Job 36:3

I will obtain my knowledge from far off; 1 I will acknowledge that righteousness belongs to my Maker. 1

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I will fetch my knowledge from afar, and will ascribe righteousness to my Maker.

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2“Permit me to speak a little longer, and I will show you some things 1 because I have a little more to say in defense of God. 1

4For indeed, my words will not be false; 1 someone who is mature in knowledge is with you. 1

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Cross References

Job 8:3Does God pervert justice? 1 Does the Almighty pervert righteousness? 1

Job 28:20From where, then, comes wisdom? 1 Where is the place of understanding? 1

Job 32:8But there is a spirit in a man; 1 the breath of the Almighty gives him understanding. 1

Job 34:10So listen to me, you men of understanding: 1 far be it from God that he should do wickedness; 1 far be it from the Almighty that he should commit sin. 1

Psalms 11:7For Yahweh is righteous, and he loves righteousness; 1 the upright will see his face.

Proverbs 2:4if you seek it like you would seek silver 1 and search for understanding as you would seek hidden treasures, 1

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 →

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