Hiob 20:6

6 Wenngleich seine Höhe in den Himmel reicht und sein Haupt an die Wolken rührt,

Hiob 20:6 Meaning and Commentary

Job 20:6

Though his excellency mount up to the heavens
Though, in worldly grandeur and glory, he should arrive to such a pitch as the Assyrian monarch was ambitious of, as to ascend into heaven, exalt his throne above the stars of God, and be like the Most High; or be comparable to such a tree, by which the greatness of Nebuchadnezzar's kingdom is expressed, the height whereof reached unto heaven, ( Isaiah 14:12 Isaiah 14:14 ) ( Daniel 4:11 ) ;

and his head reach unto the clouds;
being lifted up with pride, because of his greatness, and looking with contempt and scorn on others; the Septuagint version is, "if his gifts ascend up to heaven" which well agrees with an hypocrite possessed of great gifts, and proud of them; as Capernaum was highly favoured with external things, as the presence of Christ, his ministry and miracles, and so said to be exalted unto heaven, yet, because of its impenitence and unbelief, should be brought down to hell, ( Matthew 11:23 ) .

Hiob 20:6 In-Context

4 Weißt du nicht, daß es allezeit so gegangen ist, seitdem Menschen auf Erden gewesen sind:

5 daß der Ruhm der Gottlosen steht nicht lange und die Freude des Heuchlers währt einen Augenblick?

6 Wenngleich seine Höhe in den Himmel reicht und sein Haupt an die Wolken rührt,

7 so wird er doch zuletzt umkommen wie Kot, daß die, welche ihn gesehen haben, werden sagen: Wo ist er?

8 Wie ein Traum vergeht, so wird er auch nicht zu finden sein, und wie ein Gesicht in der Nacht verschwindet.