Job 34:21-23

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.
23 God has no need to examine people further, that they should come before him for judgment.

Job 34:21-23 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. 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
  • 6. Psalms 11:4
  • 7. Job 11:11
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