Job 36:5
Behold, God is mighty, and despiseth not any: he is mighty in strength of understanding.
Revised Version 1895
In The King James Version
Behold, God is mighty, and despiseth not any: he is mighty in strength and wisdom.
In Context
4For truly my words are not false: one that is perfect in knowledge is with thee.
6He preserveth not the life of the wicked: but giveth to the afflicted their right.
Cross References
Job 9:14How much less shall I answer him, and choose out my words to reason with him?
Job 10:3Is it good unto thee that thou shouldest oppress, that thou shouldest despise the work of thine hands, and shine upon the counsel of the wicked?
Job 26:12He stirreth up the sea with his power, and by his understanding he smiteth through Rahab.
Job 37:23Touching the Almighty, we can not find him out; he is excellent in power: and in judgment and plenteous justice he will not afflict.
Psalms 99:4The king’s strength also loveth judgment; thou dost establish equity, thou executest judgment and righteousness 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 →