Job 36:3
I will get my knowledge from afar, and will ascribe righteousness to my Maker.
World English Bible Classic
In The King James Version
I will fetch my knowledge from afar, and will ascribe righteousness to my Maker.
In Context
2“Bear with me a little, and I will show you; for I still have something to say on God’s behalf.
4For truly my words are not false. One who is perfect in knowledge is with you.
Cross References
Job 8:3Does God pervert justice? Or does the Almighty pervert righteousness?
Job 28:20Where then does wisdom come from? Where is the place of understanding?
Job 32:8But there is a spirit in man, and the Spirit of the Almighty gives them understanding.
Job 34:10“Therefore listen to me, you men of understanding: far be it from God, that he should do wickedness, from the Almighty, that he should commit iniquity.
Psalms 11:7For the LORD is righteous. He loves righteousness. The upright shall see his face.
Proverbs 2:4if you seek her as silver, and search for her as for hidden treasures;
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 →