1 Then Job answered and said,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But 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 Oh that my vexation were but weighed, And all my calamity laid in the balances!Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Oh that H3863 (לוּא) — a conditional particle; if; by implication (interj. as a wish) would that!
- my grief H3708 (כַּעַס) — vexation
- were throughly H8254 (שָׁקַל) — to suspend or poise (especially in trade)
- weighed H8254 (שָׁקַל) — to suspend or poise (especially in trade)
- and my calamity H1962 (הַיָּה) — ruin
- and my calamity H1942 (הַוָּה) — by implication, of falling); desire; also ruin
- laid H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
- in the balances H3976 (מֹאזֵן) — (only in the dual) a pair of scales
- together H3162 (יַחַד) — properly, a unit, i.e. (adverb) unitedly
3 For now it would be heavier than the sand of the seas: Therefore have my words been rash.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For now it would be 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 the sand H2344 (חוֹל) — sand (as round or whirling particles)
- 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…
- therefore my words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- are swallowed up H3886 (לוּעַ) — to gulp; figuratively, to be rash
4 For the arrows of the Almighty are within me, The poison whereof my spirit drinketh up: The terrors of God do set themselves in array against me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For the arrows H2671 (חֵץ) — properly, a piercer, i.e. an arrow; by implication, a wound; figuratively, (of God) thunder-bolt; the shaft of a spear
- of the Almighty H7706 (שַׁדַּי) — the Almighty
- within H5978 (עִמָּד) — along with
- me, the poison H2534 (חֵמָה) — heat; figuratively, anger, poison (from its fever)
- whereof drinketh up H8354 (שָׁתָה) — to imbibe (literally or figuratively)
- my spirit H7307 (רוּחַ) — wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the sky; by re…
- the terrors H1161 (בִּעוּתִים) — alarms
- of God H433 (אֱלוֹהַּ) — a deity or the Deity
- do set themselves in array H6186 (עָרַךְ) — to set in a row, i.e. arrange, put in order (in a very wide variety of applications)
5 Doth the wild ass bray when he hath grass? Or loweth the ox over his fodder?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Doth the wild donkey H6501 (פֶּרֶא) — the onager
- bray H5101 (נָהַק) — to bray (as an ass), scream (from hunger)
- when he hath grass H1877 (דֶּשֶׁא) — a sprout; by analogy, grass
- or loweth H1600 (גָּעָה) — to bellow (as cattle)
- the ox H7794 (שׁוֹר) — a bullock (as a traveller)
- over his fodder H1098 (בְּלִיל) — mixed, i.e. (specifically) feed (for cattle)
6 Can that which hath no savor be eaten without salt? Or is there any taste in the white of an egg?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Can that which is unsavoury H8602 (תָּפֵל) — plaster (as gummy) or slime; (figuratively) frivolity
- be eaten H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
- without salt H4417 (מֶלַח) — properly, powder, i.e. (specifically) salt (as easily pulverized and dissolved)
- or is there H3426 (יֵשׁ) — there is or are (or any other form of the verb to be, as may suit the connection)
- taste H2940 (טַעַם) — properly, a taste, i.e. (figuratively) perception; by implication, intelligence; transitively, a mandate
- in the white H7388 (רִיר) — saliva; by resemblance, broth
- of an egg H2495 (חַלָּמוּת) — probably purslain
7 My soul refuseth to touch them; They are as loathsome food to me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- my 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)
- refused H3985 (מָאֵן) — to refuse
- to touch H5060 (נָגַע) — properly, to touch, i.e. lay the hand upon (for any purpose; euphemistically, to lie with a woman); by implication, to reach (figuratively, to arrive, acquire);…
- as my sorrowful H1741 (דְּוַי) — sickness; figuratively, loathing
