King James Version
What Does Job 22:15 Mean?
“Hast thou marked the old way which wicked men have trodden?”
Context
13
And thou sayest, How doth God know? can he judge through the dark cloud? How: or, What
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Thick clouds are a covering to him, that he seeth not; and he walketh in the circuit of heaven.
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Hast thou marked the old way which wicked men have trodden?
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Which were cut down out of time, whose foundation was overflown with a flood: whose: Heb. a flood was poured upon their foundation
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Which said unto God, Depart from us: and what can the Almighty do for them? for: or, to
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(15) **Hast thou marked the old way . . .?**—Rather, *Dost thou keep the old way which the wicked men trod? Dost thou hold their tenets?*
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
This verse is found in the book of Job. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Theological Significance
Job 22:15 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
Cross-References
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