1 Then Job answered and said,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then Job H347 (אִיּוֹב) — Ijob, the patriarch famous for his patience
- answered H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
2 Even to-day is my complaint rebellious: My stroke is heavier than my groaning.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Even to day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- my complaint H7879 (שִׂיחַ) — a contemplation; by implication, an utterance
- bitter H4805 (מְרִי) — bitterness, i.e. (figuratively) rebellion; concretely, bitter, or rebellious
- my stroke H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- is heavier H3513 (כָּבַד) — to be heavy, i.e. in a bad sense (burdensome, severe, dull) or in a good sense (numerous, rich, honorable); causatively, to make weighty (in the same two senses…
- than my groaning H585 (אֲנָחָה) — sighing
3 Oh that I knew where I might find him! That I might come even to his seat!Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Oh that H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- I knew H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- where I might find H4672 (מָצָא) — properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
- I might come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to his seat H8499 (תְּכוּנָה) — something arranged or fixed, i.e. a place
4 I would set my cause in order before him, And fill my mouth with arguments.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I would order H6186 (עָרַךְ) — to set in a row, i.e. arrange, put in order (in a very wide variety of applications)
- cause H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- him, and fill H4390 (מָלֵא) — to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
- my mouth H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
- with arguments H8433 (תּוֹכֵחָה) — chastisement; figuratively (by words) correction, refutation, proof (even in defence)
5 I would know the words which he would answer me, And understand what he would say unto me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I would know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- the words H4405 (מִלָּה) — a word; collectively, a discourse; figuratively, a topic
- he would answer H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
- me, and understand H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- what he would say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
6 Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? Nay; but he would give heed unto me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Will he plead H7378 (רִיב) — properly, to toss, i.e. grapple; mostly figuratively, to wrangle, i.e. hold a controversy; (by implication) to defend
- against H5978 (עִמָּד) — along with
- great H7230 (רֹב) — abundance (in any respect)
- power H3581 (כֹּחַ) — vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively (capacity, means, produce); also (from its hardiness) a large lizard
- No; but he would put H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
7 There the upright might reason with him; So should I be delivered for ever from my judge.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- There the righteous H3477 (יָשָׁר) — straight (literally or figuratively)
- might dispute H3198 (יָכַח) — to be right (i.e. correct); reciprocal, to argue; causatively, to decide, justify or convict
- with him; so should I be delivered H6403 (פָּלַט) — to slip out, i.e. escape; causatively, to deliver
- for ever H5331 (נֶצַח) — properly, a goal, i.e. the bright object at a distance travelled towards; hence (figuratively), splendor, or (subjectively) truthfulness, or (objectively) confi…
- from my judge H8199 (שָׁפַט) — to judge, i.e. pronounce sentence (for or against); by implication, to vindicate or punish; by extenssion, to govern; passively, to litigate (literally or figur…
8 Behold, I go forward, but he is not there; And backward, but I cannot perceive him;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Behold, I go H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- forward H6924 (קֶדֶם) — the front, of place (absolutely, the fore part, relatively the East) or time (antiquity); often used adverbially (before, anciently, eastward)
- and backward H268 (אָחוֹר) — the hinder part; hence (adverb) behind, backward; also (as facing north) the West
- but I cannot perceive H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
9 On the left hand, when he doth work, but I cannot behold him; He hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- On the left hand H8040 (שְׂמֹאול) — properly, dark (as enveloped), i.e. the north; hence (by orientation), the left hand
- where he doth work H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- but I cannot behold H2372 (חָזָה) — to gaze at; mentally to perceive, contemplate (with pleasure); specifically, to have a vision of
- he hideth H5848 (עָטַף) — to shroud, i.e. clothe (whether transitive or reflex.); hence (from the idea of darkness) to languish
- himself on the right hand H3225 (יָמִין) — the right hand or side (leg, eye) of a person or other object (as the stronger and more dexterous); locally, the south
- that I cannot see H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
10 But he knoweth the way that I take; When he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But he knoweth H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- the way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- that I take H5978 (עִמָּד) — along with
- he hath tried H974 (בָּחַן) — to test (especially metals); generally and figuratively, to investigate
- me, I shall come forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- as gold H2091 (זָהָב) — gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
11 My foot hath held fast to his steps; His way have I kept, and turned not aside.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- My foot H7272 (רֶגֶל) — a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a step; by euphemistically the pudenda
- hath held H270 (אָחַז) — to seize (often with the accessory idea of holding in possession)
- his steps H838 (אָשֻׁר) — a step
- his way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- have I kept H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- and not declined H5186 (נָטָה) — to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away (including moral deflection); used in a great variety of application (as follows)
12 I have not gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have treasured up the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Neither have I gone back H4185 (מוּשׁ) — to withdraw (both literally and figuratively, whether intransitive or transitive)
- from the commandment H4687 (מִצְוָה) — a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the Law)
- of his lips H8193 (שָׂפָה) — the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
- I have esteemed H6845 (צָפַן) — to hide (by covering over); by implication, to hoard or reserve; figuratively to deny; specifically (favorably) to protect, (unfavorably) to lurk
- the words H561 (אֵמֶר) — something said
- of his mouth H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
- more than my necessary H2706 (חֹק) — an enactment; hence, an appointment (of time, space, quantity, labor or usage)
13 But he is in one mind, and who can turn him? And what his soul desireth, even that he doeth.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- in one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- and who can turn H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- his soul H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
- desireth H183 (אָוָה) — to wish for
- he doeth H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
14 For he performeth that which is appointed for me: And many such things are with him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For he performeth H7999 (שָׁלַם) — to be safe (in mind, body or estate); figuratively, to be (causatively, make) completed; by implication, to be friendly; by extension, to reciprocate (in variou…
- appointed H2706 (חֹק) — an enactment; hence, an appointment (of time, space, quantity, labor or usage)
- for me: and many H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- such H2007 (הֵנָּה) — themselves (often used emphatic for the copula, also in indirect relation)
15 Therefore am I terrified at his presence; When I consider, I am afraid of him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Therefore am I troubled H926 (בָּהַל) — to tremble inwardly (or palpitate), i.e. (figuratively) be (causative, make) (suddenly) alarmed or agitated; by implication to hasten anxiously
- at his presence H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- when I consider H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- I am afraid H6342 (פָּחַד) — to be startled (by a sudden alarm); hence, to fear in general
16 For God hath made my heart faint, And the Almighty hath terrified me;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For God H410 (אֵל) — strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty (but used also of any deity)
- maketh my heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- soft H7401 (רָכַךְ) — to soften (intransitively or transitively), used figuratively
- and the Almighty H7706 (שַׁדַּי) — the Almighty
- troubleth H926 (בָּהַל) — to tremble inwardly (or palpitate), i.e. (figuratively) be (causative, make) (suddenly) alarmed or agitated; by implication to hasten anxiously
17 Because I was not cut off before the darkness, Neither did he cover the thick darkness from my face.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Because I was not cut off H6789 (צָמַת) — to extirpate (literally or figuratively)
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- the darkness H2822 (חֹשֶׁךְ) — the dark; hence (literally) darkness; figuratively, misery, destruction, death, ignorance, sorrow, wickedness
- hath he covered H3680 (כָּסָה) — properly, to plump, i.e. fill up hollows; by implication, to cover (for clothing or secrecy)
- the darkness H652 (אֹפֶל) — dusk
- from my face H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…