- meat H3899 (לֶחֶם) — food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
8 Oh that I might have my request; And that God would grant me the thing that I long for!Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Oh that I might have H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- my request H7596 (שְׁאֵלָה) — a petition; by implication, a loan
- and that God H433 (אֱלוֹהַּ) — a deity or the Deity
- would grant H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- the thing that I long for H8615 (תִּקְוָה) — literally a cord (as an attachment); figuratively, expectancy
9 Even that it would please God to crush me; That he would let loose his hand, and cut me off!Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Even that it would please H2974 (יָאַל) — properly, to yield, especially assent; hence (pos.) to undertake as an act of volition
- God H433 (אֱלוֹהַּ) — a deity or the Deity
- to destroy H1792 (דָּכָא) — to crumble; transitively, to bruise (literally or figuratively)
- me; that he would let loose H5425 (נָתַר) — to jump, i.e. be violently agitated; causatively, to terrify, shake off, untie
- his hand 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…
- and cut me off H1214 (בָּצַע) — to break off, i.e. (usually) plunder; figuratively, to finish, or (intransitively) stop
10 And be it still my consolation, Yea, let me exult in pain that spareth not, That I have not denied the words of the Holy One.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then should I yet have comfort H5165 (נֶחָמָה) — consolation
- yea, I would harden H5539 (סָלַד) — probably to leap (with joy), i.e. exult
- myself in sorrow H2427 (חִיל) — a throe (expectant of childbirth)
- let him not spare H2550 (חָמַל) — to commiserate; by implication, to spare
- for I have not concealed H3582 (כָּחַד) — to secrete, by act or word; hence (intensively) to destroy
- the words H561 (אֵמֶר) — something said
- of the Holy One H6918 (קָדוֹשׁ) — sacred (ceremonially or morally); (as noun) God (by eminence), an angel, a saint, a sanctuary
11 What is my strength, that I should wait? And what is mine end, that I should be patient?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- my 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
- that I should hope H3176 (יָחַל) — to wait; by implication, to be patient, hope
- mine end H7093 (קֵץ) — an extremity; adverbially (with prepositional prefix) after
- that I should prolong H748 (אָרַךְ) — to be (causative, make) long (literally or figuratively)
- my life 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)
12 Is my strength the strength of stones? Or is my flesh of brass?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- my 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
- the 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
- of stones H68 (אֶבֶן) — a stone
- my flesh H1320 (בָּשָׂר) — flesh (from its freshness); by extension, body, person; also (by euphemistically) the pudenda of a man
- of brass H5153 (נָחוּשׁ) — coppery, i.e. (figuratively) hard
13 Is it not that I have no help in me, And that wisdom is driven quite from me?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- not my help H5833 (עֶזְרָה) — aid
- in me? and is wisdom H8454 (תּוּשִׁיָּה) — support or (by implication) ability, i.e. (direct) help, (in purpose) an undertaking, (intellectual) understanding
- driven quite H5080 (נָדַח) — to push off; used in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively (to expel, mislead, strike, inflict, etc.)
14 To him that is ready to faint kindness should be showed from his friend; Even to him that forsaketh the fear of the Almighty.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- To him that is afflicted H4523 (מָס) — fainting, i.e. (figuratively) disconsolate
- pity H2617 (חֶסֶד) — kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
- from his friend H7453 (רֵעַ) — an associate (more or less close)
- but he forsaketh H5800 (עָזַב) — to loosen, i.e. relinquish, permit, etc.
