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 Of a truth I know that it is so: But how can man be just with God?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- so of a truth H551 (אׇמְנָם) — verily
- but how should man H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- be just H6663 (צָדַק) — to be (causatively, make) right (in a moral or forensic sense)
- with God H410 (אֵל) — strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty (but used also of any deity)
3 If he be pleased to contend with him, He cannot answer him one of a thousand.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- If he will H2654 (חָפֵץ) — properly, to incline to; by implication (literally but rarely) to bend; figuratively, to be pleased with, desire
- contend H7378 (רִיב) — properly, to toss, i.e. grapple; mostly figuratively, to wrangle, i.e. hold a controversy; (by implication) to defend
- with him, he cannot 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…
- him one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- of a thousand H505 (אֶלֶף) — hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
4 He is wise in heart, and mighty in strength: Who hath hardened himself against him, and prospered?—Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- wise H2450 (חָכָם) — wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)
- in heart H3824 (לֵבָב) — the heart (as the most interior organ);
- and mighty H533 (אַמִּיץ) — strong or (abstractly) strength
- 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
- who hath hardened H7185 (קָשָׁה) — properly, to be dense, i.e. tough or severe (in various applications)
- against him, and hath prospered 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…
5 Him that removeth the mountains, and they know it not, When he overturneth them in his anger;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Which removeth H6275 (עָתַק) — to remove (intransitive or transitive) figuratively, to grow old; specifically, to transcribe
- the mountains H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- and they 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: which overturneth H2015 (הָפַךְ) — to turn about or over; by implication, to change, overturn, return, pervert
- them in his anger H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
6 That shaketh the earth out of its place, And the pillars thereof tremble;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Which shaketh H7264 (רָגַז) — to quiver (with any violent emotion, especially anger or fear)
- the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- out of her 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)
- and the pillars H5982 (עַמּוּד) — a column (as standing); also a stand, i.e. platform
- thereof tremble H6426 (פָּלַץ) — properly, perhaps to rend, i.e. (by implication) to quiver
7 That commandeth the sun, and it riseth not, And sealeth up the stars;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Which commandeth H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- the sun H2775 (חֶרֶס) — the sun
- and it riseth H2224 (זָרַח) — properly, to irradiate (or shoot forth beams), i.e. to rise (as the sun); specifically, to appear (as a symptom of leprosy)
- not; and sealeth up H2856 (חָתַם) — to close up; especially to seal
- the stars H3556 (כּוֹכָב) — a star (as round or as shining); figuratively, a prince
8 That alone stretcheth out the heavens, And treadeth upon the waves of the sea;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Which alone spreadeth out H5186 (נָטָה) — to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away (including moral deflection); used in a great variety of application (as follows)
- the heavens H8064 (שָׁמַיִם) — the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies revolve)
- and treadeth H1869 (דָּרַךְ) — to tread; by implication, to walk; also to string a bow (by treading on it in bending)
- upon the waves H1116 (בָּמָה) — an elevation
- 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…
9 That maketh the Bear, Orion, and the Pleiades, And the chambers of the south;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Which maketh H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- Arcturus H5906 (עַיִשׁ) — the constellation of the Great Bear (perhaps from its migration through the heavens)
- Orion H3685 (כְּסִיל) — any notable constellation; specifically Orion (as if a burly one)
- and Pleiades H3598 (כִּימָה) — a cluster of stars, i.e. the Pleiades
- and the chambers H2315 (חֶדֶר) — an apartment (usually literal)
- of the south H8486 (תֵּימָן) — the south (as being on the right hand of a person facing the east)
10 That doeth great things past finding out, Yea, marvellous things without number.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Which doeth H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- great things H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- past H369 (אַיִן) — a nonentity; generally used as a negative particle
- finding out H2714 (חֵקֶר) — examination, enumeration, deliberation
- yea, and wonders H6381 (פָּלָא) — properly, perhaps to separate, i.e. distinguish (literally or figuratively); by implication, to be (causatively, make) great, difficult, wonderful
- without number H4557 (מִסְפָּר) — a number, definite (arithmetical) or indefinite (large, innumerable; small, a few); also (abstractly) narration
11 Lo, he goeth by me, and I see him not: He passeth on also, but I perceive him not.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Lo, he goeth H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- by me, and I see H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- not: he passeth on H2498 (חָלַף) — properly, to slide by, i.e. (by implication) to hasten away, pass on, spring up, pierce or change
- also, but I perceive H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
12 Behold, he seizeth the prey, who can hinder him? Who will say unto him, What doest thou?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Behold, he taketh away H2862 (חָתַף) — to clutch
- who can hinder 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…
- him? who will say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him, What doest H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
13 God will not withdraw his anger; The helpers of Rahab do stoop under him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- God H433 (אֱלוֹהַּ) — a deity or the Deity
