Job 36:7

Authorized King James Version

He withdraweth not his eyes from the righteous: but with kings are they on the throne; yea, he doth establish them for ever, and they are exalted.

Word-by-Word Analysis

לֹֽא

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

יִגְרַ֥ע

H1639

He withdraweth

to scrape off; by implication, to shave, remove, lessen, withhold

מִצַּדִּ֗יק

H6662

from the righteous

just

עֵ֫ינָ֥יו

H5869

not his eyes

an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)

וְאֶת

H854

properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc

מְלָכִ֥ים

H4428

but with kings

a king

לַכִּסֵּ֑א

H3678

are they on the throne

properly, covered, i.e., a throne (as canopied)

וַיֹּשִׁיבֵ֥ם

H3427

yea he doth establish

properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry

לָ֝נֶ֗צַח

H5331

them for ever

properly, a goal, i.e., the bright object at a distance travelled towards; hence (figuratively), splendor, or (subjectively) truthfulness, or (objecti

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וַיִּגְבָּֽהוּ׃

H1361

and they are exalted

to soar, i.e., be lofty; figuratively, to be haughty

Analysis

This verse develops the kingdom of God theme central to Job. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of kingdom of God within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

How does the kingdom of God theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
How does this verse's literary context within Job chapter 36 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of kingdom of God, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of eschatology and the doctrine of last things?