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Job 34:17 Cross-References
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“Shall even he that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is most just? govern: Heb. bind?”
Job 34:17 (KJV)
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Commentary on Job 34:17
Shall even he that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is most just? This rhetorical question from Elihu strikes at the heart of theodicy—the defense of God's justice. The Hebrew word mishpat (מִשְׁפָּט, "right" or "justice") emphasizes God's moral perfection and righteous governance. Elihu challenges Job's implicit accusation that God acts unjustly by posing an absurd proposition: could one who hates justice possibly govern the universe?The logic is irrefutable—governance requires justice. A ruler who despises righteousness cannot maintain moral order, execute fair judgment, o...
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Cross-References for Job 34:17
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“the Rock of Israel spoke to me”
“that you may be justified?”
“to kill the righteous with the wicked”
“What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? God forbid.”
“what will we say? Is God unrighteous who inflicts wrath? I speak like men do.”
“Job did not sin”
“Shall Shimei not be put to death for this”