God’s Word Translation
Job 22:14
14Thick clouds surround him so that he cannot see. He walks above the clouds.’
Job 22:14 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Thick clouds are a covering to him, that he seeth not; and he walketh in the circuit of heaven.
- New International Version (NIV)Thick clouds veil him, so he does not see us as he goes about in the vaulted heavens.’
- English Standard Version (ESV)Thick clouds veil him, so that he does not see, and he walks on the vault of heaven.'
- New King James Version (NKJV)Thick clouds cover Him, so that He cannot see, And He walks above the circle of heaven.’
Context of Job 22:14
12“Isn’t God high above in the heavens? Look how high the highest stars are! 13You ask, ‘What does God know? Can he judge ⌞anything⌟ from behind a dark cloud? Thick clouds surround him so that he cannot see. He walks above the clouds.’ 15“Are you following the old path that wicked people have taken? 16They are snatched up before their time. A river washes their foundation away.
Read all of Job 22Job 22:14 word by word
עָבִ֣ים סֵֽתֶר־ל֭וֹ וְלֹ֣א יִרְאֶ֑ה וְח֥וּג שָׁ֝מַ֗יִם יִתְהַלָּֽךְ׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Job 22:14
- Job 34:22There’s no darkness or deep shadow where troublemakers can hide.
- Psalms 33:14From the place where he sits enthroned, he looks down upon all who live on earth.
- Psalms 97:2Clouds and darkness surround him. Righteousness and justice are the foundations of his throne.
- Psalms 139:1O Lord, you have examined me, and you know me.
- Jeremiah 23:24“No one can hide so that I can’t see him,” declares the Lord. “I fill heaven and earth!” declares the Lord.
- Luke 12:2Nothing has been covered that will not be exposed. Whatever is secret will be made known.
Commentaries on Job 22:14
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 14He walketh in the circuit of heaven - He confines himself to those infinitely exalted regions and cares nothing for the inhabitants of the earth.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 14Thick clouds are a covering to him - This is to be understood as expressing what Eliphaz regarded as the sentiment of Job - that so thick clouds intervened between him and man that he could not take cognizance of what was going forward on earth. And he walketh in the circuit of heaven - Upon the arch of heaven, as it seems to be bent over our heads. He walks above that cerulean, so high, that he cannot see what occurs on earth, and to punish mortals. This…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 5-14Verses 5-14 Eliphaz brought heavy charges against Job, without reason for his accusations, except that Job was visited as he supposed God always visited every wicked man. He charges him with oppression, and that he did harm with his wealth and power in the time of his prosperity.Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 12-14What does God know?: Job did not claim that God cannot see, but others have (see Psalms 10:11; 73:11; 94:7).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1414. in the circuit of heaven--only, not taking any part in earthly affairs. Job is alleged as holding this Epicurean sentiment (La 3:44; Is 29:15; 40:27; Jr 23:24; Eze 8:12; Psa 139:12).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Job 22
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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