- the fear H3374 (יִרְאָה) — fear (also used as infinitive); morally, reverence
- of the Almighty H7706 (שַׁדַּי) — the Almighty
15 My brethren have dealt deceitfully as a brook, As the channel of brooks that pass away;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- My brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- have dealt deceitfully H898 (בָּגַד) — to cover (with a garment); figuratively, to act covertly; by implication, to pillage
- as a brook H5158 (נַחַל) — a stream, especially a winter torrent; (by implication) a (narrow) valley (in which a brook runs); also a shaft (of a mine)
- as the stream H650 (אָפִיק) — properly, containing, i.e. a tube; also a bed or valley of a stream; also a strong thing or a hero
- of brooks H5158 (נַחַל) — a stream, especially a winter torrent; (by implication) a (narrow) valley (in which a brook runs); also a shaft (of a mine)
- they pass away H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
16 Which are black by reason of the ice, And wherein the snow hideth itself:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Which are blackish H6937 (קָדַר) — to be ashy, i.e. dark-colored; by implication, to mourn (in sackcloth or sordid garments)
- by reason of the ice H7140 (קֶרַח) — ice (as if bald, i.e. smooth); hence, hail; by resemblance, rock crystal
- wherein the snow H7950 (שֶׁלֶג) — snow (probably from its whiteness)
- is hid H5956 (עָלַם) — to veil from sight, i.e. conceal (literally or figuratively)
17 What time they wax warm, they vanish; When it is hot, they are consumed out of their place.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- What time H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
- they wax warm H2215 (זָרַב) — to flow away
- they vanish H6789 (צָמַת) — to extirpate (literally or figuratively)
- when it is hot H2527 (חֹם) — heat
- they are consumed out H1846 (דָּעַךְ) — to be extinguished; figuratively, to expire or be dried up
- of their place H4725 (מָקוֹם) — properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
18 The caravans that travel by the way of them turn aside; They go up into the waste, and perish.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The paths H734 (אֹרַח) — a well-trodden road (literally or figuratively); also a caravan
- of their way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- are turned aside H3943 (לָפַת) — properly, to bend, i.e. (by implication) to clasp; also (reflexively) to turn around or aside
- they go H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- to nothing H8414 (תֹּהוּ) — a desolation (of surface), i.e. desert; figuratively, a worthless thing; adverbially, in vain
- and perish H6 (אָבַד) — properly, to wander away, i.e. lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy)
19 The caravans of Tema looked, The companies of Sheba waited for them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The troops H734 (אֹרַח) — a well-trodden road (literally or figuratively); also a caravan
- of Tema H8485 (תֵּימָא) — Tema, a son of Ishmael, and the region settled by him
- looked H5027 (נָבַט) — to scan, i.e. look intently at; by implication, to regard with pleasure, favor or care
- the companies H1979 (הֲלִיכָה) — a walking; by implication, a procession or march, a caravan
- of Sheba H7614 (שְׁבָא) — Sheba, the name of three early progenitors of tribes and of an Ethiopian district
- waited H6960 (קָוָה) — to bind together (perhaps by twisting), i.e. collect; (figuratively) to expect
20 They were put to shame because they had hoped; They came thither, and were confounded.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- They were confounded H954 (בּוּשׁ) — properly, to pale, i.e. by implication to be ashamed; also (by implication) to be disappointed or delayed
- because they had hoped H982 (בָּטַח) — properly, to hie for refuge (but not so precipitately as 2620); figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure
- they came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- thither, and were ashamed H2659 (חָפֵר) — to blush; figuratively, to be ashamed, disappointed; causatively, to shame, reproach
21 For now ye are nothing; Ye see a terror, and are afraid.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For now ye are nothing; ye see H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- casting down H2866 (חֲתַת) — dismay
- and are afraid H3372 (יָרֵא) — to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
22 Did I say, Give unto me? Or, Offer a present for me of your substance?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Did I say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Bring H3051 (יָהַב) — to give (whether literal or figurative); generally, to put; imperatively (reflexive) come
- unto me? or, Give a reward H7809 (שָׁחַד) — to donate, i.e. bribe
- for me of your substance H3581 (כֹּחַ) — vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively (capacity, means, produce); also (from its hardiness) a large lizard