- will not withdraw 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 anger H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
- the proud H7293 (רַהַב) — bluster(-er)
- helpers H5826 (עָזַר) — to surround, i.e. protect or aid
- do stoop H7817 (שָׁחַח) — to sink or depress (reflexive or causative)
14 How much less shall I answer him, And choose out my words to reason with him?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- How much less shall I 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…
- choose out H977 (בָּחַר) — properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select
- my words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
15 Whom, though I were righteous, yet would I not answer; I would make supplication to my judge.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Whom, though I were righteous H6663 (צָדַק) — to be (causatively, make) right (in a moral or forensic sense)
- would I not 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…
- I would make supplication H2603 (חָנַן) — properly, to bend or stoop in kindness to an inferior; to favor, bestow; causatively to implore (i.e. move to favor by petition)
- to 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…
16 If I had called, and he had answered me, Yet would I not believe that he hearkened unto my voice.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- If I had called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- and he had 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…
- would I not believe H539 (אָמַן) — properly, to build up or support; to foster as a parent or nurse; figuratively to render (or be) firm or faithful, to trust or believe, to be permanent or quiet…
- that he had hearkened H238 (אָזַן) — to broaden out the ear (with the hand), i.e. (by implication) to listen
- unto my voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
17 For he breaketh me with a tempest, And multiplieth my wounds without cause.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For he breaketh H7779 (שׁוּף) — properly, to gape, i.e. snap at; figuratively, to overwhelm
- me with a tempest H8183 (שְׂעָרָה) — a hurricane
- and multiplieth H7235 (רָבָה) — to increase (in whatever respect)
- my wounds H6482 (פֶּצַע) — a wound
- without cause H2600 (חִנָּם) — gratis, i.e. devoid of cost, reason or advantage
18 He will not suffer me to take my breath, But filleth me with bitterness.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He will not suffer H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- me to take 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 breath 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…
- but filleth H7646 (שָׂבַע) — to sate, i.e. fill to satisfaction (literally or figuratively)
- me with bitterness H4472 (מַמְרֹר) — a bitterness, i.e. (figuratively) calamity
19 If we speak of strength, lo, he is mighty! And if of justice, Who, saith he, will summon me?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- 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
- strong H533 (אַמִּיץ) — strong or (abstractly) strength
- and if of judgment H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
- who shall set H3259 (יָעַד) — to fix upon (by agreement or appointment); by implication, to meet (at a stated time), to summon (to trial), to direct (in a certain quarter or position), to en…
20 Though I be righteous, mine own mouth shall condemn me: Though I be perfect, it shall prove me perverse.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- If I justify H6663 (צָדַק) — to be (causatively, make) right (in a moral or forensic sense)
- myself, mine own 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…
- shall condemn H7561 (רָשַׁע) — to be (causatively, do or declare) wrong; by implication, to disturb, violate
- perfect H8535 (תָּם) — complete; usually (morally) pious; specifically, gentle, dear
- it shall also prove me perverse H6140 (עָקַשׁ) — to knot or distort; figuratively, to pervert (act or declare perverse)
21 I am perfect; I regard not myself; I despise my life.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- perfect H8535 (תָּם) — complete; usually (morally) pious; specifically, gentle, dear
- would I not know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- 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)
- I would despise H3988 (מָאַס) — to spurn; also (intransitively) to disappear
- my 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),…
22 It is all one; therefore I say, He destroyeth the perfect and the wicked.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- therefore I said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- He destroyeth H3615 (כָּלָה) — to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitive (to complete, prepare, consume)
- the perfect H8535 (תָּם) — complete; usually (morally) pious; specifically, gentle, dear
- and the wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
23 If the scourge slay suddenly, He will mock at the trial of the innocent.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- If the scourge H7752 (שׁוֹט) — a lash (literally or figuratively)
- slay H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- suddenly H6597 (פִּתְאוֹם) — instantly
- he will laugh H3932 (לָעַג) — to deride; by implication (as if imitating a foreigner) to speak unintelligibly
- at the trial H4531 (מַסָּה) — a testing, of men (judicial) or of God (querulous)
- of the innocent H5355 (נָקִי) — innocent
24 The earth is given into the hand of the wicked; He covereth the faces of the judges thereof: If it be not he, who then is it?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- is given H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- into 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 wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- he covereth H3680 (כָּסָה) — properly, to plump, i.e. fill up hollows; by implication, to cover (for clothing or secrecy)
- the faces 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…
- of the judges 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…
- thereof; if not, where H645 (אֵפוֹ) — strictly a demonstrative particle, here; but used of time, now or then
25 Now my days are swifter than a post: They flee away, they see no good.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now my 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…
- are swifter H7043 (קָלַל) — to be (causatively, make) light, literally (swift, small, sharp, etc.) or figuratively (easy, trifling, vile, etc.)
