Job 34:19

"who says to a king, ‘Vile!’ or to nobles, ‘Wicked!’?"

Key Reflection

This verse highlights the impartiality of God's judgment, suggesting that even kings and nobles are subject to divine scrutiny without privilege. It underscores that no one is above accountability before God.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

How much less to him that accepteth not the person of princes -To accept the person of anyone is to treat him with special favor on account of his rank, his wealth, or from favoritism and partiality. This God often disclaims in respect to himself; (compareGalatians 2:6;Acts 10:34;2 Chronicles 19:7;Romans 2:11;Ephesians 6:9;Colossians 3:25), and solemnly forbids it in others; seeJames 2:1,James 2:3,James 2:9;Leviticus 19:15;Deuteronomy 1:17;Deuteronomy 16:19. The meaning here is, that God is entirely impartial in his administration, and treats all as they ought to be treated.

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