</i> by reason of darkness.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/11-7.htm">Job 11:7</a></b></br> Canst thou by searching find out God? canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/26-14.htm">Job 26:14</a></b></br> Lo, these <i>are</i> parts of his ways: but how little a portion is heard of him? but the thunder of his power who can understand?</p><p class="hdg">excellent</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/9-4.htm">Job 9:4,19</a></b></br> <i>He is</i> wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who hath hardened <i>himself</i> against him, and hath prospered? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/12-13.htm">Job 12:13</a></b></br> With him <i>is</i> wisdom and strength, he hath counsel and understanding.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/36-5.htm">Job 36:5</a></b></br> Behold, God <i>is</i> mighty, and despiseth not <i>any: he is</i> mighty in strength <i>and</i> wisdom.</p><p class="hdg">in judgment</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/36-5.htm">Psalm 36:5-7</a></b></br> Thy mercy, O LORD, <i>is</i> in the heavens; <i>and</i> thy faithfulness <i>reacheth</i> unto the clouds… </p><p class="hdg">he will</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/16-7.htm">Job 16:7-17</a></b></br> But now he hath made me weary: thou hast made desolate all my company… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/30-5.htm">Psalm 30:5</a></b></br> For his anger <i>endureth but</i> a moment; in his favour <i>is</i> life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy <i>cometh</i> in the morning.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/lamentations/3-32.htm">Lamentations 3:32,33</a></b></br> But though he cause grief, yet will he have compassion according to the multitude of his mercies… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/36-31.htm">Abundance</a> <a href="/job/36-28.htm">Abundant</a> <a href="/job/19-2.htm">Afflict</a> <a href="/job/35-13.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/job/36-26.htm">Exalted</a> <a href="/esther/1-4.htm">Excellent</a> <a href="/job/34-11.htm">Find</a> <a href="/job/33-24.htm">Found</a> <a href="/job/36-31.htm">Full</a> <a href="/job/37-6.htm">Great</a> <a href="/job/36-22.htm">High</a> <a href="/job/22-4.htm">Judging</a> <a href="/job/36-17.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/job/36-17.htm">Justice</a> <a href="/job/37-6.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/job/20-10.htm">Oppress</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-15.htm">Plenteous</a> <a href="/job/22-25.htm">Plenty</a> <a href="/job/37-6.htm">Power</a> <a href="/job/29-19.htm">Reach</a> <a href="/job/36-3.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/job/36-22.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/job/36-26.htm">Searching</a> <a href="/job/37-6.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/ezra/7-24.htm">Touching</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-12.htm">Violate</a> <a href="/job/30-18.htm">Violence</a> <a href="/job/36-23.htm">Wrong</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/38-34.htm">Abundance</a> <a href="/psalms/5-7.htm">Abundant</a> <a href="/psalms/44-2.htm">Afflict</a> <a href="/job/40-2.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/psalms/12-8.htm">Exalted</a> <a href="/psalms/8-1.htm">Excellent</a> <a href="/psalms/10-15.htm">Find</a> <a href="/job/41-9.htm">Found</a> <a href="/job/42-17.htm">Full</a> <a href="/job/38-21.htm">Great</a> <a href="/job/38-15.htm">High</a> <a href="/psalms/7-6.htm">Judging</a> <a href="/job/40-8.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/job/40-8.htm">Justice</a> <a href="/job/41-12.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/psalms/10-18.htm">Oppress</a> <a href="/psalms/86-5.htm">Plenteous</a> <a href="/psalms/17-14.htm">Plenty</a> <a href="/job/39-11.htm">Power</a> <a href="/psalms/32-6.htm">Reach</a> <a href="/psalms/4-1.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/job/40-2.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/job/38-16.htm">Searching</a> <a href="/job/38-3.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/isaiah/5-1.htm">Touching</a> <a href="/psalms/89-31.htm">Violate</a> <a href="/psalms/7-9.htm">Violence</a> <a href="/job/40-8.htm">Wrong</a><div class="vheading2">Job 37</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/37-1.htm">God is to be feared because of his great works</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/37-15.htm">His wisdom is unsearchable in them</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'; 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In the context of the Book of Job, it reflects the theme of human limitation in understanding divine purposes. The term "Almighty" (Hebrew: Shaddai) is used frequently in Job, highlighting God's supreme power and authority. This aligns with <a href="/isaiah/55-8.htm">Isaiah 55:8-9</a>, where God's thoughts and ways are described as higher than human understanding. The idea of God being beyond human reach also resonates with the New Testament, where Paul in <a href="/romans/11-33.htm">Romans 11:33</a> speaks of the depth of God's wisdom and knowledge as unsearchable.<p><b>He is exalted in power!</b><br>This phrase underscores God's omnipotence. Throughout the Bible, God's power is demonstrated in creation, miracles, and His sovereignty over nations. In Job, God's power is evident in the natural world, as seen in the preceding chapters where God speaks of His control over the elements and creatures. This connects to <a href="/psalms/147-5.htm">Psalm 147:5</a>, which declares God's understanding as infinite and His power as great. The exaltation of God's power serves as a reminder of His ability to accomplish His will, as seen in the deliverance of Israel from Egypt and the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which are pivotal demonstrations of divine power.<p><b>In His justice and great righteousness</b><br>Here, the focus is on God's moral attributes. Justice and righteousness are central to God's character, as seen throughout the Old Testament, particularly in the Law given to Israel. <a href="/deuteronomy/32-4.htm">Deuteronomy 32:4</a> describes God as a "God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is He." The prophets, such as Isaiah and Amos, frequently call Israel to reflect God's justice and righteousness in their society. In the New Testament, these attributes are fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who embodies God's righteousness and brings justice through His sacrificial death and resurrection, as seen in <a href="/romans/3-21.htm">Romans 3:21-26</a>.<p><b>He does not oppress.</b><br>This phrase highlights God's fairness and benevolence. Unlike human rulers who may abuse power, God's use of power is always just and for the good of His creation. This is consistent with the biblical narrative where God is portrayed as a defender of the oppressed and a judge of the wicked, as seen in <a href="/psalms/103-6.htm">Psalm 103:6</a>. The assurance that God does not oppress provides comfort to believers, affirming that His actions are always motivated by love and justice. This is further exemplified in the life of Jesus, who, in <a href="/matthew/11-28.htm">Matthew 11:28-30</a>, invites the weary and burdened to find rest in Him, demonstrating God's gentle and humble heart.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>A man of great faith and patience, who endured immense suffering and sought understanding of God's ways.<br><br>2. <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 majesty and justice.