King James Version
What Does Job 37:23 Mean?
“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.”
Context
21
And now men see not the bright light which is in the clouds: but the wind passeth, and cleanseth them.
22
Fair weather cometh out of the north: with God is terrible majesty. Fair: Heb. Gold
23
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.
24
Men do therefore fear him: he respecteth not any that are wise of heart.
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(23) **Touching the Almighty, we cannot find him out.**—He is excellent, or mighty, in power and justice, &c.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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Cross-References
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