Job 25:2

Dominion and fear [are] with him, he maketh peace in his high places.

Dominion {H4910} and fear {H6343} are with him, he maketh {H6213} peace {H7965} in his high places {H4791}.

"Dominion and fear belong to him; he makes peace in his high places.

“Dominion and awe belong to God; He establishes harmony in the heights of heaven.

Dominion and fear are with him; He maketh peace in his high places.

Job 25:2 is a concise yet profound declaration made by Bildad the Shuhite, one of Job’s three friends. This verse marks the conclusion of Bildad's contributions to the ongoing dialogue, serving as his final, brief argument emphasizing God's immense power, majesty, and absolute control over all creation, particularly in stark contrast to humanity's perceived insignificance.

Context

This verse is found within Bildad’s third and shortest speech in the Book of Job (Job 25:1-6). Throughout their discussions, Job's friends—Bildad, Eliphaz, and Zophar—consistently uphold the traditional view that God is perfectly just and righteous, implying that Job's intense suffering must be a direct consequence of his sin. Bildad, in this final address, seeks to humble Job by reiterating God's unparalleled greatness and purity. His argument reinforces the idea that God's dominion is absolute and His celestial order is flawless, subtly contrasting with the chaos and suffering Job is experiencing on earth. This speech precedes Job's final and most extensive defense.

Key Themes

  • God's Absolute Sovereignty and Dominion: The opening phrase, "Dominion and fear are with him," powerfully asserts God's supreme authority over all things. It highlights His unchallengeable rule and the profound awe and reverence He commands from all creation. This theme is foundational to the friends' theological framework, which attempts to explain Job's suffering within the context of an infinitely powerful and just God. This divine dominion is a recurring motif in scripture, affirming God's ultimate rule over all nations and creation, as seen in Psalms 103:19.
  • Divine Order and Peace in Creation: The statement "he maketh peace in his high places" speaks to the perfect order and harmony that God maintains even within the heavenly realms. This suggests that God's control extends not only over the earthly sphere but also over the celestial, where no discord or chaos exists. This divine peace is a testament to His complete and meticulous control over all things, highlighting His ability to establish and maintain perfect order, even in the most sublime dimensions.
  • Human Insignificance (Implied): While not explicitly stated in Job 25:2, the underlying message of Bildad's argument, especially when read with the following verses (Job 25:3-6), is to underscore the vast chasm between the Almighty God and frail humanity. The grandeur of God's dominion and the peace in His "high places" serve to diminish human claims of righteousness or understanding before Him, echoing sentiments found elsewhere in Job, such as Job 4:17.

Linguistic Insights

  • "Dominion" (Hebrew: מֶמְשָׁלָה, memshalah): This Hebrew term denotes rule, authority, or government. Its usage here emphasizes God's absolute and comprehensive power over everything in existence.
  • "Fear" (Hebrew: וָפַחַד, waphachad): This word conveys a sense of dread, terror, or profound reverence. In this context, it speaks to the awe and trembling that God's overwhelming power and majesty inspire, rather than mere fright.
  • "High places" (Hebrew: מְרוֹמָיו, m'romav): This plural noun refers to the heights, the exalted places, or specifically the heavenly realms and celestial spheres. It signifies God's dwelling place and the transcendent realm from which He exercises His universal rule, reinforcing the idea of His authority over all dimensions of existence.

Practical Application

While Bildad's arguments in Job contain flawed conclusions regarding the cause of Job's suffering, Job 25:2 articulates timeless truths about God's character. This verse calls believers to a profound appreciation and humble acknowledgment of God's unquestionable sovereignty. In a world often marked by uncertainty, chaos, and conflict, recognizing that "Dominion and fear are with him" can bring a deep sense of peace and security. It reminds us that God is ultimately in control, even when our personal circumstances or global events seem overwhelming. This perspective encourages humility, trust, and a reverent awe of the Creator, knowing that the God who maintains perfect peace in His high places also orchestrates His will and purpose on earth.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Revelation 6:16

    And said to the mountains and rocks, Fall on us, and hide us from the face of him that sitteth on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb:

  • Colossians 1:20

    And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, [I say], whether [they be] things in earth, or things in heaven.

  • Job 26:5

    ¶ Dead [things] are formed from under the waters, and the inhabitants thereof.

  • Job 26:14

    Lo, these [are] parts of his ways: but how little a portion is heard of him? but the thunder of his power who can understand?

  • Ephesians 1:20

    Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set [him] at his own right hand in the heavenly [places],

  • Ephesians 1:21

    Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:

  • 1 Chronicles 29:11

    Thine, O LORD, [is] the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all [that is] in the heaven and in the earth [is thine]; thine [is] the kingdom, O LORD, and thou art exalted as head above all.

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