Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “God is mighty, but despises no one; he is mighty, and firm in his purpose. New Living Translation “God is mighty, but he does not despise anyone! He is mighty in both power and understanding. English Standard Version “Behold, God is mighty, and does not despise any; he is mighty in strength of understanding. Berean Standard Bible Indeed, God is mighty, but He despises no one; He is mighty in strength of understanding. King James Bible Behold, God is mighty, and despiseth not any: he is mighty in strength and wisdom. New King James Version “Behold, God is mighty, but despises no one; He is mighty in strength of understanding. New American Standard Bible “Behold, God is mighty but does not reject anyone; He is mighty in strength of understanding. NASB 1995 “Behold, God is mighty but does not despise any; He is mighty in strength of understanding. NASB 1977 “Behold, God is mighty but does not despise any; He is mighty in strength of understanding. Legacy Standard Bible Behold, God is mighty but does not reject; He is mighty in the power of His heart. Amplified Bible “Behold, God is mighty, and yet does not despise anyone [nor regard any as trivial]; He is mighty in the strength and power of understanding. Christian Standard Bible Yes, God is mighty, but he despises no one; he understands all things. Holman Christian Standard Bible Yes, God is mighty, but He despises no one; He understands all things. American Standard Version Behold, God is mighty, and despiseth not any: He is mighty in strength of understanding. Contemporary English Version Although God is mighty, he cares about everyone and makes fair decisions. English Revised Version Behold, God is mighty, and despiseth not any: he is mighty in strength of understanding. GOD'S WORD® Translation "Certainly, God is mighty. He doesn't despise anyone. He is mighty and brave. Good News Translation How strong God is! He despises no one; there is nothing he doesn't understand. International Standard Version "Indeed God is mighty and he doesn't show disrespect; he is mighty and strong of heart. Majority Standard Bible Indeed, God is mighty, but He despises no one; He is mighty in strength of understanding. NET Bible Indeed, God is mighty; and he does not despise people, he is mighty, and firm in his intent. New Heart English Bible "Look, God is mighty, and doesn't despise anyone. He is mighty in strength of understanding. Webster's Bible Translation Behold, God is mighty, and despiseth not any: he is mighty in strength and wisdom. World English Bible “Behold, God is mighty, and doesn’t despise anyone. He is mighty in strength of understanding. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBehold, God [is] mighty, and does not despise, "" Mighty [in] power [and] heart. Young's Literal Translation Lo, God is mighty, and despiseth not, Mighty in power and heart. Smith's Literal Translation Behold, God is mighty, and he will not despise: mighty in strength of heart. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleGod doth not cast away the mighty, whereas he himself also is mighty. Catholic Public Domain Version God does not abandon the powerful, for he himself is also powerful. New American Bible Look, God is great, not disdainful; his strength of purpose is great. He does not preserve the life of the wicked. New Revised Standard Version “Surely God is mighty and does not despise any; he is mighty in strength of understanding. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBehold, God is mighty, and does not despise him who is pure as milk. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Behold, God is mighty; he does not despise him that is pure as milk OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Behold, God is mighty, yet He despiseth not any; He is mighty in strength of understanding. Brenton Septuagint Translation But know that the Lord will not cast off an innocent man: being mighty in strength of wisdom, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Elihu Declares God's Justice and Power…4For truly my words are free of falsehood; one perfect in knowledge is with you. 5Indeed, God is mighty, but He despises no one; He is mighty in strength of understanding. 6He does not keep the wicked alive, but He grants justice to the afflicted.… Cross References Psalm 147:5 Great is our Lord, and mighty in power; His understanding has no limit. James 5:11 See how blessed we consider those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy. Isaiah 40:28 Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary; His understanding is beyond searching out. Romans 11:33 O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways! Psalm 145:3 Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised; His greatness is unsearchable. 