Job 36:6

"“Behold, God is mighty, and doesn’t despise anyone. He is mighty in strength of understanding."

Key Reflection

This verse emphasizes God's omnipotence and his equitable nature, suggesting that despite his immense power, God does not overlook or disdain any individual. It highlights the contrast between God's strength and understanding, and his just treatment of all humanity.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

He preserveth not the life of the wicked -Elihu here maintains substantially the same sentiment which the three friends of Job had done, that the dealings of God in this life are in accordance with character, and that strict justice is thus maintained. But giveth right to the poor -Margin, “or afflicted.” The Hebrew word often refers to the afflicted, to the humble, or the lowly; and the reference here is to the “lower classes” of society. The idea is, that God deals justly with them, and does not overlook them because they are so poor and feeble that they cannot contribute anything to him.

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