Job 34:21-22

21 “His eyes are on the ways of mortals; he sees their every step.
22 There is no deep shadow, no utter darkness, where evildoers can hide.

Job 34:21-22 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO JOB 34

In this chapter Elihu reassumes his discourse, and proceeds in his answer to Job, in which are first a preface exciting attention, Job 34:1-4; then a charge is brought against Job, expressed in or extracted from some words that dropped from his lips, not so well guarded, Job 34:5-9; a refutation of these expressions of his in a variety of arguments, Job 34:10-30; and the chapter is closed with some good advice to Job, Job 34:31-33; and with an earnest request of Elihu to men of understanding, to join with him in trying him to the uttermost, Job 34:34-37.

Cross References 5

  • 1. Jeremiah 32:19
  • 2. Job 31:4; S Job 14:16; Proverbs 15:3; S Hebrews 4:13
  • 3. Psalms 74:20; Psalms 139:12
  • 4. S Job 3:5; Amos 9:2-3
  • 5. S Genesis 3:8; S Job 11:20
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