King James Version
Job 36:23 in the King James Version says “Who hath enjoined him his way? or who can say, Thou hast wrought iniquity?” — study this verse from Job chapter 36 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Who hath enjoined him his way? or who can say, Thou hast wrought iniquity?”
Job 36:23 · KJV
Take heed, regard not iniquity: for this hast thou chosen rather than affliction.
Behold, God exalteth by his power: who teacheth like him?
Who hath enjoined him his way? or who can say, Thou hast wrought iniquity?
Remember that thou magnify his work, which men behold.
Every man may see it; man may behold it afar off.
KJV Study — Public Domain
who? (occasionally, by a peculiar idiom, of things); also (indefinitely) whoever; often used in oblique construction with prefix or suffix
“Who hath enjoined”
H6485to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
“him his way”
H1870a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
who? (occasionally, by a peculiar idiom, of things); also (indefinitely) whoever; often used in oblique construction with prefix or suffix
“Thou hast wrought”
H6466to do or make (systematically and habitually), especially to practise
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