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_almighty.htm">The Almighty (God)</a></b><br>The central figure in the Book of Job, whose power, justice, and righteousness are beyond human comprehension.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_heavens.htm">The Heavens</a></b><br>Often referenced in Job as a symbol of God's majesty and the vastness of His creation.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_suffering_of_job.htm">The Suffering of Job</a></b><br>The context in which this verse is spoken, highlighting the struggle to understand divine justice amidst human suffering.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_incomprehensible_nature.htm">God's Incomprehensible Nature</a></b><br>We must acknowledge that God's ways and thoughts are beyond human understanding. This calls for humility and trust in His divine wisdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_exaltation_of_god's_power.htm">The Exaltation of God's Power</a></b><br>Recognizing God's exalted power should lead us to worship and reverence. His power is unmatched and serves as a foundation for our faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_justice_and_righteousness.htm">Divine Justice and Righteousness</a></b><br>God's justice is perfect and His righteousness is great. We can trust that He does not oppress, even when circumstances seem unjust.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_character.htm">Trust in God's Character</a></b><br>In times of suffering or confusion, we should rely on the unchanging nature of God's justice and righteousness, knowing He is always good.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/responding_to_god's_majesty.htm">Responding to God's Majesty</a></b><br>Our response to God's majesty should be one of awe and submission, acknowledging His sovereignty over all creation.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_37.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 37</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_the_righteous_suffer.htm">If God wants to protect His people, why does He allow the righteous to suffer at the hands of the wicked?</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_does_bildad_blame_job's_kids'_deaths.htm">How can Bildad confidently claim (Job 8:2-4) that Job's children must have sinned to deserve death, when other passages suggest righteous people can suffer unjustly?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_god_value_human_righteousness.htm">In Job 22:2-3, if God gains nothing from human righteousness, how do we reconcile this with other passages emphasizing God's delight in obedience?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/job/37.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(23) <span class= "bld">Touching the Almighty, we cannot find him out.</span>--He is excellent, or mighty, in power and justice, &c.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/37.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 23.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Touching the Almighty, we cannot find him out</span>. This is the "conclusion of the whole matter." God is inscrutable, and man must hide his face before him and not presume to judge him. He is also excellent in power, and in judgment, and in plenty of justice. His moral perfection is on a par with his might and majesty. <span class="cmt_word">He will not afflict</span>; rather, he <span class="accented">will not answer</span>; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> he will not account to men for his doings, or condescend to justify himself in their eyes. His acts cannot but be righteous. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/37-23.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">The Almighty</span><br /><span class="heb">שַׁדַּ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(šad·day)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7706.htm">Strong's 7706: </a> </span><span class="str2">The Almighty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is beyond</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹֽא־</span> <span class="translit">(lō-)</span><br /><span class="parse">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">our reach;</span><br /><span class="heb">מְ֭צָאנֻהוּ</span> <span class="translit">(mə·ṣā·nu·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common plural | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4672.htm">Strong's 4672: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He is exalted</span><br /><span class="heb">שַׂגִּיא־</span> <span class="translit">(śag·gî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7689.htm">Strong's 7689: </a> </span><span class="str2">Mighty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in power!</span><br /><span class="heb">כֹ֑חַ</span> <span class="translit">(ḵō·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<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">In His justice</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמִשְׁפָּ֥ט</span> <span class="translit">(ū·miš·pāṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4941.htm">Strong's 4941: </a> </span><span class="str2">A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and great</span><br /><span class="heb">וְרֹב־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·rōḇ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7230.htm">Strong's 7230: </a> </span><span class="str2">Multitude, abundance, greatness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">righteousness,</span><br /><span class="heb">צְ֝דָקָ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(ṣə·ḏā·qāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6666.htm">Strong's 6666: </a> </span><span class="str2">Rightness, subjectively, objectively</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He does not</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹ֣א</span> <span class="translit">(lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">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">oppress.</span><br /><span class="heb">יְעַנֶּֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(yə·‘an·neh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6031.htm">Strong's 6031: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be bowed down or afflicted</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/37-23.htm">Job 37:23 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/37-23.htm">Job 37:23 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/37-23.htm">Job 37:23 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/37-23.htm">Job 37:23 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/37-23.htm">Job 37:23 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/37-23.htm">Job 37:23 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/37-23.htm">Job 37:23 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/37-23.htm">Job 37:23 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/37-23.htm">Job 37:23 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/37-23.htm">Job 37:23 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/37-23.htm">OT Poetry: Job 37:23 We can't reach the Almighty (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/37-22.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 37:22"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 37:22" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/37-24.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 37:24"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 37:24" /></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>