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Matthew Henry
From his Commentary on the Whole Bible. Henry comments on passages, not single verses — this entry covers Job 38:12–24. His two-level outline is real structure in the source text, so it is rendered as structure.
The Lord here proceeds to ask Job many puzzling questions, to convince him of his ignorance, and so to shame him for his folly in prescribing to God. If we will but try ourselves with such interrogatories as these, we shall soon be brought to own that what we know is nothing in comparison with what we know not. Job is here challenged to give an account of six things: -
I.Of the springs of the morning, the day-spring from on high, Job 38:12-15.
As there is no visible being of which we may be more firmly assured that it is, so there is none which we are more puzzled in describing, nor more doubtful in determining what it is, than the light. We welcome the morning, and are glad of the day-spring; but,
1.It is not commanded since our days, but what it is it was long before we were born, so that it was neither made by us nor designed primarily for us, but we take it as we find it and as the many generations had it that went before us. The day-spring knew its place before we knew ours, for we are but of yesterday.
2.It was not we, it was not any man that commanded the morning-light at first, or appointed the place of its springing up and shining forth, or the time of it. The constant and regular succession of day and night was no contrivance of ours; it is the glory of God that it shows, and his handy work, not ours, Psa 19:1, Psa 19:2.
3.It is quite out of our power to alter this course: "Hast thou countermanded the morning since thy days? Hast thou at any time raised the morning light sooner than its appointed time, to serve thy purpose when thou hast waited for the morning, or ordered the day-spring for thy convenience to any other place than its own? No, never. Why then wilt thou pretend to direct the divine counsels, or expect to have the methods of Providence altered in favour of thee?" We may as soon break the covenant of the day and of the night as any part of God's covenant with his people, and particularly this, I will chasten them with the rod of men.
4.It is God that has appointed the day-spring to visit the earth, and diffuses the morning light through the air, which receives it as readily as the clay does the seal (Job 38:14), immediately admitting the impressions of it, so as of a sudden to be all over enlightened by it, as the seal stamps its image on the wax; and they stand as a garment, or as if they were clothed with a garment. The earth puts on a new face every morning, and dresses itself as we do, puts on light as a garment, and is then to be seen.
5.This is made a terror to evil-doers. Nothing is more comfortable to mankind than the light of the morning; it is pleasant to the eyes, it is serviceable to life and the business of it, and the favour of it is universally extended, for it takes hold of the ends of the earth (Job 38:13), and we should dwell, in our hymns to the light, on its advantages to the earth. But God here observes how unwelcome it is to those that do evil, and therefore hate the light. God makes the light a minister of his justice as well as of his mercy. It is designed to shake the wicked out of the earth, and for that purpose it takes hold of the ends of it, as we take hold of the ends of a garment to shake the dust and moths out of it. Job had observed what a terror the morning light is to criminals, because it discovers them (Job 24:13, etc.), and God here seconds the observation, and asks him whether the world was indebted to him for that kindness? No, the great Judge of the world sends forth the beams of the morning light as his messengers to detect criminals, that they may not only be defeated in their purposes and put to shame, but that they may be brought to condign punishment (Job 38:15), that their light may be withholden from them (that is, that they may lose their comfort, their confidence, their liberties, their lives) and that their high arm, which they have lifted up against God and man, may be broken, and they deprived of their power to do mischief. Whether what is here said of the morning light was designed to represent, as in a figure, the light of the gospel of Christ, and to give a type of it, I will not say; but I am sure it may serve to put us in mind of the encomiums given to the gospel just at the rising of its morning-star by Zecharias in his Benedictus (Luk 1:78, By the tender mercy of our God the day-spring from on high has visited us, to give light to those that sit in darkness, whose hearts are turned to it as clay to the seal, Co2 4:6), and by the virgin Mary in her Magnificat (Luk 1:51), showing that God, in his gospel, has shown strength with his arm, scattered the proud, and put down the mighty, by that light by which he designed to shake the wicked, to shake wickedness itself out of the earth, and break its high arm.
II.Of the springs of the sea (Job 38:16):
"Hast thou entered into them, or hast thou walked in the search of the depth? Knowest thou what lies in the bottom of the sea, the treasures there hidden in the sands? Or canst thou give an account of the rise and original of the waters of the sea? Vapours are continually exhaled out of the sea. Dost thou know how the recruits are raised by which it is continually supplied? Rivers are constantly poured into the sea. Dost thou know how they are continually discharged, so as not to overflow the earth? Art thou acquainted with the secret subterraneous passages by which the waters circulate?" God's way in the government of the world is said to be in the sea, and in the great waters (Psa 77:19), intimating that it is hidden from us and not to be pried into by us.
