Job 37:23 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Job 37:21-24

Elihu here concludes his discourse with some short but great sayings concerning the glory of God, as that which he was himself impressed, and desired to impress others, with a holy awe of. He speaks concisely, and in haste, because, it should seem, he perceived that God was about to take the work into his own hands. 1. He observes that God who has said that he will dwell in the thick darkness and make that his pavilion (2 Chron. 6:1; Ps. 18:11) is in that awful chariot advancing towards them,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Job 37:23

Touching the Almighty ,.... Or with respect to God, who is almighty; with whom nothing is impossible; who can do and does do all things he pleases, and more than we can ask or think; and who is all sufficient, as this word is by some rendered; has enough of every thing in himself and of himself to make him happy; and needs not any of his creatures, nor anything they can do or give him, but has a sufficiency for himself and them; we cannot find him out ; found he may be in his works,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 37:23

Touching the Almighty, we cannot find him out - This is a very abrupt exclamation, and highly descriptive of the state of mind in which Elihu was at this time; full of solemnity, wonder, and astonishment, at his own contemplation of this "great First Cause, least understood." The Almighty! we cannot find him out. Excellent in power and in judgment - We must not pretend to comprehend his being, the mode of his existence, the wisdom of his counsels, nor the mysteries of his conduct. He... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 37:1-24

It has been already remarked that there is no natural division between Job 36:1-33 and Job 37:1-24 .—the description of the thunderstorm and its effects runs on. From its effect on cattle, Elihu passes to its effect on man ( Job 37:1-5 ); and thence goes on to speak of other natural manifestations of God's power and marvellousness—snow, violent rain, whirlwind, frost, and the like ( Job 37:6-13 ). He then makes a final appeal to Job to acknowledge his own weakness and God's... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 37:1-24

Elihu to Job: 5. The wonderful works of God. I. WONDERFUL IN RESPECT OF THEIR VARIETY . Beginning with the thunderstorm (verse 2), with its quickly spreading clouds ( Job 36:29 ), its sharp, gleaming bolts (verse 3), its crashing and reverberating peals (verse 4), Elihu passes on to descant upon other natural phenomena—such as the falling of the snow and the rain upon the earth (verse 6); the sweeping of the whirlwind, or hot simoom, from the remote regions of the southern... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 37:14-24

Elihu ends with a personal appeal to Job, based on the statements which he has made. Can Job imagine that he understands the workings of God in nature? If not, how can he venture to challenge God to a controversy? Would it not be better to recognize that his ways are inscrutable? read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 37:23

Touching the Almighty, we cannot find him out . This is the "conclusion of the whole matter." God is inscrutable, and man must hide his face before him and not presume to judge him. He is also excellent in power, and in judgment, and in plenty of justice. His moral perfection is on a par with his might and majesty. He will not afflict ; rather, he will not answer ; i.e. he will not account to men for his doings, or condescend to justify himself in their eyes. His acts cannot but be... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 37:23

The mystery of God. We cannot find out God. In his great strength and perfect equity he will render an account to no man. Here is a mystery, but one that is saved from terror by a sufficient revelation to reassure us of the true righteousness of God. I. THE MYSTERY IS IN THE ACTION OF GOD . His nature is mysterious. But we are not distressed by the difficulty of comprehending it, for we know it must be beyond our grasp, and we may be content to live in peace without... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 37:23

Touching the Almighty, we cannot find him out - See the notes at Job 11:7-9. This sentiment accords with all that Elihu had said, and indeed is what he designed particularly to enforce. But it has a special emphasis here, where God is seen approaching in visible splendor, encompassed with clouds and tempests, and seated on a throne of burnished gold. Such a God, Elihu says, it was impossible to comprehend. His majesty was overwhelming, The passage is much more impressive and solemn, and accords... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Job 37:22-24

Job 37:22-24. Fair weather cometh out of the north From the northern winds, which scatter the clouds and clear the sky. Elihu concludes with some short, but great sayings, concerning the glory of God. He speaks abruptly and in haste, because, it should seem, he perceived God was approaching, and presumed he was about to take the work into his own hands. With God is terrible majesty Those glorious works of his, which I have described, are testimonies of that great and terrible majesty... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Job 37:21-24

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Job 37:23

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 37:23

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 37:1-24

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 37:1-24

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 37:14-24

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 37:23

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 37:23

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 37:23

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Job 37:22-24

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