Bible Strands
Job 37:23
The Almighty is beyond our reach; He is exalted in power! In His justice and great righteousness He does not oppress.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Elihu speaks to Job and his assembled friends, concluding his description of God's storm manifestation in Job 37:22.
The words — שַׁדַּי (sha.Dai) means "Almighty," while מְצָאנוּהוּ (me.tza.nu.hu) literally translates to "we have found him," coupled with שַׂגִּיא כֹחַ (sa.gi' kho'ach) meaning "exalted in power."
The thread — The verse's emphasis on divine inaccessibility and impartial justice aligns with Romans 11:33, 1 Timothy 6:16, and Job 36:5.
Why it lands — The text states that God's justice and righteousness ensure He does not oppress, requiring the reader to submit to His sovereign authority without demanding full comprehension.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
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.
Cross-references
- Romans 11:33 O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways!
- 1 Timothy 6:16 He alone is immortal and dwells in unapproachable light. No one has ever seen Him, nor can anyone see Him. To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen.
- Job 36:5 Indeed, God is mighty, but He despises no one; He is mighty in strength of understanding.
- Psalms 99:4 The mighty King loves justice. You have established equity; You have exercised justice and righteousness in Jacob.
- Lamentations 3:32 Even if He causes grief, He will show compassion according to His abundant loving devotion.
- Job 9:4 God is wise in heart and mighty in strength. Who has resisted Him and prospered?
- Job 11:7 Can you fathom the deep things of God or discover the limits of the Almighty?
- Psalms 30:5 For His anger is fleeting, but His favor lasts a lifetime. Weeping may stay the night, but joy comes in the morning.
- Proverbs 30:3 I have not learned wisdom, and I have no knowledge of the Holy One.
- Isaiah 45:21 Speak up and present your case—yes, let them take counsel together. Who foretold this long ago? Who announced it from ancient times? Was it not I, the LORD? There is no other God but Me, a righteous God and Savior; there is none but Me.