Job 24:1

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Why, seeing times are not hidden from the Almighty, do they that know him not see his days?

Original Language Analysis

מַדּ֗וּעַ H4069
מַדּ֗וּעַ
Strong's: H4069
Word #: 1 of 9
what (is) known?; i.e., (by implication) (adverbially) why?
מִ֭שַּׁדַּי from the Almighty H7706
מִ֭שַּׁדַּי from the Almighty
Strong's: H7706
Word #: 2 of 9
the almighty
לֹא H3808
לֹא
Strong's: H3808
Word #: 3 of 9
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
נִצְפְּנ֣וּ are not hidden H6845
נִצְפְּנ֣וּ are not hidden
Strong's: H6845
Word #: 4 of 9
to hide (by covering over); by implication, to hoard or reserve; figuratively to deny; specifically (favorably) to protect, (unfavorably) to lurk
עִתִּ֑ים Why seeing times H6256
עִתִּ֑ים Why seeing times
Strong's: H6256
Word #: 5 of 9
time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc
וְ֝יֹדְעָ֗יו do they that know H3045
וְ֝יֹדְעָ֗יו do they that know
Strong's: H3045
Word #: 6 of 9
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
לֹא H3808
לֹא
Strong's: H3808
Word #: 7 of 9
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
חָ֥זוּ him not see H2372
חָ֥זוּ him not see
Strong's: H2372
Word #: 8 of 9
to gaze at; mentally to perceive, contemplate (with pleasure); specifically, to have a vision of
יָמָֽיו׃ his days H3117
יָמָֽיו׃ his days
Strong's: H3117
Word #: 9 of 9
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso

Cross References

Acts 1:7And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.Ecclesiastes 3:17I said in mine heart, God shall judge the righteous and the wicked: for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work.Matthew 24:38For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark,Isaiah 2:12For the day of the LORD of hosts shall be upon every one that is proud and lofty, and upon every one that is lifted up; and he shall be brought low:Isaiah 60:22A little one shall become a thousand, and a small one a strong nation: I the LORD will hasten it in his time.Acts 17:26And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation;Psalms 9:10And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.Psalms 36:10O continue thy lovingkindness unto them that know thee; and thy righteousness to the upright in heart.Jeremiah 46:10For this is the day of the Lord GOD of hosts, a day of vengeance, that he may avenge him of his adversaries: and the sword shall devour, and it shall be satiate and made drunk with their blood: for the Lord GOD of hosts hath a sacrifice in the north country by the river Euphrates.Romans 2:5But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God;

Analysis & Commentary

Job's question: 'Why, seeing times are not hidden from the Almighty, do they that know him not see his days?' This asks why God, who knows all times, doesn't act to establish justice. The question isn't doubt but confusion about divine timing.

Historical Context

Ancient justice systems operated on immediate retribution. Job questions why divine justice delays when God knows all timing perfectly.

Questions for Reflection