Job 36:5
Behold, God is great, but despiseth not any; Great is he in strength of understanding.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
Behold, God is mighty, and despiseth not any: he is mighty in strength and wisdom.
In Context
4Truly my words shall not be false: A man of sound knowledge is before thee.
6He suffereth not the wicked to prosper, But rendereth justice to the oppressed.
Cross References
Job 9:14How much less shall I answer him, And choose out words to contend with him?
Job 10:3Is it a pleasure to thee to oppress, And to despise the work of thy hands, And to shine upon the plans of the wicked?
Job 26:12By his power he stilleth the sea, Yea, by his wisdom he smiteth its pride.
Job 37:23The Almighty, we cannot find him out; Great is he in power and justice, Abundant in righteousness; he doth not oppress.
Psalms 99:4Let them declare the glory of the King who loveth justice! Thou hast established equity; Thou dost execute justice in Jacob!
Psalms 147:5Great is our Lord, and mighty in power; His understanding is infinite.
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 →