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Job 34:10
Therefore listen to me, O men of understanding. Far be it from God to do wrong, and from the Almighty to act unjustly.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The speaker addresses men of understanding to counter the claim that delighting in God yields no profit. This declaration occurs within a discourse responding to accusations that God's dealings are unfair.
The words — חָלִ֖לָה (cha.Li.lah) means "far be it," and מֵ/רֶ֗שַׁע (me./Re.sha') translates to "from wickedness." These terms ground the verse's assertion that moral failure is impossible for God.
The thread — This denial of divine injustice appears in Deuteronomy 32:4, 2 Chronicles 19:7, and Romans 9:14. Each reference explicitly rejects the notion that God acts unfairly.
Why it lands — The text requires readers to dismiss accusations that God commits wrong and to acknowledge the Almighty's inherent justice. It demands a clear intellectual boundary against the idea that divine actions lack moral integrity.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Therefore hearken unto me, ye men of understanding: far be it from God, that he should do wickedness; and from the Almighty, that he should commit iniquity.
Cross-references
- Romans 9:14 What then shall we say? Is God unjust? Certainly not!
- Deuteronomy 32:4 He is the Rock, His work is perfect; all His ways are just. A God of faithfulness without injustice, righteous and upright is He.
- 2 Chronicles 19:7 And now, may the fear of the LORD be upon you. Be careful what you do, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery.”
- Job 8:3 Does God pervert justice? Does the Almighty pervert what is right?
- James 1:13 When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone.
- Genesis 18:25 Far be it from You to do such a thing—to kill the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous and the wicked are treated alike. Far be it from You! Will not the Judge of all the earth do what is right?”
- Job 36:23 Who has appointed His way for Him, or told Him, ‘You have done wrong’?
- Psalms 92:15 to proclaim, “The LORD is upright; He is my Rock, and in Him there is no unrighteousness.”
- Romans 3:4 Certainly not! Let God be true and every man a liar. As it is written: “So that You may be proved right when You speak and victorious when You judge.”
- Job 37:23 The Almighty is beyond our reach; He is exalted in power! In His justice and great righteousness He does not oppress.