Job 36:23 - Exposition

Who hath enjoined him his way? (comp. Job 34:13 ). While God is thus the universal and all-perfect Teacher, there are some who would fain instruct him, dictate the course which he ought to pursue, improve and amend his universe. Something of this spirit has appeared in Job's remonstrances, which seem to insinuate that the Divine government of the world might be carried on better than it is (see Job 9:22-24 ; Job 10:3 ; Job 13:20-26 ; Job 16:11-17 , etc.). Elihu's intention is to reprove Job for his presumption. Or who can say, Thou hast wrought iniquity? Job has not said this; but he has gone near to saying it ( Job 9:24 ; Job 10:3 ; Job 21:7-26 ; Job 24:2-12 , etc.); compare the comment on Job 34:5-12 .