Job 34:29-30

29 But if he remains silent, who can condemn him? If he hides his face, who can see him? Yet he is over individual and nation alike,
30 to keep the godless from ruling, from laying snares for the people.

Job 34:29-30 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 7

  • 1. Psalms 28:1; Psalms 83:1; Psalms 109:1
  • 2. S ver 17; Romans 8:34
  • 3. Psalms 13:1
  • 4. Psalms 83:18; Psalms 97:9
  • 5. S Job 8:13
  • 6. S ver 17
  • 7. Psalms 25:15; Psalms 31:4; Psalms 91:3; Psalms 124:7; Psalms 140:5; Proverbs 29:2-12
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