Charles Ellicott Commentary Job 36:22

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Job 36:22

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Job 36:22

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"Behold, God doeth loftily in his power: Who is a teacher like unto him?" — Job 36:22 (ASV)

Behold, God exalteth by his power.

The rest of Elihu’s speech is splendidly eloquent. He expands on the power and majesty of God and appears to be speaking in contemplation of some magnificent natural phenomenon—such as the tempest, hurricane, or whirlwind—out of which the Lord ultimately spoke (Job 38:1). It is probable that this storm was beginning to gather and that it suggested the glorious imagery of Elihu’s speech.

The points are that:

  1. God is the source of greatness.
  2. That there is no teacher like Him (Job 36:22).
  3. That He is absolute as well as almighty (Job 36:23).
  4. That He is unsearchable and eternal (Job 36:26).