Job 37:23

Job 37:23

21 Even now men cannot look at the light when it is bright in the skies,
When the wind has passed and cleared them.

22 He comes from the north as golden splendor;
With God is awesome majesty.

23 As for the Almighty, ^awe cannot find Him;
^bHe is excellent in power,
In judgment and abundant justice;
He does not oppress.

24 Therefore men ^afear Him;
He shows no partiality to any who are ^bwise of heart.”

Commentaries:

Adam Clarke

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Touching the Almighty, we cannot find him out - This is a very abrupt exclamation, and highly descriptive of the state of mind in which Elihu was at this time; full of solemnity, wonder, and astonishment, at his own contemplation of this "great First Cause, least understood." The Almighty! we cannot find him out.

Excellent in power and in judgment - We must not pretend to comprehend his being, the mode of his existence, the wisdom of his counsels, nor the mysteries of his conduct.

He will not afflict - la yeanneh , he will not Answer. He will give account of none of his matters to us. We cannot comprehend his motives, nor the ends he has in view.

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