1 Elihu also proceeded, and said,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Elihu H453 (אֱלִיהוּ) — Elihu, the name of one of Job's friends, and of three Israelites
- also proceeded H3254 (יָסַף) — to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
2 Suffer me a little, and I will show thee; For I have yet somewhat to say on God’s behalf.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Suffer H3803 (כָּתַר) — to enclose; hence (in a friendly sense) to crown, (in a hostile one) to besiege; also to wait (as restraining oneself)
- me a little H2191 (זְעֵיר) — small
- and I will shew H2331 (חָוָה) — properly, to live; by implication (intensively) to declare or show
- yet to speak H4405 (מִלָּה) — a word; collectively, a discourse; figuratively, a topic
- on God’s H433 (אֱלוֹהַּ) — a deity or the Deity
3 I will fetch my knowledge from afar, And will ascribe righteousness to my Maker.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I will fetch H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
- my knowledge H1843 (דֵּעַ) — knowledge
- from afar H7350 (רָחוֹק) — remote, literally or figuratively, of place or time; specifically, precious; often used adverbially (with preposition)
- and will ascribe H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- righteousness H6664 (צֶדֶק) — the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity
- to my Maker H6466 (פָּעַל) — to do or make (systematically and habitually), especially to practise
4 For truly my words are not false: One that is perfect in knowledge is with thee.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For truly H551 (אׇמְנָם) — verily
- my words H4405 (מִלָּה) — a word; collectively, a discourse; figuratively, a topic
- false H8267 (שֶׁקֶר) — an untruth; by implication, a sham (often adverbial)
- he that is perfect H8549 (תָּמִים) — entire (literally, figuratively or morally); also (as noun) integrity, truth
- in knowledge H1844 (דֵּעָה) — knowledge
5 Behold, God is mighty, and despiseth not any: He is mighty in strength of understanding.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Behold, God H410 (אֵל) — strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty (but used also of any deity)
- mighty H3524 (כַּבִּיר) — vast, whether in extent (figuratively, of power, mighty; of time, aged), or in number, many
- and despiseth H3988 (מָאַס) — to spurn; also (intransitively) to disappear
- in strength H3581 (כֹּחַ) — vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively (capacity, means, produce); also (from its hardiness) a large lizard
- wisdom H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
6 He preserveth not the life of the wicked, But giveth to the afflicted their right.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He preserveth not the life H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
- of the wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- but giveth H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- right H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
- to the poor H6041 (עָנִי) — depressed, in mind or circumstances
7 He withdraweth not his eyes from the righteous: But with kings upon the throne He setteth them for ever, and they are exalted.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He withdraweth H1639 (גָּרַע) — to scrape off; by implication, to shave, remove, lessen, withhold
- not his eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- from the righteous H6662 (צַדִּיק) — just
- but with kings H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- on the throne H3678 (כִּסֵּא) — properly, covered, i.e. a throne (as canopied)
- yea, he doth establish H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- them 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…
- and they are exalted H1361 (גָּבַהּ) — to soar, i.e. be lofty; figuratively, to be haughty
8 And if they be bound in fetters, And be taken in the cords of affliction;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- bound H631 (אָסַר) — to yoke or hitch; by analogy, to fasten in any sense, to join battle
- in fetters H2131 (זִיקָה) — properly, what leaps forth, i.e. flash of fire, or a burning arrow; also (from the original sense of the root) a bond
- be holden H3920 (לָכַד) — to catch (in a net, trap or pit); generally, to capture or occupy; also to choose (by lot); figuratively, to cohere
- in cords H2256 (חֶבֶל) — a rope (as twisted), especially a measuring line; by implication, a district or inheritance (as measured); or a noose (as of cords); figuratively, a company (as…
- of affliction H6040 (עֳנִי) — depression, i.e. misery
9 Then he showeth them their work, And their transgressions, that they have behaved themselves proudly.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then he sheweth H5046 (נָגַד) — properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present…
- them their work H6467 (פֹּעַל) — an act or work (concretely)
- and their transgressions H6588 (פֶּשַׁע) — a revolt (national, moral or religious)
- that they have exceeded H1396 (גָּבַר) — to be strong; by implication, to prevail, act insolently
10 He openeth also their ear to instruction, And commandeth that they return from iniquity.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He openeth H1540 (גָּלָה) — to denude (especially in a disgraceful sense); by implication, to exile (captives being usually stripped); figuratively, to reveal
- also their ear H241 (אֹזֶן) — broadness. i.e. (concrete) the ear (from its form in man)
- to discipline H4148 (מוּסָר) — properly, chastisement; figuratively, reproof, warning or instruction; also restraint
- and commandeth H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- that they return 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…
- from iniquity H205 (אָוֶן) — strictly nothingness; also trouble, vanity, wickedness; specifically an idol
11 If they hearken and serve him, They shall spend their days in prosperity, And their years in pleasures.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- If they obey H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- and serve H5647 (עָבַד) — to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.
