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    Job 35 (KJV)

    Read Job chapter 35 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible.

    Job 35

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    Job 35 Summary

    Elihu argues that God is so transcendent that human righteousness doesn't benefit Him and human sin doesn't harm Him. People cry out under oppression, but God doesn't answer because they cry from pain, not from genuine seeking.

    Elihu's point about God's transcendence is partially valid—God is not affected by human behavior the way an employer is affected by an employee's work. However, Scripture also teaches that God takes personal delight in righteous behavior and is grieved by sin, making Elihu's view incomplete.

    Key Themes

    God's transcendenceHuman insignificance to GodCrying out vs. seekingIncomplete theologySelf-centered prayer

    Key Verses in Job 35

    "But none saith, Where is God my maker, who giveth songs in the night?"

    — Job 35:10

    Elihu identifies a real problem—people cry out in pain but don't actually seek God Himself.

    "If thou be righteous, what givest thou him? or what receiveth he of thine hand?"

    — Job 35:7

    God doesn't need our righteousness—it's for our benefit, not His. But God still values it, which Elihu overlooks.

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    Examine your prayers: are you crying out to God for relief only, or are you genuinely seeking God Himself? He wants relationship, not just rescue requests.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is Elihu saying God doesn't care about us?

    Not exactly. He's arguing that God's transcendence means He's not affected by us the way we're affected by each other. This is partially true but incomplete—Scripture also reveals a God who is deeply involved with humanity.

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