Job 12:23

He increaseth the nations, and destroyeth them: he enlargeth the nations, and straiteneth them again.

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Other Translations for Job 12:23

BSB
He makes nations great and destroys them; He enlarges nations, then disperses them.
AKJV
He increases the nations, and destroys them: he enlarges the nations, and straitens them again.
CPDV
He multiplies peoples, and destroys them, and, having been overthrown, he restores them anew.
ERV
He increaseth the nations, and destroyeth them: he spreadeth the nations abroad, and bringeth them in.
NHEB
He increases the nations, and he destroys them. He enlarges the nations, and he leads them captive.
SMT
Making great to the nations, and he will destroy them: he spread out to the nations, and he will guide them.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 12:23

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Commentary for Job 12:23

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 12:23
Summary
God alternates expansion and contraction
Event
God controls national fate
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Judgment