- they shall spend H3615 (כָּלָה) — to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitive (to complete, prepare, consume)
- their days 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…
- in prosperity H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- and their years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- in pleasures H5273 (נָעִים) — delightful (objective or subjective, literal or figurative)
12 But if they hearken not, they shall perish by the sword, And they shall die without knowledge.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But if they obey H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- not, they shall perish H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- by the sword H7973 (שֶׁלַח) — a missile of attack, i.e. spear; also (figuratively) a shoot of growth; i.e. branch
- and they shall die H1478 (גָּוַע) — to breathe out, i.e. (by implication) expire
- without knowledge H1847 (דַּעַת) — knowledge
13 But they that are godless in heart lay up anger: They cry not for help when he bindeth them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But the hypocrites H2611 (חָנֵף) — soiled (i.e. with sin), impious
- in 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
- heap up H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- wrath H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
- they cry H7768 (שָׁוַע) — properly, to be free; but used only causatively and reflexively, to halloo (for help, i.e. freedom from some trouble)
- not when he bindeth H631 (אָסַר) — to yoke or hitch; by analogy, to fasten in any sense, to join battle
14 They die in youth, And their life perisheth among the unclean.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- They 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)
- die H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- in youth H5290 (נֹעַר) — (abstractly) boyhood
- and their life H2416 (חַי) — alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or living thing),…
- among the unclean H6945 (קָדֵשׁ) — a (quasi) sacred person, i.e. (technically) a (male) devotee (by prostitution) to licentious idolatry
15 He delivereth the afflicted by their affliction, And openeth their ear in oppression.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He delivereth H2502 (חָלַץ) — to pull off; hence (intensively) to strip, (reflex.) to depart; by implication, to deliver, equip (for fight); present, strengthen
- the poor H6041 (עָנִי) — depressed, in mind or circumstances
- in his affliction H6040 (עֳנִי) — depression, i.e. misery
- and openeth H1540 (גָּלָה) — to denude (especially in a disgraceful sense); by implication, to exile (captives being usually stripped); figuratively, to reveal
- their ears H241 (אֹזֶן) — broadness. i.e. (concrete) the ear (from its form in man)
- in oppression H3906 (לַחַץ) — distress
16 Yea, he would have allured thee out of distress Into a broad place, where there is no straitness; And that which is set on thy table would be full of fatness.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Even so would he have removed H5496 (סוּת) — properly, to prick, i.e. (figuratively) stimulate; by implication, to seduce
- thee out of the strait H6862 (צַר) — narrow; (as a noun) a tight place (usually figuratively, i.e. trouble); also a pebble (as in 6864); (transitive) an opponent (as crowding)
- thee out of the strait H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
- a broad place H7338 (רַחַב) — a width
- where H8478 (תַּחַת) — the bottom (as depressed); only adverbially, below (often with prepositional prefix underneath), in lieu of, etc.