III.Of the gates of death: Have these been open to thee? Job 38:16. Death is a grand secret.
1.We know not beforehand when, and how, and by what means, we or others shall be brought to death, by what road we must go the way whence we shall not return, what disease or what disaster will be the door to let us into the house appointed for all living. Man knows not his time.
2.We cannot describe what death is, how the knot is untied between body and soul, nor how the spirit of a man goes upward (Ecc 3:21), to be we know not what and live we know not how, as Mr. Norris expresses; with what dreadful curiosity (says he) does the soul launch out into the vast ocean of eternity and resign to an untried abyss! Let us make it sure that the gates of heaven shall be opened to us on the other side death, and then we need not fear the opening of the gates of death, though it is a way we are to go but once.
3.We have no correspondence at all with separate souls, nor any acquaintance with their state. It is an unknown undiscovered region to which they are removed; we can neither hear from them nor send to them. While we are here, in a world of sense, we speak of the world of spirits as blind men do of colours, and when we remove thither we shall be amazed to find how much we are mistaken.
IV.Of the breadth of the earth (Job 38:18):
Hast thou perceived that? The knowledge of this might seem most level to him and within his reach; yet he is challenged to declare this if he can. We have our residence on the earth, God has given it to the children of men. But who ever surveyed it, or could give an account of the number of its acres? It is but a point to the universe? yet, small as it is, we cannot be exact in declaring the dimensions of it. Job had never sailed round the world, nor any before him; so little did men know the breadth of the earth that it was but a few ages ago that the vast continent of America was discovered, which had, time out of mind, lain hidden. The divine perfection is longer than the earth and broader than the sea; it is therefore presumption for us, who perceive not the breadth of the earth, to dive into the depth of God's counsels.
V.Of the place and way of light and darkness.
Of the day-spring he had spoken before (Job 38:12) and he returns to speak of it again (Job 38:19): Where is the way where light dwells? And again (Job 38:24): By what way is the light parted? He challenges him to describe,
1.How the light and darkness were at first made. When God, in the beginning, first spread darkness upon the face of the deep, and afterwards commanded the light to shine out of darkness, by that mighty word, Let there be light, was Job a witness to the order, to the operation? can he tell where the fountains of light and darkness are, and where those mighty princes keep their courts distance, while in one world they rule alternately? Though we long ever so much either for the shining forth of the morning or the shadows of the evening, we know not whither to send, or go, to fetch them, nor can tell the paths to the house thereof, Job 38:20. We were not then born, nor is the number of our days so great that we can describe the birth of that first-born of the visible creation, Job 38:21. Shall we then undertake to discourse of God's counsels, which were from eternity, or to find out the paths to the house thereof, to solicit for the alteration of them? God glories in it that he forms the light and creates the darkness; and if we must take those as we find them, take those as they come, and quarrel with neither, but make the best of both, then we must, in like manner, accommodate ourselves to the peace and the evil which God likewise created. Isa 45:7.
2.How they still keep their turns interchangeably. It is God that makes the outgoings of the morning and of the evening to rejoice (Psa 65:8); for it is his order, and no order of ours, that is executed by the outgoings of the morning light and the darkness of the night. We cannot so much as tell whence they come nor whither they go (Job 38:24): By what way is the light parted in the morning, when, in an instant, it shoots itself into all the parts of the air above the horizon, as if the morning light flew upon the wings of an east wind, so swiftly, so strongly, is it carried, scattering the darkness of the night, as the east wind does the clouds? Hence we read of the wings of the morning (Psa 139:9), on which the light is conveyed to the uttermost parts of the sea, and scattered like an east wind upon the earth. It is a marvellous change that passes over us every morning by the return of the light and every evening by the return of the darkness; but we expect them, and so they are no surprise nor uneasiness to us. If we would, in like manner, reckon upon changes in our outward condition, we should neither in the brightest noon expect perpetual day nor in the darkest midnight despair of the return of the morning. God has set the one over against the other, like the day and night; and so must we, Ecc 7:14.
