Job 35:10

Key Reflection

In Job 35:10, Elihu is addressing the plight of the oppressed who cry out to God for relief from their suffering due to oppression. The phrase “by reason of the arm of the mighty” suggests that even when people appeal to a powerful and divine figure like God, their cries often go unanswered, highlighting a tension in Job's narrative about why the righteous suffer while wickedness goes unchecked. This verse resonates with an original audience familiar with the social and political realities of oppression by strong rulers or institutions, making them keenly aware that even求助于强大的神明也未必能带来改变。