Parallel Verses
NET Bible
As for the Almighty, we cannot attain to him! He is great in power, but justice and abundant righteousness he does not oppress.
New American Standard Bible
He is
And
King James Version
Touching the Almighty, we cannot find him out: he is excellent in power, and in judgment, and in plenty of justice: he will not afflict.
Holman Bible
He is exalted in power!
He will not oppress justice and abundant righteousness,
International Standard Version
We cannot find the Almighty he is majestic in power and justice, and overflowing with righteousness; he never oppresses.
A Conservative Version
[O] the Almighty, we cannot find him out. He is excellent in power. And in justice and abundant righteousness he will not afflict.
American Standard Version
Touching the Almighty, we cannot find him out He is excellent in power; And in justice and plenteous righteousness he will not afflict.
Amplified
“The Almighty—we cannot find Him;
He is exalted in power
And He will not do violence to [nor disregard] justice and abundant righteousness.
Bible in Basic English
There is no searching out of the Ruler of all: his strength and his judging are great; he is full of righteousness, doing no wrong.
Darby Translation
The Almighty, we cannot find him out: excellent in power, and in judgment, and in abundance of justice, he doth not afflict.
Julia Smith Translation
The Almighty we found not: great of power and judgment, and much justice, he will not afflict
King James 2000
As for the Almighty, we cannot find him out: he is excellent in power, and in judgment, and in abundant justice: he will not afflict.
Lexham Expanded Bible
[As for] Shaddai, we cannot attain him; [he is] exalted [in] power, and he does not oppress justice and abundant righteousness.
Modern King James verseion
The Almighty, whom we cannot find out, is exalted in power; and to judgment and overflowing righteousness He does no violence.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
It is not we that can find out the Almighty: for in power, equity, and righteousness, he is higher than can be expressed.
New Heart English Bible
We can't reach Shaddai. He is exalted in power. In justice and great righteousness, he will not oppress.
The Emphasized Bible
The Almighty, whom we have not fully found out, is great in vigour, - Neither, justice nor abounding righteousness, will he weaken.
Webster
Touching the Almighty, we cannot find him out: he is excellent in power, and in judgment, and in abundance of justice: he will not afflict.
World English Bible
We can't reach the Almighty. He is exalted in power. In justice and great righteousness, he will not oppress.
Youngs Literal Translation
The Mighty! we have not found Him out, High in power and judgment, He doth not answer! And abundant in righteousness,
Themes
Afflictions » The lord not afflicting
God » Is declared to be » Unsearchable
God » Of israel » Excellencies of
God, Justice of » Declared to be » Plenteous
Power » The lord being powerful
Topics
Interlinear
Matsa'
Koach
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References
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Job 37:23
Verse Info
Context Readings
Elihu Extols God's Majesty
22 From the north he comes in golden splendor; around God is awesome majesty. 23 As for the Almighty, we cannot attain to him! He is great in power, but justice and abundant righteousness he does not oppress. 24 Therefore people fear him, for he does not regard all the wise in heart."
Phrases
Cross References
1 Timothy 6:16
He alone possesses immortality and lives in unapproachable light, whom no human has ever seen or is able to see. To him be honor and eternal power! Amen.
Job 9:4
He is wise in heart and mighty in strength -- who has resisted him and remained safe?
Job 36:5
Indeed, God is mighty; and he does not despise people, he is mighty, and firm in his intent.
Job 11:7
"Can you discover the essence of God? Can you find out the perfection of the Almighty?
Psalm 99:4
The king is strong; he loves justice. You ensure that legal decisions will be made fairly; you promote justice and equity in Jacob.
Romans 11:33
Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how fathomless his ways!
Job 8:3
Does God pervert justice? Or does the Almighty pervert what is right?
Job 9:19
If it is a matter of strength, most certainly he is the strong one! And if it is a matter of justice, he will say, 'Who will summon me?'
Job 12:13
"With God are wisdom and power; counsel and understanding are his.
Job 16:7-17
Surely now he has worn me out, you have devastated my entire household.
Job 26:14
Indeed, these are but the outer fringes of his ways! How faint is the whisper we hear of him! But who can understand the thunder of his power?"
Job 36:26
"Yes, God is great -- beyond our knowledge! The number of his years is unsearchable.
Job 37:19
Tell us what we should say to him. We cannot prepare a case because of the darkness.
Psalm 30:5
For his anger lasts only a brief moment, and his good favor restores one's life. One may experience sorrow during the night, but joy arrives in the morning.
Psalm 36:5-7
O Lord, your loyal love reaches to the sky; your faithfulness to the clouds.
Psalm 62:11
God has declared one principle; two principles I have heard: God is strong,
Psalm 65:6
You created the mountains by your power, and demonstrated your strength.
Psalm 66:3
Say to God: "How awesome are your deeds! Because of your great power your enemies cower in fear before you.
Psalm 93:1
The Lord reigns! He is robed in majesty, the Lord is robed, he wears strength around his waist. Indeed, the world is established, it cannot be moved.
Psalm 146:6-7
the one who made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, who remains forever faithful,
Proverbs 30:3-4
I have not learned wisdom, nor do I have knowledge of the Holy One.
Ecclesiastes 3:11
God has made everything fit beautifully in its appropriate time, but he has also placed ignorance in the human heart so that people cannot discover what God has ordained, from the beginning to the end of their lives.
Isaiah 45:21
Tell me! Present the evidence! Let them consult with one another! Who predicted this in the past? Who announced it beforehand? Was it not I, the Lord? I have no peer, there is no God but me, a God who vindicates and delivers; there is none but me.
Isaiah 63:9
Through all that they suffered, he suffered too. The messenger sent from his very presence delivered them. In his love and mercy he protected them; he lifted them up and carried them throughout ancient times.
Lamentations 3:32-33
Though he causes us grief, he then has compassion on us according to the abundance of his loyal kindness.
Ezekiel 18:23
Do I actually delight in the death of the wicked, declares the sovereign Lord? Do I not prefer that he turn from his wicked conduct and live?
Ezekiel 18:32
For I take no delight in the death of anyone, declares the sovereign Lord. Repent and live!
Matthew 6:13
And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.
Luke 10:22
All things have been given to me by my Father. No one knows who the Son is except the Father, or who the Father is except the Son and anyone to whom the Son decides to reveal him."
Hebrews 12:10
For they disciplined us for a little while as seemed good to them, but he does so for our benefit, that we may share his holiness.