Job 37:19 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

Teach us what we shall say unto him; for we cannot order our speech by reason of darkness.

Men cannot explain God's wonders; we ought, therefore, to be dumb, and not contend with God. If Job thinks we ought, let him "teach us what we shall say."

Order - frame.

Darkness - of mind; ignorance. 'The eyes are bewilderingly blinded, when turned in bold controversy with God toward the sunny heavens' (Job 37:18). (Umbreit.)

Job 37:19

19 Teach us what we shall say unto him; for we cannot order our speech by reason of darkness.