Job 22:12

Is not God in the height of heaven? and behold the height of the stars, how high they are!

King James Version
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Other Translations for Job 22:12

BSB
Is not God as high as the heavens? Look at the highest stars, how lofty they are!
AKJV
Is not God in the height of heaven? and behold the height of the stars, how high they are!
CPDV
Have you not considered that God is higher than the heavens and is lifted above the height of the stars?
ERV
Is not God in the height of heaven? and behold the height of the stars, how high they are!
NHEB
"Isn't God in the heights of heaven? See the height of the stars, how high they are.
SMT
Is not God high in the heavens? and see the head of the stars for they were lifted up.

Commentary for Job 22:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 22:12
Summary
God inhabits the heavens above all creation
Place
Heaven
Event
Eliphaz affirms God's cosmic elevation
Estimated Time Period
Post-Exile (c. 600-400 BC)
Category
Teaching