VI.Of the treasures of the snow and hail (Job 38:22, Job 38:23):
"Hast thou entered into these and taken a view of them?" In the clouds the snow and hail are generated, and thence they come in such abundance that one would think there were treasures of them laid up in store there, whereas indeed they are produced extempore - suddenly, as I may say, and pro re nata - for the occasion. Sometimes they come so opportunely, to serve the purposes of Providence, in God's fighting for his people and against his and their enemies, that one would think they were laid up as magazines, or stores of arms, ammunition, and provisions, against the time of trouble, the day of battle and war, when God will either contend with the world in general (as in the deluge, when the windows of heaven were opened, and the waters fetched out of these treasures to drown a wicked world, that waged war with Heaven) or with some particular persons or parties, as when God out of these treasures fetched great hail-stones wherewith to fight against the Canaanites, Jos 10:11. See what folly it is to strive against God, who is thus prepared for battle and war, and how much it is our interest to make our peace with him and to keep ourselves in his love. God can fight as effectually with snow and hail, if he please, as with thunder and lightning or the sword of an angel!
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“Where is the way to the dwelling of light, and where is the place of darkness?” He says what he had said before but more clearly, that is, that the course of human life is regulated by the alternation of times, so that at one time people dedicate themselves to work; in another time, the vigor of the body, which exhaustion had taken away, is returned to them.“Did you know then that you would be born?” These words are not said without purpose but to demonstrate that God’s benevolence is the reason for everything. If you owe the fact that you exist to my benevolence, since you did not exist before, he says, how can you think that [benevolence] is denied to you, now that you live and are able to function?
35. As if He were openly saying, What wonder if thou understandest not thine end, since thou dost not comprehend thy beginning? And since thou knowest not with what beginning thou camest hither, what wonder, if thou canst not tell with what end thou art taken away? If therefore it was My work to bring thee forward from secresy to sight at thy beginning, it will be Mine also to bring thee back from sight to secresy. Why complainest thou aught of the dispensation of thy life, who, ignorant of thyself, art supported by the hand of thy Creator? Thou oughtest therefore to boast thyself the less in what thou dost, the more thou art confined within the bosom of eternity, and knowest not either in what order thou earnest hither, nor when, or how thou art taken hence.
36. But these words can yet be understood in another sense also; Didst thou know then that thou wast about to be born, and didst thou know the number of thy days? Thou understandest, As I, Who knew that I was about to be born, because, even before the birth of My Manhood, I always existed substantially in the Godhead. For men begin then to exist, when they are born in the womb of their mothers. For even the very conception is called nativity, according to that which is written, That which is born in her is of the Holy Ghost. [Matt. 1, 20] And they therefore know not that they are about to be born, because they do not exist, before they are created. But God, Who ever existed without beginning, foresaw this of Himself, that He assumed a beginning in the womb of the Virgin; and because He foreknew, He ordained it; and because He ordained, He doubtless endured nothing in human form, except of His own free will. Let man then, who could not foresee his own birth, be reproved for complaining of his scourges, if even He, Who foresaw and ordained His own birth, prepared Himself for scourges amongst men.
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Summary
Job 38:21 is a profound rhetorical question delivered by God from a whirlwind, directly challenging Job's limited human understanding and presumed wisdom. It serves as a pivotal moment in God's grand interrogation, contrasting Job's finite existence and experience with the Creator's infinite knowledge and eternal presence at the genesis of the cosmos. This verse, embedded within God's comprehensive discourse on creation, aims to humble Job, exposing the vast chasm between human comprehension and divine omniscience, and ultimately prompting a posture of awe and submission.
Context
Literary Context
Job 38:21 is situated within the climactic section of the Book of Job, specifically God's first direct address to Job from a whirlwind, beginning in Job 38:1. Prior to this, Job had repeatedly longed for an audience with God to present his case and demand an explanation for his suffering, asserting his righteousness and questioning divine justice. God's response is not a direct answer to Job's complaints but a series of overwhelming rhetorical questions about the natural world and its governance. These questions systematically dismantle Job's assumptions about his own understanding and control. Verse 21 specifically follows a barrage of inquiries about the earth's foundations, the sea's boundaries, the sources of light and darkness, and the storehouses of snow and hail (e.g., Job 38:4-18). The verse's sarcastic tone ("Knowest thou [it], because thou wast then born?") directly challenges Job's claim to any knowledge of these cosmic operations, implicitly asking if he was present at creation or if his long life grants him such insight. It serves as a powerful summation of God's point: Job, as a mere creature, cannot possibly comprehend the Creator's works or ways.
Historical & Cultural Context
The Book of Job is a masterpiece of ancient Near Eastern wisdom literature, a genre that often explored themes of divine justice, human suffering, and the limits of human knowledge. In this cultural milieu, wisdom was highly valued, often attributed to age and experience. Job himself was depicted as a man of great wisdom and righteousness. However, God's appearance from the whirlwind (a classic theophany, or divine manifestation) radically redefines the source and nature of true wisdom. This divine encounter subverts the typical human-centric wisdom discourse by asserting God's absolute sovereignty and incomprehensibility. The rhetorical questions posed by God echo the challenges found in other wisdom traditions, but here they are delivered by the ultimate authority, emphasizing that true understanding of the universe's complexities is not gained through human longevity or intellectual prowess, but is inherent only in the eternal, uncreated God. The cultural expectation of a litigant presenting his case before a judge is dramatically overturned; instead of Job questioning God, God questions Job, revealing the infinite qualitative difference between Creator and creature.
