Parallel Verses New International Version The Almighty is beyond our reach and exalted in power; in his justice and great righteousness, he does not oppress. King James Bible 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. Darby Bible Translation The Almighty, we cannot find him out: excellent in power, and in judgment, and in abundance of justice, he doth 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, Job 37:23 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleTouching 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. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge we Job 37:19 Teach us what we shall say to him; for we cannot order our speech by reason of darkness. Job 11:7 Can you by searching find out God? can you find out the Almighty to perfection? Proverbs 30:3,4 I neither learned wisdom, nor have the knowledge of the holy... excellent Job 12:13 With him is wisdom and strength, he has counsel and understanding. Job 36:5 Behold, God is mighty, and despises not any: he is mighty in strength and wisdom. Psalm 62:11 God has spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongs to God. Psalm 65:6 Which by his strength sets fast the mountains; being girded with power: in judgment Psalm 36:5-7 Your mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; and your faithfulness reaches to the clouds... he will Job 16:7-17 But now he has made me weary: you have made desolate all my company... Library Whether the Heavens Should have Been Opened unto Christ at his Baptism?Objection 1: It would seem that the heavens should not have been opened unto Christ at His baptism. For the heavens should be opened unto one who needs to enter heaven, by reason of his being out of heaven. But Christ was always in heaven, according to Jn. 3:13: "The Son of Man who is in heaven." Therefore it seems that the heavens should not have been opened unto Him. Objection 2: Further, the opening of the heavens is understood either in a corporal or in a spiritual sense. But it cannot be understood … Saint Thomas Aquinas—Summa Theologica The Justice of God Cross References Romans 11:33 Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out! 1 Timothy 6:16 who alone is immortal and who lives in unapproachable light, whom no one has seen or can see. To him be honor and might forever. Amen. Job 8:3 Does God pervert justice? Does the Almighty pervert what is right? Job 9:4 His wisdom is profound, his power is vast. Who has resisted him and come out unscathed? Job 11:7 "Can you fathom the mysteries of God? Can you probe the limits of the Almighty? Job 11:8 They are higher than the heavens above--what can you do? They are deeper than the depths below--what can you know? Job 25:2 "Dominion and awe belong to God; he establishes order in the heights of heaven. Jump to Previous Abundance Abundant Afflict Almighty Exalted Excellent Find Found Full Great High Judging Judgment Justice Mighty Oppress Plenteous Plenty Power Reach Righteousness Ruler Searching Strength Touching Violate Violence WrongJump to Next Abundance Abundant Afflict Almighty Exalted Excellent Find Found Full Great High Judging Judgment Justice Mighty Oppress Plenteous Plenty Power Reach Righteousness Ruler Searching Strength Touching Violate Violence WrongLinks Job 37:23 NIVJob 37:23 NLT Job 37:23 ESV Job 37:23 NASB Job 37:23 KJV Job 37:23 Bible Apps Job 37:23 Biblia Paralela Job 37:23 Chinese Bible Job 37:23 French Bible Job 37:23 German Bible Job 37:23 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |