New American Standard Bible 2020
Job 37:24
Job 37:24 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Men do therefore fear him: he respecteth not any that are wise of heart.
- New International Version (NIV)Therefore, people revere him, for does he not have regard for all the wise in heart?”
- English Standard Version (ESV)Therefore men fear him; he does not regard any who are wise in their own conceit."
- New King James Version (NKJV)Therefore men fear Him; He shows no partiality to any who are wise of heart.”
Context of Job 37:24
22From the north comes golden splendor; Around God is awesome majesty. 23The Almighty--we cannot find Him; He is exalted in power And He will not violate justice and abundant righteousness. Therefore people fear Him; He does not regard any who are wise of heart.”
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לָ֭כֵן יְרֵא֣וּהוּ אֲנָשִׁ֑ים לֹֽא־יִ֝רְאֶ֗ה כָּל־חַכְמֵי־לֵֽב׃ פRead the interlinear
Cross-references for Job 37:24
- Psalms 130:4But there is forgiveness with You, So that You may be revered.
- Jeremiah 32:39and I will give them one heart and one way, so that they will fear Me always, for their own good and for the good of their children after them.
- Jeremiah 33:9It will be to Me a name of joy, praise, and glory before all the nations of the earth, which will hear of all the good that I do for them, and they will be frightened and tremble because of all the good and all the peace that I make for it.’
- Hosea 3:5Afterward the sons of Israel will return and seek the Lord their God and David their king; and they will come trembling to the Lord and to His goodness in the last days.
- Matthew 10:28And do not be afraid of those who kill the body but are unable to kill the soul; but rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
- Luke 12:4“Now I say to you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that have nothing more that they can do.
- Romans 2:4Or do you think lightly of the riches of His kindness and restraint and patience, not knowing that the kindness of God leads you to repentance?
- Romans 11:20Quite right, they were broken off for their unbelief, but you stand by your faith. Do not be conceited, but fear;
- Job 5:13He captures the wise by their own cleverness, And the advice of the cunning is quickly thwarted.
- Ecclesiastes 9:11I again saw under the sun that the race is not to the swift and the battle is not to the warriors, and neither is bread to the wise nor wealth to the discerning, nor favor to the skillful; for time and chance overtake them all.
- Isaiah 5:21Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes And clever in their own sight!
- Matthew 11:25At that time Jesus said, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent, and have revealed them to infants.
- Luke 10:21At that very time He rejoiced greatly in the Holy Spirit, and said, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent and have revealed them to infants. Yes, Father, for doing so was well pleasing in Your sight.
- 1 Corinthians 1:26For consider your calling, brothers and sisters, that there were not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble;
- 1 Corinthians 3:19For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in the sight of God. For it is written: “He is the one who catches the wise by their craftiness”;
Commentaries on Job 37:24
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 24Men do therefore - Therefore men, אנשים anashim, wretched, miserable, ignorant, sinful men, should fear him. He respecteth not any - No man is valuable in his sight on account of his wisdom; for what is his wisdom when compared with that of the Omniscient? Whatever good is in man, God alone is the author of it. Let him, therefore, that glorieth, glory in the Lord. Thus ends the speech of Elihu; a speech of a widely different description, on the whole…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 24Men do therefore fear him - There is reason why they should fear him, or why they should treat him with reverence. He respecteth not any that are wise of heart - He pursues his own plans, and forms and executes his own counsels. He is not dependent upon the suggestions of people, and does not listen to their advice. In his schemes he is original and independent, and people should therefore regard him with profound veneration. This is the sum of all that…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 21-24Verses 21-24 Elihu concludes his discourse with some great sayings concerning the glory of God. Light always is, but is not always to be seen. When clouds come between, the sun is darkened in the clear day. The light of God's favour shines ever towards his faithful servants, though it be not always seen. Sins are clouds, and often hinder us from seeing that bright light which is in the face of God. Also, as to those thick clouds of sorrow which often…Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2424. do--rather, "ought." wise--in their own conceits.Read the comment
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Notes
- 1. Job 37:24 Matt 10:28 ↩
- 2. Job 37:24 Job 5:13; Matt 11:25; 1 Cor 1:26 ↩
Commentaries on Job 37
- 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
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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