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Job 37:24

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Therefore, men fear Him, for He is not partial to the wise in heart.”

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Matthew Henry Bible Commentaryv. 24

Elihu here goes on to extol the wonderful power of God in the meteors and all the changes of the weather: if, in those changes, we submit to the will of God, take the weather as it is and make the best of it, why should we not do so in other changes of our condition? Here he observes the hand of God, I. In the thunder and lightning (Job 37:1-5). II. In the frost and snow, the rains and wind (Job 37:6-13). III. He applies it to Job, and challenges him to solve the phenomena of these works of nature, that confessing his ignorance in them, he might own himself an incompetent judge in the proceedings of divine Providence, (Job 37:14-22). And then, IV. Concludes with his principle, which he undertook to make out, That God is great and greatly to be feared (Job 37:23, Job 37:24).

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Strong's Concordancev. 24

אֱנוֹשׁ (ʼĕnôwsh, H582) — a man in general (singly or collectively) יָרֵא (yârêʼ, H3372) — to fear; morally, to revere; caus. to frighten רָאָה (râʼâh, H7200) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied,… חָכָם (châkâm, H2450) — wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful) לֵב (lêb, H3820) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the…

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Matthew 10:28rank 6

Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.

I Corinthians 1:26rank 4

Brothers, consider the time of your calling: Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were powerful; not many were of noble birth.

Romans 2:4rank 3

Or do you disregard the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you to repentance?

Psalms 130:4rank 3

But with You there is forgiveness, so that You may be feared.

Job 5:13rank 3

He catches the wise in their craftiness, and sweeps away the plans of the cunning.

Isaiah 5:21rank 3

Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight.

I Corinthians 3:19rank 2

For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness.”

Luke 10:21rank 2

At that time Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was well-pleasing in Your sight.

Jeremiah 33:9rank 2

So this city will bring Me renown, joy, praise, and glory before all the nations of the earth, who will hear of all the good I do for it. They will tremble in awe because of all the goodness and prosperity that I will provide for it.

Jeremiah 32:39rank 2

I will give them one heart and one way, so that they will always fear Me for their own good and for the good of their children after them.

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