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"Isn`t God in the heights of heaven? See the height of the stars, how high they are!

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A Truth Used as a Weapon

Commentators explain that Eliphaz begins with a correct statement: God is infinitely exalted, higher than the stars. However, he isn't praising God. He's using this truth to build a false accusation, implying that Job believes God is too distant and high up to notice human sin. This serves as a warning about how biblical truths can be twisted to support a false argument.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Job 22:12

18th Century

Theologian

Is not God in the height of heaven? - In the highest heaven. That is, is not God exalted over all worlds? This seems to be intended to refer…

John Gill

John Gill

On Job 22:12

17th Century

Pastor

[Is] not God in the height of heaven ?
&c.] The heaven is high, it has its name from its height, and is noted for it…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Job 22:5–14

17th Century

Minister

Eliphaz brought heavy charges against Job, without reason for his accusations, except that Job was afflicted as he supposed God always afflicted ev…