23 Or, Deliver me from the adversary’s hand? Or, Redeem me from the hand of the oppressors?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Or, Deliver H4422 (מָלַט) — properly, to be smooth, i.e. (by implication) to escape (as if by slipperiness); causatively, to release or rescue; specifically, to bring forth young, emit spa…
- me from the enemy’s 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)
- hand 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…
- or, Redeem H6299 (פָּדָה) — to sever, i.e. ransom; generally to release, preserve
- me from the hand 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…
- of the mighty H6184 (עָרִיץ) — fearful, i.e. powerful or tyrannical
24 Teach me, and I will hold my peace; And cause me to understand wherein I have erred.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Teach 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…
- me, and I will hold my tongue H2790 (חָרַשׁ) — to scratch, i.e. (by implication) to engrave, plough; hence (from the use of tools) to fabricate (of any material); figuratively, to devise (in a bad sense); he…
- and cause me to understand H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- wherein I have erred H7686 (שָׁגָה) — to stray (causatively, mislead), usually (figuratively) to mistake, especially (morally) to transgress; by extension (through the idea of intoxication) to reel,…
25 How forcible are words of uprightness! But your reproof, what doth it reprove?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- How forcible H4834 (מָרַץ) — properly, to press, i.e. (figuratively) to be pungent or vehement; to irritate
- are right H3476 (יֹשֶׁר) — the right
- words H561 (אֵמֶר) — something said
- but what doth your arguing H3198 (יָכַח) — to be right (i.e. correct); reciprocal, to argue; causatively, to decide, justify or convict
- reprove H3198 (יָכַח) — to be right (i.e. correct); reciprocal, to argue; causatively, to decide, justify or convict
26 Do ye think to reprove words, Seeing that the speeches of one that is desperate are as wind?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Do ye imagine H2803 (חָשַׁב) — properly, to plait or interpenetrate, i.e. (literally) to weave or (generally) to fabricate; figuratively, to plot or contrive (usually in a malicious sense); h…
- to reprove H3198 (יָכַח) — to be right (i.e. correct); reciprocal, to argue; causatively, to decide, justify or convict
- words H4405 (מִלָּה) — a word; collectively, a discourse; figuratively, a topic
- and the speeches H561 (אֵמֶר) — something said
- of one that is desperate H2976 (יָאַשׁ) — to desist, i.e. (figuratively) to despond
- as wind H7307 (רוּחַ) — wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the sky; by re…
27 Yea, ye would cast lots upon the fatherless, And make merchandise of your friend.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Yea, ye overwhelm H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
- the fatherless H3490 (יָתוֹם) — a bereaved person
- and ye dig H3738 (כָּרָה) — properly, to dig; figuratively, to plot; generally, to bore or open
- for your friend H7453 (רֵעַ) — an associate (more or less close)
28 Now therefore be pleased to look upon me; For surely I shall not lie to your face.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now therefore be content H2974 (יָאַל) — properly, to yield, especially assent; hence (pos.) to undertake as an act of volition
- look H6437 (פָּנָה) — to turn; by implication, to face, i.e. appear, look, etc.
- evident 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…
- unto you if I lie H3576 (כָּזַב) — to lie (i.e. deceive), literally or figuratively
29 Return, I pray you, let there be no injustice; Yea, return again, my cause is righteous.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- 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…
- I pray you, let it not be iniquity H5766 (עֶוֶל) — (moral) evil
- yea, return again 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…
- my righteousness H6664 (צֶדֶק) — the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity
30 Is there injustice on my tongue? Cannot my taste discern mischievous things?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Is there H3426 (יֵשׁ) — there is or are (or any other form of the verb to be, as may suit the connection)
- iniquity H5766 (עֶוֶל) — (moral) evil
- in my tongue H3956 (לָשׁוֹן) — the tongue (of man or animals), used literally (as the instrument of licking, eating, or speech), and figuratively (speech, an ingot, a fork of flame, a cove of…
- cannot my taste H2441 (חֵךְ) — properly, the palate or inside of the mouth; hence, the mouth itself (as the organ of speech, taste and kissing)
- discern H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- perverse things H1942 (הַוָּה) — by implication, of falling); desire; also ruin