Job 12:23 Meaning
He increaseth the nations, and destroyeth them: he enlargeth the nations, and straiteneth them again.
Context Explained
21He poureth contempt upon princes, and weakeneth the strength of the mighty.
22He discovereth deep things out of darkness, and bringeth out to light the shadow of death.
23He increaseth the nations, and destroyeth them: he enlargeth the nations, and straiteneth them again.
24He taketh away the heart of the chief of the people of the earth, and causeth them to wander in a wilderness where there is no way.
25They grope in the dark without light, and he maketh them to stagger like a drunken man.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Daniel 4:35
Both verses affirm God's control over nations and their fates.
Acts 17:26
God's sovereignty in determining nations is echoed in Paul's speech.
Isaiah 40:23
Both highlight God's authority over rulers and nations.
Source: Job 12:23