Key Themes
Job 38:21 powerfully contributes to several overarching themes within the book and broader biblical theology. Foremost is the Divine Omniscience vs. Human Ignorance, highlighting the stark contrast between God's infinite, comprehensive knowledge as the Creator and humanity's finite, limited understanding. God's knowledge is foundational, stemming from His presence at creation (Proverbs 8:22-31), while Job's is constrained by his temporal existence. This leads to the theme of the Creator-Creature Distinction, emphasizing God's unique, transcendent position as the sovereign Maker, distinct from His creation and its inhabitants. Job, as a created being, cannot fathom the full scope of God's wisdom or His inscrutable ways. Consequently, the verse underscores the necessity of Humility before the divine. God's questions are designed to humble Job, demonstrating that his complaints and demands for answers were based on an inflated view of his own comprehension and a profound misunderstanding of God's nature. This humility is a prerequisite for true wisdom and worship, as seen in Job's eventual repentance and submission in Job 42:1-6. Finally, the verse speaks to God's Unsearchable Wisdom, a theme prevalent throughout Scripture, asserting that God's judgments and ways are often beyond human comprehension, inviting trust rather than exhaustive understanding (Romans 11:33).
Exposition and Analysis
Key Word Analysis
The verb יָדַעְתָּ (yada'ta), from the root יָדַע (yadaʻ), means "to know," "to perceive," "to understand," or "to be acquainted with." In this context, it carries a strong implication of comprehensive, experiential knowledge, not just intellectual assent. God is challenging Job's claim to such deep, foundational understanding of the universe's workings, implying that Job lacks the direct, firsthand knowledge that only the Creator possesses. The rhetorical question mocks Job's presumption of knowing "it" – referring to the vast cosmic operations God has just described.
The word יֻלַּדְתָּ (yulladta), from the root יָלַד (yâlad), means "to be born," "to be brought forth." The passive form here emphasizes Job's status as a created being, one who came into existence at a specific point in time. By asking "because thou wast then born?", God highlights Job's temporal limitation and absence during the foundational acts of creation. It's a sarcastic jab at any implied pre-existence or ancient wisdom Job might claim, contrasting his recent birth with God's eternal presence.
The adjective רַב (rab) means "much," "many," or "great." When applied to "the number of thy days," it acknowledges Job's advanced age, which in ancient cultures was often associated with wisdom and experience. However, God uses it ironically. Even if Job's days are "great" in human terms, they are infinitesimally small compared to eternity, and utterly insufficient to grant him insight into the mysteries of creation known only to the eternal God. It underscores the qualitative difference between human longevity and divine eternity.
Verse Breakdown
"Knowest thou [it],"
This opening phrase sets the stage for the divine challenge. The "it" refers to the preceding questions about the earth's foundations, the sources of light, the storehouses of natural phenomena, and the very design of the cosmos. God is asking Job if he possesses comprehensive, intimate knowledge of these profound mysteries. The rhetorical nature implies a resounding "no," immediately establishing the vast gap between divine and human understanding.
"because thou wast then born?"
This clause provides the first sarcastic reason for Job's supposed knowledge. God challenges Job's claim to understanding by asking if he was present at the moment of creation, implying that only one who witnessed or participated in the universe's genesis could truly "know" its intricacies. It highlights Job's temporal limitation as a created being, contrasting it with God's eternal pre-existence and active role in creation.
"or [because] the number of thy days [is] great?"
This second clause offers an alternative, equally impossible, sarcastic reason. God acknowledges Job's longevity (a common ancient marker of wisdom) but dismisses it as a source of cosmic knowledge. Even a very long human life is but a fleeting moment in the scope of eternity and offers no access to the deep secrets of the universe, which are known only to the eternal Creator. This further emphasizes the qualitative difference between human experience and divine omniscience.
