Job 36:25
New International Version
All humanity has seen it; mortals gaze on it from afar.

New Living Translation
Everyone has seen these things, though only from a distance.

English Standard Version
All mankind has looked on it; man beholds it from afar.

Berean Standard Bible
All mankind has seen it; men behold it from afar.

King James Bible
Every man may see it; man may behold it afar off.

New King James Version
Everyone has seen it; Man looks on it from afar.

New American Standard Bible
“All people have seen it; Mankind looks at it from afar.

NASB 1995
“All men have seen it; Man beholds from afar.

NASB 1977
“All men have seen it; Man beholds from afar.

Legacy Standard Bible
All men have beheld it; Man looks from afar.

Amplified Bible
“All men have seen God’s work; Man looks at it from a distance.

Christian Standard Bible
All mankind has seen it; people have looked at it from a distance.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
All mankind has seen it; people have looked at it from a distance.

American Standard Version
All men have looked thereon; Man beholdeth it afar off.

Contemporary English Version
From down here on earth, everyone has looked up and seen

English Revised Version
All men have looked thereon; man beholdeth it afar off.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Every person has seen it. Mortals have looked at it from a distance.

Good News Translation
Everyone has seen what he has done; but we can only watch from a distance.

International Standard Version
All of mankind sees him; human beings observe him from afar off."

Majority Standard Bible
All mankind has seen it; men behold it from afar.

NET Bible
All humanity has seen it; people gaze on it from afar.

New Heart English Bible
All men have looked thereon. Man sees it afar off.

Webster's Bible Translation
Every man may see it; man may behold it afar off.

World English Bible
All men have looked on it. Man sees it afar off.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
All men have looked on it, "" Man looks attentively from afar.

Young's Literal Translation
All men have looked on it, Man looketh attentively from afar.

Smith's Literal Translation
Every man looked upon it; man shall see from far off.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
All men see him, every one beholdeth afar off.

Catholic Public Domain Version
All men consider him; and each one ponders from a distance.

New American Bible
All humankind beholds it; everyone views it from afar.

New Revised Standard Version
All people have looked on it; everyone watches it from far away.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
All the peoples have seen it, and beheld it from afar.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the children of men saw him and they looked from a distance
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
All men have looked thereon; Man beholdeth it afar off.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Every man has seen in himself, how many mortals are wounded.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Elihu Declares God's Justice and Power
24Remember to magnify His work, which men have praised in song. 25All mankind has seen it; men behold it from afar. 26Indeed, God is great—beyond our knowledge; the number of His years is unsearchable.…

Cross References
Psalm 19:1
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.

Romans 1:20
For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood from His workmanship, so that men are without excuse.

Isaiah 40:26
Lift up your eyes on high: Who created all these? He leads forth the starry host by number; He calls each one by name. Because of His great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing.

Psalm 104:24
How many are Your works, O LORD! In wisdom You have made them all; the earth is full of Your creatures.

Psalm 33:8
Let all the earth fear the LORD; let all the people of the world revere Him.

Psalm 8:3-4
When I behold Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars, which You have set in place— / what is man that You are mindful of him, or the son of man that You care for him?

Psalm 97:6
The heavens proclaim His righteousness; all the peoples see His glory.

Isaiah 45:12
It is I who made the earth and created man upon it. It was My hands that stretched out the heavens, and I ordained all their host.

Psalm 111:2
Great are the works of the LORD; they are pondered by all who delight in them.

Psalm 145:10-12
All You have made will give You thanks, O LORD, and Your saints will bless You. / They will tell of the glory of Your kingdom and speak of Your might, / to make known to men Your mighty acts and the glorious splendor of Your kingdom.

Acts 14:17
Yet He has not left Himself without testimony to His goodness: He gives you rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, filling your hearts with food and gladness.”

Psalm 66:4
All the earth bows down to You; they sing praise to You; they sing praise to Your name.” Selah

Psalm 65:8
Those who live far away fear Your wonders; You make the dawn and sunset shout for joy.

Psalm 148:1-5
Hallelujah! Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise Him in the highest places. / Praise Him, all His angels; praise Him, all His heavenly hosts. / Praise Him, O sun and moon; praise Him, all you shining stars. ...

Isaiah 6:3
And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.”


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All mankind has seen it;
This phrase suggests the universal nature of God's works and His revelation to humanity. In the context of Job, Elihu is speaking about God's greatness and His control over creation, which is evident to all people. This aligns with passages like Romans 1:20, where Paul states that God's invisible qualities are clearly seen in creation, leaving humanity without excuse. The idea that all mankind has seen God's works emphasizes the accessibility of divine revelation through nature, which transcends cultural and geographical boundaries.

men behold it from afar.
This part of the verse highlights the idea that while God's works are visible to all, there is a sense of distance or mystery in fully comprehending His ways. This reflects the theme in Job of human limitation in understanding God's purposes, as seen in Job 11:7-9, where Zophar questions if humans can fathom the mysteries of God. The phrase also suggests a reverence and awe for God's majesty, which is often depicted as being beyond human reach, similar to how the Israelites viewed Mount Sinai from a distance in Exodus 19:12-13. This distance can also be seen as a type of Christ, where Jesus bridges the gap between God and humanity, bringing us closer to understanding God's nature and will.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Elihu
A young man who speaks to Job and his friends, offering a perspective on God's justice and majesty. He is the speaker in this passage.

2. Job
A righteous man who suffers greatly and seeks understanding of his suffering.

3. God's Creation
The context of this verse is Elihu's discourse on the majesty and power of God as seen in creation.

4. Mankind
Refers to all people who witness God's works and creation.

5. The Heavens
Often seen as a representation of God's handiwork and majesty, which mankind observes.
Teaching Points
God's Majesty in Creation
God's creation is a testament to His power and majesty, visible to all people.

Universal Witness
All of humanity has the opportunity to witness God's works, leaving no excuse for ignorance of His presence.

Perspective on Suffering
In the midst of suffering, like Job's, recognizing God's majesty can provide comfort and perspective.

Call to Worship
Observing God's creation should lead us to worship and revere Him for His greatness.

Humility Before God
Recognizing the vastness of God's creation should humble us and remind us of our place in His grand design.Verse 25. - Every man may see it; rather, sees it, or has seen it. Man may behold it afar off; rather, beholds it, or has beheld it, from afar. Job's afflictions have drawn all eyes upon them - not only those of his neighbours, but of many who look on "from afar."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
All
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

mankind
אָדָ֥ם (’ā·ḏām)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being

has seen it;
חָֽזוּ־ (ḥā·zū-)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 2372: To gaze at, to perceive, contemplate, to have a, vision of

men
אֱ֝נ֗וֹשׁ (’ĕ·nō·wōš)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 582: Man, mankind

behold it
יַבִּ֥יט (yab·bîṭ)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5027: To scan, look intently at, to regard

from afar.
מֵרָחֽוֹק׃ (mê·rā·ḥō·wq)
Preposition-m | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 7350: Remote, of place, time, precious


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