Job 34:26

"Therefore he takes knowledge of their works. He overturns them in the night, so that they are destroyed."

Key Reflection

In Job 34:26, the verse suggests that God is omniscient and knows all the actions of His creatures; He brings about their destruction at a time when they least expect it, highlighting both His sovereignty and judgment. This passage underscores the contrast between human deception and divine truth, where what seems hidden from others is known by God and ultimately brought to light or punishment.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

He striketh them as wicked men -literally, “Under the wicked, or on account of the wicked, he smites them.” That is, he deals with them “as if” they were wicked; he regards and treats them as such. He deals with them “under” the general character of wicked people, and punishes them accordingly. In the open sight of others -Margin, as in Hebrew “in the place of beholders.” The idea is, that it is done openly or publicly. Their sins had been committed in secret, but they are punished openly. The manifestation of the divine displeasure is in the presence of spectators, or is so open and public, that it cannot but be seen.

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