Job 34:22

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Job 34:22

darkness. Hebrew. hashak. See note on Job 3:6 . read more

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Job 34:22

Job 34:22. There is no darkness, nor shadow of death— i.e. "Not death itself shall conceal the workers of iniquity from the eye of God, or withdraw them from his justice: Men may flatter themselves with the hope of annihilation, if they please; but they will find themselves sadly disappointed when they come to make trial of the other state." Peters. Instead of that he should enter, in the latter clause of the next verse, Heath reads, When he shall enter. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Job 34:22

22. shadow of death—thick darkness (Amos 9:2; Amos 9:3; Psalms 139:12). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Job 34:1-37

3. Elihu’s second speech ch. 34Elihu, in this speech, sought to refute Job’s charge that God was unjust. He tried to answer Job’s question, "Why doesn’t God have mercy on me?" He first addressed the three friends (Job 34:10-15, plural "you" in Hebrew) and then spoke to Job (Job 34:16-27, singular "you"). In his first speech Elihu had alluded to Eliphaz’s arguments. In this one he took up Bildad’s (Job 34:2; Job 34:34). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Job 34:10-37

Elihu’s defense of God’s justice 34:10-37As the three friends, Elihu believed God was acting perfectly justly in allowing Job to suffer, and that Job was insolent to accuse God of being unjust (Job 34:10). He then reviewed God’s character to illustrate His justice (Job 34:11-30)."Elihu [in Job 34:10-15] repeats the self-evident truth that God can do no wrong. He attaches three thoughts to this proposition. First, he infers from God’s supremacy as Creator that He is not accountable to anyone... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Job 34:1-37

The Speeches of Elihu (continued)1-9. Elihu appeals to his hearers to judge the matter. He protests against the complaints of Job that he was treated unjustly by God, and that it was no profit to be righteous.3. Cp. Job 12:11. 4. Judgment] RV ’that which is right.’5. My judgment] i.e. my right.6. RV ’Notwithstanding my right I am accounted a liar: My wound is incurable, though I am without transgression.’ Right = innocence. 7, 8. Elihu implies that, in indulging in such reckless remarks, Job... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Job 34:22

(22) There is no darkness.—As Job had perhaps seemed to imply in Job 24:13-16. read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Job 34:1-37

XXV.POST-EXILIC WISDOMJob 32:1-22; Job 33:1-33; Job 34:1-37A PERSONAGE hitherto unnamed in the course of the drama now assumes the place of critic and judge between Job and his friends. Elihu, son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram, appears suddenly and as suddenly disappears. The implication is that he has been present during the whole of the colloquies, and that, having patiently waited his time, he expresses the judgment he has slowly formed on arguments to which he has given close... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Job 34:1-37

CHAPTER 34 1. Hear my words ye wise men (Job 34:1-4 ) 2. The refutation of Job’s accusation of God (Job 34:5-30 ) 3. Job needs testing to the end (Job 34:31-37 ) Job 34:1-4 . In beginning this part of the address, in which Elihu vindicates God’s character against Job’s insinuations, he addresses the friends of Job, and perhaps others who were gathered there. He wants them to pay the closest attention to what he will say. Job 34:5-30 . This is the main burden of his address; it is taken... read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Job 34:1-37

HIS APPEAL AS TO WISE MEN (vv.1-4) Since Job had wisely refrained from speaking, Elihu makes an appeal to all his hearers, as to wise men (v.2). This reminds us of1 Corinthians 10:15; 1 Corinthians 10:15, "I speak as to wise men: judge for yourselves what I say." Having heard Elihu's first words, Job and his friends were wise to listen rather than to speak. They had knowledge enough to know that their knowledge was deficient. But in listening they could test the words of Elihu, a test that... read more

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