Job 22:26 Meaning and Explanation
“For then shalt thou have thy delight in the Almighty, and shalt lift up thy face unto God.”
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Read Full Chapter →Eliphaz promises that Job will delight in God and lift up his face to Him without shame.
What Does Job 22:26 Mean?
Eliphaz describes the joy of the restored soul: delighting in the Almighty and lifting up his face to God. To lift the face, rather than hang the head in shame, is the posture of one at peace with his Maker.
This is the sweet fruit of reconciliation. When sin is put away and the heart is right with God, His presence becomes our greatest delight rather than our dread. We can look up freely, unashamed, as a child gazes into a loving father's face. Such delight in God is the soul's true home. Those whom He has cleansed may approach with confidence and joy, finding in His face not a frown but the light of His favor.
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What does Job 22:26 mean?
Eliphaz promises that Job will delight in God and lift up his face to Him without shame.