How much less to him that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? for they all are the work of his hands.
How much more true is this of God, who doesn't show favoritism to princes or treat the rich better than the poor? They are all created by His hands.
God is completely fair and doesn't play favorites - He treats kings and common people exactly the same because He created them all.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Job, which is set in the ancient patriarchal era, Elihu is delivering a speech to defend God's justice amid Job's suffering and the debates with his friends. Elihu emphasizes that God does not show partiality to rulers or the wealthy over the poor, highlighting a divine standard of equality that contrasts with the social hierarchies common in the ancient Near East. This verse underscores the biblical theme that all humans are created by God, reflecting His impartiality in a culture where status often determined treatment.
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