THEOSISGregory the Great
Verse 21. Indeed, such are the abodes of the unrighteous, and this is the realm of one who does not know God (Job 18:21). MORAL Interpretation 28. He previously stated that he would be cast from light into darkness and expelled from the world. To encapsulate his anguish, he proclaimed, Indeed, such are the abodes of the unrighteous, and this is the realm of one who does not know God. The one who now elevates himself in ignorance of the Lord ultimately falls back into the very realm he created for himself, where his own wickedness overwhelms him with despair. He discovers that his dwelling place is darkness, having once basked in the false light while occupying the space of another.
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Those who act wickedly strive to cloak their actions in the guise of righteousness, as if appropriating the position of the virtuous. Yet, they ultimately inhabit their true space when they are tormented by eternal flames, akin to the desolation of their transgressions. In all their pursuits, they cater to their craving for admiration, and through the façade of good deeds, they open their minds wide to greed. Let the evildoer follow his own path, establishing his shelters in this world, heralding his own glory, amassing wealth, and finding solace in material abundance. But when he faces eternal judgment, he must surely recognize that "the abodes of the unrighteous, and this is the realm of one who does not know God." Thus, while Bildad spoke the truth, he did not grasp the authority under which he spoke. The heart of a righteous person is deeply wounded when judgments are made against him based on faulty assessments. Therefore, blessed Job responded directly: