Job 34:26

“He striketh them as wicked men in the open sight of others;”

"He striketh them as wicked men in the open sight of others;" - Job 34:26
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What does Job 34:26 mean?

Job 34:26 (KJV) states, "He striketh them as wicked men in the open sight of others." This verse is part of the speech given by Elihu, one of Job's friends, in the book of Job. Throughout the book, Job is in the midst of immense suffering and is trying to make sense of his…

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The Justice of God: A Reflection on Job 34:26

**Introduction** The book of Job is a profound exploration of suffering, justice, and the questions that arise when the righteous face adversity. Among the many lessons it imparts, Job 34:26 provides a stark reminder of God’s justice: "He striketh them as wicked men in the open…

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A Prayer for Justice and Understanding

O Lord Almighty, In the quietness of this moment, I turn my heart and my spirit toward You, recognizing Your sovereignty and righteousness. Your Word, as proclaimed in Job 34:26—"He striketh them as wicked men in the open sight of others"—echoes profoundly within my soul…

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Job 34:26 - "He striketh them as wicked men in the open sight of others;"
Job 34:34 - "Let men of understanding tell me, and let a wise man hearken unto me."
Job 34:35 - "Job hath spoken without knowledge, and his words were without wisdom."
Job 26:1 - "But Job answered and said,"
Job 34:7 - "What man is like Job, who drinketh up scorning like water?"
Job 34:36 - "My desire is that Job may be tried unto the end because of his answers for wicked men."
Job 34:5 - "For Job hath said, I am righteous: and God hath taken away my judgment."
Job 34:1 - "Furthermore Elihu answered and said,"
Job 34:3 - "For the ear trieth words, as the mouth tasteth meat."
Job 34:30 - "That the hypocrite reign not, lest the people be ensnared."
"But Job answered and said," - Job 26:1
Numbers 34:26 - "And the prince of the tribe of the children of Issachar, Paltiel the son of Azzan."
Job 15:34 - "For the congregation of hypocrites shall be desolate, and fire shall consume the tabernacles of bribery."
Job 34:16 - "If now thou hast understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words."
Job 21:34 - "How then comfort ye me in vain, seeing in your answers there remaineth falsehood?"
Job 34:21 - "For his eyes are upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings."
Job 34:22 - "There is no darkness, nor shadow of death, where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves."
Job 34:25 - "Therefore he knoweth their works, and he overturneth them in the night, so that they are destroyed."
Job 34:12 - "Yea, surely God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert judgment."
Job 34:18 - "Is it fit to say to a king, Thou art wicked? and to princes, Ye are ungodly?"
Job 41:34 - "He beholdeth all high things: he is a king over all the children of pride."
Job 34:15 - "All flesh shall perish together, and man shall turn again unto dust."
Job 34:24 - "He shall break in pieces mighty men without number, and set others in their stead."
"Furthermore Elihu answered and said," - Job 34:1
"Job hath spoken without knowledge, and his words were without wisdom." - Job 34:35
Job 34:27 - "Because they turned back from him, and would not consider any of his ways:"
Job 34:13 - "Who hath given him a charge over the earth? or who hath disposed the whole world?"
Exodus 26:34 - "And thou shalt put the mercy seat upon the ark of the testimony in the most holy place."
Job 34:9 - "For he hath said, It profiteth a man nothing that he should delight himself with God."