Job 36:5
God is mighty, but doesn't despise anyone; he is powerful in strength and understanding.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Behold, God is mighty, and despiseth not any: he is mighty in strength and wisdom.
In Context
6He does not keep the wicked alive, but gives justice to the oppressed.
Cross References
Job 9:14So how much less could I answer God, or choose my words to argue with him!
Job 10:3Do you enjoy accusing me? Why do you reject me, someone you made with your own hands, and yet smile on the scheming of the wicked?
Job 26:12He calmed the sea with his power; because he knew what to do, he crushed Rahab.
Job 37:23We cannot approach the Almighty for he is far beyond us in power and justice, and doing right.
Psalms 99:4having kingly power. You love justice; you make impartial decisions. You have made sure everything is done in fairness and according to what's right.
Psalms 147:5Our Lord is great! His power is immense! There's no limit to what he understands!
Matthew Henry on Job 36:2-5
The Address of Elihu. ( b. c. 1520.) 1 Elihu also proceeded, and said, 2 Suffer me a little, and I will show thee that I have yet to speak on God's behalf. 3 I will fetch my knowledge from afar, and will ascribe righteousness to my Maker. 4 For truly my words shall not be false: he that is perfect in knowledge is with thee. Once more Elihu begs the patience of the auditory, and Job's particularly, for he has not said all that he has to say, but he will not detain them long. Stand about me a little (so some read… Read the whole commentary →