Behold, I go forward, but he is not there; and backward, but I cannot perceive him:
What does Job 23:8 mean?
Job knew that the Lord was every where present; but his mind was in such confusion, that he could get no fixed view of God's merciful presence, so as to find comfort by spreading his case before him.
Key themes
Suffering and trialsWisdomJustice and mercySuffering
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Keep this verse inside Job 23:8-12 and alongside a few nearby related passages.