Job 34:10 Meaning and Explanation
“Therefore hearken unto me ye men of understanding: far be it from God, that he should do wickedness; and from the Almighty, that he should commit iniquity.”
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Read Full Chapter →Elihu declares it unthinkable that God could ever do wickedness or commit injustice.
What Does Job 34:10 Mean?
Now Elihu states the central conviction of his whole argument: 'far be it from God, that he should do wickedness.' Addressing the discerning among his hearers, he insists that the Almighty cannot commit iniquity. Whatever else may be uncertain about Job's suffering, the goodness of God is, for Elihu, beyond question.
This is bedrock truth. God's justice is not merely one of His traits but flows from His very nature; He cannot deny Himself. 'Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?' Abraham once asked, and the answer is yes. When His ways are hidden and His purposes dark to us, we may still rest here: the Holy One does no wrong. This conviction does not solve every mystery, but it anchors the soul.
Job 34:10 in the Original Language
shaddai (שַׁדַּי), 'Almighty' -- a title for God emphasizing His overwhelming might and sufficiency.
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What does Job 34:10 mean?
Elihu declares it unthinkable that God could ever do wickedness or commit injustice.