1 John 3:20 Even if our hearts condemn us, God is greater than our hearts, and He knows all things. Isaiah 55:8-9 “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,” declares the LORD. / “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts. Romans 16:27 to the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ! Amen. Psalm 139:6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain. 1 Corinthians 1:25 For the foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man’s strength. Daniel 2:20-21 and declared: “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to Him. / He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. Psalm 18:30 As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him. 1 Timothy 1:17 Now to the King eternal, immortal, and invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. Isaiah 28:29 This also comes from the LORD of Hosts, who is wonderful in counsel and excellent in wisdom. Psalm 92:5 How great are Your works, O LORD, how deep are Your thoughts! Treasury of Scripture Behold, God is mighty, and despises not any: he is mighty in strength and wisdom. despiseth Job 10:3 Is it good unto thee that thou shouldest oppress, that thou shouldest despise the work of thine hands, and shine upon the counsel of the wicked? Job 31:13 If I did despise the cause of my manservant or of my maidservant, when they contended with me; Psalm 22:24 For he hath not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted; neither hath he hid his face from him; but when he cried unto him, he heard. mighty Job 9:14,19 How much less shall I answer him, and choose out my words to reason with him? … Job 12:13-16 With him is wisdom and strength, he hath counsel and understanding… Job 26:12-14 He divideth the sea with his power, and by his understanding he smiteth through the proud… wisdom. Jump to Previous Despise Despiseth Firm Gives Hard-Hearted Heart Life Mighty Power Purpose Sinner Strength Understanding WisdomJump to Next Despise Despiseth Firm Gives Hard-Hearted Heart Life Mighty Power Purpose Sinner Strength Understanding WisdomJob 36 1. Elihu shows how God is just in his ways16. How Job's sins hinder God's blessings 24. God's works are to be magnified Indeed, God is mighty This phrase emphasizes the omnipotence of God, a central theme throughout the Book of Job. The Hebrew word for "mighty" here underscores God's unparalleled power and authority over creation. This aligns with other scriptural affirmations of God's might, such as in Psalm 147:5, which declares, "Great is our Lord and mighty in power." The context of Job, a book that deals with suffering and divine sovereignty, highlights that God's might is not just in physical power but in His ability to govern the universe with justice and wisdom. but He despises no one He is mighty in strength of understanding Persons / Places / Events 1. ElihuA young man who speaks to Job and his friends, offering a perspective on God's justice and power. He is the speaker in this passage. 2. Job A righteous man who suffers greatly and seeks to understand the reasons for his suffering. 3. God The Almighty, whose attributes of might and understanding are highlighted in this verse. 4. Uz The land where Job lived, often associated with the setting of the events in the Book of Job. 5. Job's Friends Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who attempt to explain Job's suffering through traditional wisdom. Teaching Points God's Might and CompassionGod is both mighty and compassionate. His power does not lead to despising anyone, showing that true strength is accompanied by love and understanding. Understanding God's Nature Recognizing God's attributes helps us trust Him more deeply, especially in times of suffering or confusion. The Balance of Power and Wisdom God's might is perfectly balanced with His understanding. This balance is a model for leadership and decision-making in our lives. Trusting in Divine Wisdom In moments of doubt or suffering, we can rely on God's infinite understanding, knowing that He sees the bigger picture. Humility Before God Acknowledging God's might and wisdom should lead us to humility, recognizing our limitations and the need for divine guidance.Verse 5. - Behold, God is mighty. The preface over, the argument to prove God's justice begins. First, he "is mighty." How unlikely that any one who is mighty - nay, almighty - should be unjust! Next, he despiseth not any. Job has wrongly charged him with "despising the work of his own hands." In truth, he despises nothing that he has made. "Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall to the ground without your Father. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered" (Matthew 10:29, 30). Much less, then, is any man despised. Moreover, God is mighty in strength and wisdom; or rather, in strength of undertaking and therefore above the weakness of being unjust. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Indeedהֶן־ (hen-) Interjection Strong's 2005: Lo! behold! God [is] אֵ֣ל (’êl) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 410: Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty mighty, כַּ֭בִּיר (kab·bîr) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 3524: Great, mighty, much but He despises יִמְאָ֑ס (yim·’ās) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3988: To spurn, to disappear no one; וְלֹ֣א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no [He is] mighty כַּ֝בִּ֗יר (kab·bîr) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 3524: Great, mighty, much in strength כֹּ֣חַֽ (kō·aḥ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3581: A small reptile (of unknown species) of understanding. לֵֽב׃ (lêḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre Links Job 36:5 NIVJob 36:5 NLT Job 36:5 ESV Job 36:5 NASB Job 36:5 KJV Job 36:5 BibleApps.com Job 36:5 Biblia Paralela Job 36:5 Chinese Bible Job 36:5 French Bible Job 36:5 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 36:5 Behold God is mighty and doesn't despise (Jb) |
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