What is the meaning of Job 36:25? All mankind has seen it Elihu has just pointed to God’s majestic works in creation—thunder, lightning, rain, and the sustaining of life (Job 36:22-24). With that backdrop he declares, “All mankind has seen it.” • The statement is absolute. Everyone, everywhere, sees evidence of God’s power in the natural order. • Scripture echoes this universal testimony: “The heavens declare the glory of God… there is no speech or language where their voice is not heard” (Psalm 19:1-4). Paul agrees: “Since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities… have been clearly seen” (Romans 1:19-20). • Because the evidence is universal, no one can claim ignorance. Elihu is setting the stage to say that Job—and all of us—should respond in humility and trust rather than doubt God’s justice or wisdom (Job 37:14). men behold it from afar While everyone sees God’s works, we do so “from afar.” • The phrase acknowledges our limited vantage point. We observe the vastness of God’s deeds, yet we cannot grasp their full scope. Isaiah felt this distance: “My thoughts are not your thoughts… as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways” (Isaiah 55:8-9). • The distance calls for reverence, not skepticism. Elihu urges Job to remember that mysteries remain, but God’s greatness is never in question (Job 37:5-7). • It also invites hope: although we see “in a mirror dimly” now, one day believers will know fully (1 Corinthians 13:12). For now, the right response is to worship—as the psalmist does when he observes the same “far-off” majesty (Psalm 65:5-8). summary Job 36:25 reminds us that God’s creative power is on display for every person, yet our understanding remains partial. Seeing His works should lead us to awe, humility, and confidence that the God who governs the storm also governs our lives with perfect wisdom and righteousness. |
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