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Yes surely, God will not do wickedly, Neither will the Almighty pervert justice.
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A Foundational Truth
Commentators stress that this verse declares an absolute and foundational truth: God's character is perfectly just. Albert Barnes notes this principle must be held 'at all hazards.' Elihu repeats it to correct Job's thinking, establishing that any view of God or suffering must begin with the non-negotiable fact that the Almighty cannot do wrong or pervert justice.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Yea, surely God will not do wickedly - So important does Elihu hold this principle to be, that he repeats it and dwells upon it. He…
19th Century
Baptist
For the work of a man shall he render unto him, and cause every man to find according to his ways. Yea, surely God will not do wickedly, neithe…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Yea, surely God will not do wickedly This truth is repeated and affirmed in the strongest manner; or "will not conde…
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Elihu had shown Job that God meant him no hurt by afflicting him, but intended his spiritual benefit. Here he shows that God did him no wrong by af…
13th Century
Catholic
After accusing Job of wanting to dispute with God, Elihu begins to dispute two points he had already mentioned (Job 33:9–12; [Reference…
