Job 9: Job Longs for a Mediator

Job asks how any mortal could be in the right before God, whose wisdom and power rule mountains, sea and stars. He feels unable to argue his case, charges that God ruins innocent and guilty alike, and laments that no one stands between him and God to settle the dispute.

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In 9:4-10, Job describes God’s work in creation. What does this passage stress?

God’s power reaches the land but does not extend to the seaGod shares His rule over the heavens with the gods of the nationsGod made the world but now leaves its running to the starsGod’s wisdom and power are so great that no one can resist Him