- no straitness H4164 (מוּצַק) — narrowness; figuratively, distress
- and that which should be set H5183 (נַחַת) — a descent, i.e. imposition, unfavorable (punishment) or favorable (food); restfulness
- on thy table H7979 (שֻׁלְחָן) — a table (as spread out); by implication, a meal
- full H4390 (מָלֵא) — to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
- of fatness H1880 (דֶּשֶׁן) — the fat; abstractly fatness, i.e. (figuratively) abundance; specifically the (fatty) ashes of sacrifices
17 But thou art full of the judgment of the wicked: Judgment and justice take hold on thee.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But thou hast fulfilled H4390 (מָלֵא) — to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
- the judgment H1779 (דִּין) — judgement (the suit, justice, sentence or tribunal); by implication also strife
- of the wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- judgment H1779 (דִּין) — judgement (the suit, justice, sentence or tribunal); by implication also strife
- and justice H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
- take hold H8551 (תָּמַךְ) — to sustain; by implication, to obtain, keep fast; figuratively, to help, follow close
18 For let not wrath stir thee up against chastisements; Neither let the greatness of the ransom turn thee aside.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- wrath H2534 (חֵמָה) — heat; figuratively, anger, poison (from its fever)
- lest he take thee away H5496 (סוּת) — properly, to prick, i.e. (figuratively) stimulate; by implication, to seduce
- stroke H5607 (סֵפֶק) — chastisement; also satiety
- then a great H7230 (רֹב) — abundance (in any respect)
- ransom H3724 (כֹּפֶר) — properly, a cover, i.e. (literally) a village (as covered in); (specifically) bitumen (as used for coating), and the henna plant (as used for dyeing); figurativ…
- cannot deliver H5186 (נָטָה) — to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away (including moral deflection); used in a great variety of application (as follows)
19 Will thy cry avail, that thou be not in distress, Or all the forces of thy strength?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Will he esteem H6186 (עָרַךְ) — to set in a row, i.e. arrange, put in order (in a very wide variety of applications)
- thy riches H7769 (שׁוּעַ) — a halloo
- not gold H1222 (בְּצַר) — gold
- nor all the forces H3981 (מַאֲמָץ) — strength, i.e. (plural) resources
- of strength H3581 (כֹּחַ) — vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively (capacity, means, produce); also (from its hardiness) a large lizard
20 Desire not the night, When peoples are cut off in their place.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Desire H7602 (שָׁאַף) — to inhale eagerly; figuratively, to cover; by implication, to be angry; also to hasten
- not the night H3915 (לַיִל) — properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e. night; figuratively, adversity
- when people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- are cut off H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
21 Take heed, regard not iniquity: For this hast thou chosen rather than affliction.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Take heed H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- regard H6437 (פָּנָה) — to turn; by implication, to face, i.e. appear, look, etc.
- not iniquity H205 (אָוֶן) — strictly nothingness; also trouble, vanity, wickedness; specifically an idol
- for this hast thou chosen H977 (בָּחַר) — properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select
- rather than affliction H6040 (עֳנִי) — depression, i.e. misery
22 Behold, God doeth loftily in his power: Who is a teacher like unto him?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Behold, God H410 (אֵל) — strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty (but used also of any deity)
- exalteth H7682 (שָׂגַב) — to be (causatively, make) lofty, especially inaccessible; by implication, safe, strong; used literally and figuratively
- by his 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
- who teacheth H3384 (יָרָה) — properly, to flow as water (i.e. to rain); transitively, to lay or throw (especially an arrow, i.e. to shoot); figuratively, to point out (as if by aiming the f…
23 Who hath enjoined him his way? Or who can say, Thou hast wrought unrighteousness?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Who hath enjoined H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
- him his way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- or who can say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Thou hast wrought H6466 (פָּעַל) — to do or make (systematically and habitually), especially to practise
- iniquity H5766 (עֶוֶל) — (moral) evil
24 Remember that thou magnify his work, Whereof men have sung.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Remember H2142 (זָכַר) — properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e. to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
- that thou magnify H7679 (שָׂגָא) — to grow, i.e. (causatively) to enlarge, (figuratively) laud
- his work H6467 (פֹּעַל) — an act or work (concretely)
