Job 37:23

“Shaddai, we have not found him; he is great in strength, and justice and abundant righteousness he does not afflict.”

Job 37:23 · direct translation from the Hebrew
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Job 37:23, word by word

Shaddaiשַׁדַּיshaday

Shaddai, Almighty

"Shaddai": an ancient name of God, above all in Genesis and Job. It is usually translated "Almighty"; the exact origin of the word is not certain.

Where else “shaday” appears
found himמְצָאנֻmetsanu

find

To come upon what one seeks, or something not expected.

Where else “metsanu” appears
he is greatשַׂגִּיאsagi

great, mighty

Great, very mighty. Said only of God (Job 36:26; 37:23).

Where else “sagi” appears
in strengthכֹחַchoach

strength

Ability to do something: bodily strength or power to command.

Where else “choach” appears
and justiceמִשְׁפָּטmishpat

justice

What is right and fair.

Where else “mishpat” appears
and abundantרֹבrov

abundance

A great amount, so large that it is not measured.

Where else “rov” appears
righteousnessצְדָקָהtsedaka

righteous deeds

Doing what is just, upright deeds.

Where else “tsedaka” appears
afflictיְעַנֶּהyeane

afflict

To make suffer, oppress.

Where else “yeane” appears

The context

22From the north comes gold; upon Eloah is fearsome splendor.

23 · This verse (above)

24Therefore men fear him; he does not regard any of the wise of heart.”

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