- than a post H7323 (רוּץ) — to run (for whatever reason, especially to rush)
- they flee away H1272 (בָּרַח) — to bolt, i.e. figuratively, to flee suddenly
- they see H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- no good 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…
26 They are passed away as the swift ships; As the eagle that swoopeth on the prey.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- They are passed away H2498 (חָלַף) — properly, to slide by, i.e. (by implication) to hasten away, pass on, spring up, pierce or change
- as H5973 (עִם) — adverb or preposition, with (i.e. in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then usually un…
- the swift H16 (אֵבֶה) — the papyrus
- ships H591 (אֳנִיָּה) — a ship
- as the eagle H5404 (נֶשֶׁר) — the eagle (or other large bird of prey)
- hasteth H2907 (טוּשׂ) — to pounce as a bird of prey
- to the prey H400 (אֹכֶל) — food
27 If I say, I will forget my complaint, I will put off my sad countenance, and be of good cheer;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- If I say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- I will forget H7911 (שָׁכַח) — to mislay, i.e. to be oblivious of, from want of memory or attention
- my complaint H7879 (שִׂיחַ) — a contemplation; by implication, an utterance
- I will leave off H5800 (עָזַב) — to loosen, i.e. relinquish, permit, etc.
- my heaviness 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…
- and comfort H1082 (בָּלַג) — to break off or loose (in a favorable or unfavorable sense), i.e. desist (from grief) or invade (with destruction)
28 I am afraid of all my sorrows, I know that thou wilt not hold me innocent.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I am afraid H3025 (יָגֹר) — to fear
- of all my sorrows H6094 (עַצֶּבֶת) — a idol; also, a pain or wound
- I know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- that thou wilt not hold me innocent H5352 (נָקָה) — to be (or make) clean (literally or figuratively); by implication (in an adverse sense) to be bare, i.e. extirpated
29 I shall be condemned; Why then do I labor in vain?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I be wicked H7561 (רָשַׁע) — to be (causatively, do or declare) wrong; by implication, to disturb, violate
- why then labour H3021 (יָגַע) — properly, to gasp; hence, to be exhausted, to tire, to toil
- I in vain H1892 (הֶבֶל) — emptiness or vanity; figuratively, something transitory and unsatisfactory; often used as an adverb
30 If I wash myself with snow water, And make my hands never so clean;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- If I wash H7364 (רָחַץ) — to lave (the whole or a part of a thing)
- myself with H7950 (שֶׁלֶג) — snow (probably from its whiteness)
- snow water H1119 (בְּמוֹ) — in, with, by, etc.
- snow water H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- and make my hands 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…
- never H1253 (בֹּר) — vegetable lye (from its cleansing); used as a soap for washing, or a flux for metals
- never H1252 (בֹּר) — purity
- so clean H2141 (זָכַךְ) — to be transparent or clean (phys. or morally)
31 Yet wilt thou plunge me in the ditch, And mine own clothes shall abhor me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Yet H227 (אָז) — at that time or place; also as a conjunction, therefore
- shalt thou plunge H2881 (טָבַל) — to dip, to immerse
- me in the ditch H7845 (שַׁחַת) — a pit (especially as a trap); figuratively, destruction
- and mine own clothes H8008 (שַׂלְמָה) — a dress
- shall abhor H8581 (תַּעָב) — to loathe, i.e. (morally) detest
32 For he is not a man, as I am, that I should answer him, That we should come together in judgment.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- not a man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- I should 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…
- we should come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- together H3162 (יַחַד) — properly, a unit, i.e. (adverb) unitedly
- in judgment H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
33 There is no umpire betwixt us, That might lay his hand upon us both.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Neither is H3426 (יֵשׁ) — there is or are (or any other form of the verb to be, as may suit the connection)
- there any daysman H3198 (יָכַח) — to be right (i.e. correct); reciprocal, to argue; causatively, to decide, justify or convict
- might lay H7896 (שִׁית) — to place (in a very wide application)
- 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…
- upon us both H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
34 Let him take his rod away from me, And let not his terror make me afraid:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Let him take H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
- his rod H7626 (שֵׁבֶט) — a scion, i.e. (literally) a stick (for punishing, writing, fighting, ruling, walking, etc.) or (figuratively) a clan
- away H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
- from me, and let not his fear H367 (אֵימָה) — fright; concrete, an idol (as a bugbear)
- terrify H1204 (בָּעַת) — to fear
35 Then would I speak, and not fear him; For I am not so in myself.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- would I speak H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- and not fear H3372 (יָרֵא) — to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten