Job 22:25 Meaning and Explanation
“Yea, the Almighty shall be thy defence, and thou shalt have plenty of silver.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Eliphaz declares that the Almighty Himself will be Job's defense and treasure.
What Does Job 22:25 Mean?
Here Eliphaz reaches the height of his appeal. He declares that the Almighty Himself will be Job's defense, his very treasure of precious silver. The image lifts beyond material wealth to God as the believer's true riches.
This is the crown of the chapter's promise. When God is our defense, we need no other security, and when He is our treasure, we lack nothing of worth. The faithful have always confessed that the Lord is their portion, more precious than gold or silver. To have God Himself as our shield and our wealth is the truest prosperity there is. Everything else may be taken, but the one whose treasure is God can never be made poor.
Job 22:25 in the Original Language
betser (בֶּצֶר), 'defence' -- precious ore or treasure, here naming God Himself as the believer's wealth and security.
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What does Job 22:25 mean?
Eliphaz declares that the Almighty Himself will be Job's defense and treasure.