Job 35:6 Meaning and Explanation
“If thou sinnest, what doest thou against him? or if thy transgressions be multiplied, what doest thou unto him?”
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Read Full Chapter →Elihu argues that human sin cannot diminish or harm God in His exalted greatness.
What Does Job 35:6 Mean?
Following the upward look, Elihu draws a conclusion: God is so far above us that our sin cannot wound Him or add to Him. Multiply transgressions as you will — they do not reach up to diminish the Almighty. Elihu means to correct any thought that human behavior obligates God or that the Lord's justice springs from self-interest.
This does not make sin small; it locates its true cost. Our wrongdoing harms ourselves and our neighbors more than it could ever touch God's blessedness. Yet Scripture also shows a Lord who is not coldly untouchable — sin grieves Him (Genesis 6:6), and in Christ He bears its weight for our sake. God's greatness and His nearness are not at war; He stands above all harm, and still stoops to save.
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What does Job 35:6 mean?
Elihu argues that human sin cannot diminish or harm God in His exalted greatness.