Job 34:26 Meaning and Explanation
“He striketh them as wicked men in the open sight of others;”
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Read Full Chapter →God strikes the wicked openly, in plain view, marking His judgment as public and just.
What Does Job 34:26 Mean?
Elihu notes that God strikes the wicked 'in the open sight of others' -- not in hidden vengeance but in plain view, so that His judgment is seen and acknowledged. The public nature of the act underscores its justice; it is no secret deed but a visible vindication of what is right before all.
That God's judgments can be open teaches that His justice is not arbitrary but vindicated for all to see. In the end, righteousness will be made manifest, and every mouth will confess that His judgments are true. 'Thy righteousness also, O God, is very high.' The day comes when what is now hidden will be revealed, and the justice of God will stand unmistakable before the whole creation.
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What does Job 34:26 mean?
God strikes the wicked openly, in plain view, marking His judgment as public and just.