1 Elihu also proceeded, and said,
2 Suffer me a little, and I will shew thee that I have yet to speak on God's behalf.
3 I will fetch my knowledge from afar, and will ascribe righteousness to my Maker.
4 For truly my words shall not be false: he that is perfect in knowledge is with thee.
5 Behold, God is mighty, and despiseth not any: he is mighty in strength and wisdom.
6 He preserveth not the life of the wicked: but giveth right to the poor.
7 He withdraweth not his eyes from the righteous: but with kings are they on the throne; yea, he doth establish them for ever, and they are exalted.
8 And if they be bound in fetters, and be holden in cords of affliction;
9 Then he sheweth them their work, and their transgressions that they have exceeded.
10 He openeth also their ear to discipline, and commandeth that they return from iniquity.
11 If they obey and serve him, they shall spend their days in prosperity, and their years in pleasures.
12 But if they obey not, they shall perish by the sword, and they shall die without knowledge.
13 But the hypocrites in heart heap up wrath: they cry not when he bindeth them.
14 They die in youth, and their life is among the unclean.
15 He delivereth the poor in his affliction, and openeth their ears in oppression.
16 Even so would he have removed thee out of the strait into a broad place, where there is no straitness; and that which should be set on thy table should be full of fatness.
17 But thou hast fulfilled the judgment of the wicked: judgment and justice take hold on thee.
18 Because there is wrath, beware lest he take thee away with his stroke: then a great ransom cannot deliver thee.
19 Will he esteem thy riches? no, not gold, nor all the forces of strength.
20 Desire not the night, when people are cut off in their place.
21 Take heed, regard not iniquity: for this hast thou chosen rather than affliction.
22 Behold, God exalteth by his power: who teacheth like him?
23 Who hath enjoined him his way? or who can say, Thou hast wrought iniquity?
24 Remember that thou magnify his work, which men behold.
25 Every man may see it; man may behold it afar off.
26 Behold, God is great, and we know him not, neither can the number of his years be searched out.
27 For he maketh small the drops of water: they pour down rain according to the vapour thereof:
28 Which the clouds do drop and distil upon man abundantly.
29 Also can any understand the spreadings of the clouds, or the noise of his tabernacle?
30 Behold, he spreadeth his light upon it, and covereth the bottom of the sea.
31 For by them judgeth he the people; he giveth meat in abundance.
32 With clouds he covereth the light; and commandeth it not to shine by the cloud that cometh betwixt.
33 The noise thereof sheweth concerning it, the cattle also concerning the vapour.
Chapter 36 of the book of Job in the KJV Holy Bible is part of the dialogue between Job and his friends, specifically the third friend, Elihu. In this chapter, Elihu continues to rebuke Job for his self-righteousness and lack of understanding of God's ways. He also emphasizes the importance of repentance and submission to God's will. The main themes of this chapter include God's justice, the consequences of sin, and the importance of humility and repentance. This chapter serves as a reminder that God is sovereign and just, and that true wisdom comes from submission to Him.
The chapter begins with Elihu addressing Job and his friends, stating that he will speak on God's behalf. He accuses Job of being self-righteous and justifying himself rather than God. Elihu reminds Job that he is a mere mortal and cannot possibly understand the ways of an all-knowing God. He also criticizes Job's friends for failing to provide a satisfactory answer to Job's suffering.
"Bear with me a little, and I will shew thee that I have yet to speak on God's behalf. I will fetch my knowledge from afar, and will ascribe righteousness to my Maker. For truly my words shall not be false: he that is perfect in knowledge is with thee." (Job 36:2-4)
Elihu then goes on to declare God's justice and righteousness. He reminds Job that God is just and does not pervert justice, unlike what Job has been implying in his complaints. Elihu also emphasizes that God does not show favoritism and treats all people equally, whether they are righteous or wicked.
"For he is not a man, as I am, that I should answer him, and we should come together in judgment. Neither is there any daysman betwixt us, that might lay his hand upon us both. Let him take his rod away from me, and let not his fear terrify me: Then would I speak, and not fear him; but it is not so with me." (Job 36:6-7, 33-34)
Elihu's words serve as a reminder that God's ways are higher than our ways and that we must trust in His justice and sovereignty, even in the midst of suffering and confusion.
Elihu also emphasizes the consequences of sin in this chapter. He reminds Job that God punishes the wicked and that suffering can be a result of sin. However, Elihu also acknowledges that God does not always punish the wicked immediately, but rather gives them time to repent and turn back to Him.
"If they obey and serve him, they shall spend their days in prosperity, and their years in pleasures. But if they obey not, they shall perish by the sword, and they shall die without knowledge." (Job 36:11-12)
Elihu's words serve as a warning to Job that his suffering may be a result of his own sin and that he must examine his heart and repent if necessary. This is a reminder to us that sin has consequences and that we must turn to God in repentance and obedience.
Elihu's main message in this chapter is the importance of humility and repentance before God. He encourages Job to humble himself before God and acknowledge his sin, if any. Elihu also emphasizes the importance of seeking God's mercy and forgiveness, rather than trying to justify oneself.
"He shall deliver the island of the innocent: and it is delivered by the pureness of thine hands." (Job 36:7)
Elihu's words serve as a reminder that we are all sinners and in need of God's mercy and forgiveness. We must humble ourselves before Him and seek His forgiveness rather than trying to justify ourselves. This is a lesson that is applicable to all of us, as we are all prone to self-righteousness and pride.
Chapter 36 of the book of Job serves as a reminder of God's justice and sovereignty. It also highlights the consequences of sin and the importance of humility and repentance before God. This chapter reminds us that true wisdom comes from submission to God and recognizing that His ways are higher than our ways. It also serves as a warning against self-righteousness and pride, as these can blind us from seeing our own sin and need for repentance.
The message of this chapter is timeless and applicable to all of us. It serves as a reminder that God is just and sovereign, and that we must trust in His ways, even when we do not understand them. It also reminds us that sin has consequences and that we must humble ourselves before God and seek His forgiveness. This chapter ultimately points us to the importance of having a right relationship with God, acknowledging our need for Him, and living in submission to His will.
Chapter 36 of the book of Job is a powerful reminder of God's justice, the consequences of sin, and the importance of humility and repentance. It serves as a rebuke to Job's self-righteousness and a call for him to humble himself before God. This chapter also serves as a warning to us against self-righteousness and pride, and a reminder of the importance of submitting to God's will. Overall, this chapter highlights the importance of having a right relationship with God and trusting in His sovereignty, even in the midst of suffering and confusion.
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