Job 9:11

“Lo, he goeth by me, and I see [him] not, etc.] This is expressive of the invisibility of God; for though the angels in heaven always behold his face, and men, in the works of creation, may see his eternal power and Godhead, and other perfections of it displayed therein; and saints by faith have a comfortable and delightful view of him, of his countenance, his love, grace and mercy in his word and ordinances, and especially in the face and person of Christ, the image of the invisible God, and will in heaven most clearly see him as he is, in the greater display of his glory and his grace; yet his essence is invisible, not only not to be seen with corporeal eyes, but not to be comprehended in…”

“I see him not: he passeth on--The image is that of a howling wind (Isa 21:1). Like it when it bursts invisibly upon man, so God is felt in the awful effects of His wrath, but is not seen (Joh 3:8). Therefore, reasons Job, it is impossible to contend with Him.”

“Lo, he goeth by me - That is, he passes along - as in the silent movements of the heavenly bodies. “I see the evidence of his existence. I can see that God must be there - moving along by me in the orbs of night and in the march of the constellations, but I cannot see God himself. He passes by, or rather he passes over me (עלי ‛ālay), as in the majestic movement of the heavenly bodies over my head.” This is, I think, the idea, and the image is exceedingly poetic and beautiful. The heavens are seen to move in silent grandeur. The northern constellation rolls around the pole. The others move on as a marshalled army. They go in silent and solemn order, and God must be there. But, says Job, I…”

“Goeth - He works by his providence in ways of mercy or judgment. Passeth - He goeth from place to place: from one action to another: he speaks of God after the manner of men. Job 9:12”

“he goeth: Job 23:8, Job 23:9, Job 35:14; Psa 77:19; Ti1 6:16 Job 9:12”

“11 Behold, He goeth by me and I see not, And passeth by and I perceive Him not. 12 Behold, He taketh away, who will hold Him back? Who will say to Him: What doest Thou? 13 Eloah restraineth not His anger, The helpers of Rahab stoop under Him - 14 How much less that I should address Him, That I should choose the right words in answer to Him; 15 Because, though I were right, I could not answer, - To Him as my Judge I must make supplication. God works among men, as He works in nature, with a supreme control over all, invisibly, irresistibly, and is not responsible to any being ( Isa 45:9). He does not turn or restrain His anger without having accomplished His purpose. This is a proposition…”