Bible Chapter Summary
Job 36 Summary
Elihu's Discourse on Divine Power
Elihu asserts his perfect knowledge and reveals that God is mighty, despiseth not the wicked absolutely, but giveth right to the poor. The righteous are exalted and their days spent in prosperity, while the disobedient perish by the sword. Through affliction and discipline, God teaches transgressors to return from iniquity. Elihu emphasizes God's mastery over natural phenomena—the water cycle and lightning—demonstrating His incomparable power and justice toward all.
Key themes
Key verses
Job 36:5-6
“Behold, God is mighty, and despiseth not any: he is mighty in strength and wisdom.”
Job 36:10
“He openeth also their ear to discipline, and commandeth that they return from iniquity.”
Job 36:22
“Behold, God exalteth by his power: who teacheth like him?”
Job 36:32
“With clouds he covereth the light; and commandeth it not to shine by the cloud that cometh betwixt.”
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