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Job 36:22

Job 36:22
Behold, God exalteth by his power: who teacheth like him?

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Behold, God exalteth by his power,.... He exalts himself, or causes himself to be exalted, and even above all the blessing and praise of his creatures; by his power, in the works of creation and…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Behold, God exalteth by his power - The object of Elihu is now to direct the attention of Job to God, and to show him that he has evinced such power and wisdom in his works, that we ought not to…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

God exalteth by his power - He has brought thee low, but he can raise thee up. Thou art not yet out of the reach of his mercy. Thy affliction is a proof that he acts towards thee as a merciful Parent.…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Job 36:15-23

Elihu here comes more closely to Job; and,

I. He tells him what God would have done for him before this if he had been duly humbled under his affliction. "We all know how ready God is to deliver the…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Job 36:22-25

Instead of murmuring Job should bow under the mighty hand of God, who through the operations of His providence is a great teacher of men (Job 36:36); who is supreme (Job 36:36); and whose work all men…