Literary Devices
Job 38:21 is rich in Rhetorical Question, a primary device used throughout God's discourse in Job 38-41. God asks questions not to elicit information, but to make a forceful point, the implied answer being obvious and humbling to Job. The verse employs strong Irony and Sarcasm, particularly in the phrases "because thou wast then born?" and "the number of thy days [is] great?" God is mockingly suggesting reasons for Job's supposed wisdom that are demonstrably false, thereby highlighting Job's profound ignorance. This creates a powerful Contrast between God's infinite, eternal knowledge and Job's finite, temporal understanding. The entire passage is an example of Theophany, the visible manifestation of God, which lends immense authority and weight to these questions, transforming a philosophical debate into a direct divine encounter. The use of Anthropomorphism is also present, as God speaks in human language and uses human concepts (like "birth" and "days") to communicate His divine truth to Job.
Theological and Thematic Connections
Job 38:21 stands as a powerful theological statement on the nature of God and humanity. It asserts God's absolute sovereignty, His comprehensive wisdom, and His unique position as Creator, distinct from all creation. The verse underscores that true wisdom and understanding originate solely with God, and that human attempts to fully comprehend divine ways or challenge divine justice are inherently limited by our finite nature. It calls for a posture of humble faith, recognizing that while we may not always understand the "why" of our circumstances, we can always trust in the "Who" – a God of infinite wisdom and power whose ways are ultimately good, even when mysterious. This divine interrogation serves to reorient Job's perspective from self-justification to God-centered awe, reminding us that reverence for God begins with acknowledging His unsearchable greatness.
Reflection and Application
Job 38:21 serves as an enduring reminder of our place in the cosmos relative to our Creator. In an age that often prioritizes human intellect and self-sufficiency, this verse calls us back to a fundamental humility. It challenges our tendency to demand answers from God, especially during times of suffering or confusion, and reminds us that our finite minds cannot fully grasp the infinite wisdom of the Almighty. Instead of striving to comprehend every detail of God's plan, we are invited to cultivate a spirit of awe and trust. When faced with life's unanswerable questions or seemingly unjust circumstances, this verse encourages us to relinquish our need for complete understanding and instead rest in the perfect wisdom and unwavering sovereignty of God. It shifts our focus from our limited perspective to His boundless knowledge, fostering a deeper worship that acknowledges His right to rule and His inherent goodness, even when His ways are mysterious.
Questions for Reflection
FAQ
What is the main purpose of God's rhetorical questions in Job 38, including verse 21?
The main purpose of God's rhetorical questions in Job 38 is not to gain information, but to humble Job and reorient his perspective. Job had been demanding a legal hearing with God, confident in his own righteousness and understanding of divine justice. God's questions, particularly in verse 21, expose the vast chasm between Job's finite human understanding and God's infinite, comprehensive knowledge as the Creator. They demonstrate that Job, as a creature, cannot possibly comprehend the intricate workings of the universe, let alone judge the ways of its Maker. The questions serve to dismantle Job's self-righteousness, foster humility, and lead him to a place of awe and submission, recognizing God's unchallengeable sovereignty and wisdom.
Does Job 38:21 discourage intellectual inquiry or seeking knowledge?
No, Job 38:21 does not discourage intellectual inquiry or the pursuit of knowledge. Rather, it places human knowledge in its proper context relative to divine wisdom. The verse highlights the limits of human understanding, especially concerning the ultimate mysteries of creation and divine governance, which are known only to God because He was present and active in their making. It serves as a caution against intellectual arrogance or the belief that human reason can fully grasp or judge God's infinite wisdom and ways. It encourages a humble approach to knowledge, recognizing that true wisdom begins with the fear of the Lord (Proverbs 1:7) and acknowledging God as the ultimate source of all truth and understanding.
Christ-Centered Fulfillment
While Job 38:21 emphasizes God's unsearchable wisdom and the limits of human understanding, it finds its ultimate fulfillment and clarification in the person of Jesus Christ. The very "wisdom" that was present with God at creation, through whom all things were made, is revealed to be Christ Himself. Proverbs 8:22-31 speaks of Wisdom personified, delighting in God's creative acts, a passage often understood to prefigure Christ's pre-existence and active role in creation. Colossians explicitly states that "by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible... all things were created through him and for him" (Colossians 1:16). Therefore, the knowledge that Job lacked – the intimate understanding of creation's origins and operations – is embodied in Christ. He is the "image of the invisible God" (Colossians 1:15), the One through whom God fully reveals Himself. What was mysterious and overwhelming to Job becomes accessible in the person of Jesus, who is "the wisdom of God" (1 Corinthians 1:24) and "in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge" (Colossians 2:3). Thus, the ultimate answer to Job's questions about God's ways is not a philosophical treatise, but the incarnate Son, who perfectly embodies and reveals the Creator's wisdom, power, and love, inviting us not merely to humble submission, but to intimate relationship and saving faith.