The Chosen Key Word in this Chapter is “Iniquity” it comes from the Hebrew Word “avel” which means “iniquity, injustice.”
Elihu argues passionately that God, by His very nature, cannot possibly act unjustly. Welcome to Bible Life Basics Chapter Reviews, I am Chris and this is Job 34.
Elihu continues, calling wise men and those with knowledge to hear him, since the ear tries words as the mouth tastes food, urging them to choose judgment among themselves and know among themselves what is good, since Job has said he is righteous, yet God has taken away his judgment, and he lies concerning his right without transgression, wondering what man is like Job, who drinks scorning like water.
Elihu insists that far be it from God to commit wickedness, and from the Almighty to commit “iniquity,” “avel” in Hebrew, since He renders to man according to his work, and causes every man to find according to his ways, truly God will not do wickedly, nor will the Almighty pervert judgment, asking who gave Him charge over the earth, or who disposed the whole world, insisting that if He set His heart upon man and gathered unto Himself his spirit and breath, all flesh would perish together, and man would turn again unto dust.
Elihu argues that God is not partial to princes, nor regards the rich more than the poor, since they are all the work of His hands, and in a moment they die, and the people are troubled at midnight and pass away, the mighty being taken away without hand, since His eyes are upon the ways of man, and He sees all his goings, there being no darkness nor shadow of death where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves, urging that it is fitting to say unto God, “I have borne chastisement, I will not offend any more,” and asking whether Job’s knowledge is truly according to what he speaks, concluding that Job speaks without knowledge, and his words are without wisdom, wishing Job were tried unto the end because of his answers, comparing them to those of wicked men, since he adds rebellion unto his sin.
Elihu’s confident insistence that God cannot possibly act unjustly by His very nature offers theologically sound ground, even while his application toward Job remains somewhat harsh and premature. This chapter reminds readers that correctly defending God’s essential character does not automatically mean correctly assessing any specific individual’s situation, a distinction even well-intentioned defenders of truth must carefully maintain.
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