Job 34:10 · KJV
"Therefore hearken unto me, ye men of understanding: far be it from God, that he should do wickedness; and from the Almighty, that he should commit iniquity."
King James Version
What does Job 34:10 mean? →Passage Context
8Which goeth in company with the workers of iniquity, and walketh with wicked men.
9For he hath said, It profiteth a man nothing that he should delight himself with God.
10Therefore hearken unto me, ye men of understanding: far be it from God, that he should do wickedness; and from the Almighty, that he should commit iniquity.
11For the work of a man shall he render unto him, and cause every man to find according to his ways.
12Yea, surely God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert judgment.
Reflection Questions
1
How does understanding God's nature influence your view of justice?
2
What does it mean for you that God does not commit iniquity?
3
When have you struggled to see God's justice in your life?
Life Application
faith
Trust that God's nature is inherently good, even when circumstances seem unjust.
understanding
Seek to deepen your understanding of God's character through scripture.
Places in This Verse
Uz
A region mentioned in the Book of Job, traditionally thought to be located in Edom or Arabia.
Connection to Jesus
divine attribute
This verse emphasizes God's inherent righteousness, which is a key attribute of Jesus as the embodiment of God's justice and holiness.
See also: Hebrews 4:15
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