Job - Caput 36

Job 36.1 addens quoque Heliu haec locutus est Job 36.2 sustine me paululum et indicabo tibi adhuc enim habeo quod pro Deo loquar Job 36.3 repetam scientiam meam a principio et operatorem meum probabo iustum Job 36.4 vere enim absque mendacio sermones mei et perfecta scientia probabitur tibi Job 36.5 Deus potentes non abicit cum et ipse sit potens Job 36.6 sed non salvat impios et iudicium pauperibus tribuit Job 36.8 et si fuerint in catenis et vinciantur funibus paupertatis Job 36.9 indicabit eis opera eorum et scelera eorum quia violenti fuerint Job 36.10 revelabit quoque aurem eorum ut corripiat et loquetur ut revertantur ab iniquitate Job 36.12 si autem non audierint transibunt per gladium et consumentur in stultitia Job 36.13 simulatores et callidi provocant iram Dei neque clamabunt cum vincti fuerint Job 36.14 morietur in tempestate anima eorum et vita eorum inter effeminatos Job 36.15 eripiet pauperem de angustia sua et revelabit in tribulatione aurem eius Job 36.16 igitur salvabit te de ore angusto latissime et non habentis fundamentum subter se requies autem mensae tuae erit plena pinguedine Job 36.17 causa tua quasi impii iudicata est causam iudiciumque recipies Job 36.18 non te ergo superet ira ut aliquem opprimas nec multitudo donorum inclinet te Job 36.19 depone magnitudinem tuam absque tribulatione et omnes robustos fortitudine Job 36.20 ne protrahas noctem ut ascendant populi pro eis Job 36.21 cave ne declines ad iniquitatem hanc enim coepisti sequi post miseriam Job 36.22 ecce Deus excelsus in fortitudine sua et nullus ei similis in legislatoribus Job 36.23 quis poterit scrutari vias eius aut quis ei dicere operatus es iniquitatem Job 36.24 memento quod ignores opus eius de quo cecinerunt viri Job 36.25 omnes homines vident eum unusquisque intuetur procul Job 36.26 ecce Deus magnus vincens scientiam nostram numerus annorum eius inaestimabilis Job 36.27 qui aufert stillas pluviae et effundit imbres ad instar gurgitum Job 36.28 qui de nubibus fluunt quae praetexunt cuncta desuper Job 36.29 si voluerit extendere nubes quasi tentorium suum Job 36.30 et fulgurare lumine suo desuper cardines quoque maris operiet Job 36.31 per haec enim iudicat populos et dat escas multis mortalibus Job 36.32 in manibus abscondit lucem et praecipit ei ut rursus adveniat Job 36.33 adnuntiat de ea amico suo quod possessio eius sit et ad eam possit ascendere

Job : Caput 36

Reflections on Divine Justice in the Book of Job

Job chapter 36 continues Elihu's discourse, illuminating divine justice through the prism of suffering. How does God, in His infinite wisdom, use suffering for the good of humanity? Elihu asserts that suffering is not a mere trial, but a means of disciplining and instructing the individual, with the ultimate goal of redemption.

Topics Covered

This chapter addresses essential themes such as:

Job 36 thus offers an enriching perspective on the purpose of suffering, inviting the reader to reflect deeply on its meaning.

Biblical Passages Related

To enrich our understanding of the themes Elihu addresses, let's consider five biblical passages that resonate with the teachings of Job 36:

Psalm 94:12: "How blessed is the one whom you discipline, O Lord, and whom you teach your law." This psalm reflects Elihu's argument that suffering can be a form of divine discipline for instruction.

Hebrews 12:11: "No discipline for the time being seems to be a cause of joy, but rather of sorrow. But then it produces the fruit of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it." This passage echoes Elihu's point about the uplifting purpose of suffering.

Isaiah 40:26: "Lift up your eyes and look to the heights. Who has created all these? He who sets in motion every star of his heavenly host and calls them all by name." This verse echoes the description of God's power and majesty in creation.

Psalm 33:5: "The Lord loves justice and righteousness; the earth is full of his lovingkindness." This psalm reflects Elihu's declaration of God's love for justice and His kindness toward creation.

Romans 11:33: "O the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and his ways beyond tracing out!" Paul expresses a similar sentiment to Elihu regarding God's unsearchable wisdom.

As we meditate on these passages, we are called to recognize the hand of God in our lives, even in the midst of suffering. May our hearts be open to His wisdom and justice, and may we find peace in His divine providence.