The word call
sometimes has the meaning of calling for justice, as in a court setting (see also Job 9:16; Job 13:22; Deuteronomy 25:8; Isaiah 59:4). That is also the meaning here. Based on his nightly vision (Job 4:12–21), Eliphaz believes that it is foolish to plead one’s case with God. According to Eliphaz, everyone is unrighteous in God’s eyes. Even God’s angels (holy ones
) cannot help Job, because God also does not approve of them (Job 4:18).
1 “Call now; is there anyone who will answer you? To which of the holy ones will you turn?