- which men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- behold H7891 (שִׁיר) — to sing
25 All men have looked thereon; Man beholdeth it afar off.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Every man H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
- may see H2372 (חָזָה) — to gaze at; mentally to perceive, contemplate (with pleasure); specifically, to have a vision of
- it; man H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- may behold H5027 (נָבַט) — to scan, i.e. look intently at; by implication, to regard with pleasure, favor or care
- afar off H7350 (רָחוֹק) — remote, literally or figuratively, of place or time; specifically, precious; often used adverbially (with preposition)
26 Behold, God is great, and we know him not; The number of his years is unsearchable.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Behold, God H410 (אֵל) — strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty (but used also of any deity)
- great H7689 (שַׂגִּיא) — (superlatively) mighty
- and we know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- not, neither can the number H4557 (מִסְפָּר) — a number, definite (arithmetical) or indefinite (large, innumerable; small, a few); also (abstractly) narration
- of his years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- be searched out H2714 (חֵקֶר) — examination, enumeration, deliberation
27 For he draweth up the drops of water, Which distil in rain from his vapor,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For he maketh small H1639 (גָּרַע) — to scrape off; by implication, to shave, remove, lessen, withhold
- the drops H5198 (נָטָף) — a drop; specifically, an aromatic gum (probably stacte)
- of water H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- they pour down H2212 (זָקַק) — to strain, (figuratively) extract, clarify
- rain H4306 (מָטַר) — rain
- according to the vapour H108 (אֵד) — a fog
28 Which the skies pour down And drop upon man abundantly.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Which the clouds H7834 (שַׁחַק) — a powder (as beaten small); by analogy, a thin vapor; by extension, the firmament
- do drop H5140 (נָזַל) — to drip, or shed by trickling
- distil H7491 (רָעַף) — to drip
- upon man H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
- abundantly H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
29 Yea, can any understand the spreadings of the clouds, The thunderings of his pavilion?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- understand H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- the spreadings H4666 (מִפְרָשׂ) — an expansion
- of the clouds H5645 (עָב) — properly, an envelope, i.e. darkness (or density, 2 Chronicles 4:17); specifically, a (scud) cloud; also a copse
- the noise H8663 (תְּשֻׁאָה) — a crashing or loud clamor
- of his tabernacle H5521 (סֻכָּה) — a hut or lair
30 Behold, he spreadeth his light around him; And he covereth the bottom of the sea.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Behold, he spreadeth H6566 (פָּרַשׂ) — to break apart, disperse, etc.
- his light H216 (אוֹר) — illumination or (concrete) luminary (in every sense, including lightning, happiness, etc.)
- upon it, and covereth H3680 (כָּסָה) — properly, to plump, i.e. fill up hollows; by implication, to cover (for clothing or secrecy)
- the bottom H8328 (שֶׁרֶשׁ) — a root (literally or figuratively)
- of the sea H3220 (יָם) — a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes a large river, or an artifical basin…
31 For by these he judgeth the peoples; He giveth food in abundance.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For by them judgeth H1777 (דִּין) — to rule; by implication to judge (as umpire); also to strive (as at law)
- he the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- he giveth H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- meat H400 (אֹכֶל) — food
- in abundance H4342 (מַכְבִּיר) — plenty
32 He covereth his hands with the lightning, And giveth it a charge that it strike the mark.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- With clouds H3709 (כַּף) — the hollow hand or palm (so of the paw of an animal, of the sole, and even of the bowl of a dish or sling, the handle of a bolt, the leaves of a palm-tree); fig…
- he covereth H3680 (כָּסָה) — properly, to plump, i.e. fill up hollows; by implication, to cover (for clothing or secrecy)
- the light H216 (אוֹר) — illumination or (concrete) luminary (in every sense, including lightning, happiness, etc.)
- and commandeth H6680 (צָוָה) — (intensively) to constitute, enjoin
- that cometh betwixt H6293 (פָּגַע) — to impinge, by accident or violence, or (figuratively) by importunity
33 The noise thereof telleth concerning him, The cattle also concerning the storm that cometh up.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The noise H7452 (רֵעַ) — a crash (of thunder), noise (of war), shout (of joy)
- thereof sheweth H5046 (נָגַד) — properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present…
- concerning it, the cattle H4735 (מִקְנֶה) — something bought, i.e. property, but only live stock; abstractly, acquisition
- also concerning the vapour H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative