Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Should God then reward you on your terms, when you refuse to repent? You must decide, not I; so tell me what you know. New Living Translation “Must God tailor his justice to your demands? But you have rejected him! The choice is yours, not mine. Go ahead, share your wisdom with us. English Standard Version Will he then make repayment to suit you, because you reject it? For you must choose, and not I; therefore declare what you know. Berean Standard Bible Should God repay you on your own terms when you have disavowed His? You must choose, not I; so tell me what you know. King James Bible Should it be according to thy mind? he will recompense it, whether thou refuse, or whether thou choose; and not I: therefore speak what thou knowest. New King James Version Should He repay it according to your terms, Just because you disavow it? You must choose, and not I; Therefore speak what you know. New American Standard Bible “Shall God repay on your terms, because you have rejected His? For you must choose, and not I; Therefore declare what you know. NASB 1995 “Shall He recompense on your terms, because you have rejected it? For you must choose, and not I; Therefore declare what you know. NASB 1977 “Shall He recompense on your terms, because you have rejected it? For you must choose, and not I; Therefore declare what you know. Legacy Standard Bible Shall He repay on your terms, because you have rejected it? For you must choose, and not I; Therefore say what you know. Amplified Bible “Shall God’s retribution [for your sins] be on your terms, because you refuse to accept it? For you must do the choosing, and not I; Therefore say what you [truthfully] know. Christian Standard Bible Should God repay you on your terms when you have rejected his? You must choose, not I! So declare what you know. Holman Christian Standard Bible Should God repay you on your terms when you have rejected His? You must choose, not I! So declare what you know. American Standard Version Shall his recompense be as thou wilt, that thou refusest it? For thou must choose, and not I: Therefore speak what thou knowest. Contemporary English Version Do you make the rules, or does God? You have to decide--I can't do it for you; now make up your mind. English Revised Version Shall his recompence be as thou wilt, that thou refusest it? for thou must choose, and not I: therefore speak what thou knowest. GOD'S WORD® Translation Should God reward you on your own terms since you have rejected his? You must choose, not I. Tell me what you know. Speak! Good News Translation Since you object to what God does, can you expect him to do what you want? The decision is yours, not mine; tell us now what you think. International Standard Version "Should you not be paid back, since you have rejected him? You do the choosing! I won't! Tell us what you know! Majority Standard Bible Should God repay you on your own terms when you have disavowed His? You must choose, not I; so tell me what you know. NET Bible Is it your opinion that God should recompense it, because you reject this? But you must choose, and not I, so tell us what you know. New Heart English Bible Shall his recompense be as you desire, that you refuse it? For you must choose, and not I. Therefore speak what you know. Webster's Bible Translation Should it be according to thy mind? he will recompense it, whether thou shalt refuse, or whether thou shalt choose; and not I: therefore speak what thou knowest. World English Bible Shall his recompense be as you desire, that you refuse it? For you must choose, and not I. Therefore speak what you know. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionDoes He repay by you, that you have refused—That you choose, and not I? And what you have known, speak. Young's Literal Translation By thee doth He recompense, That thou hast refused -- That thou dost choose, and not I? And what thou hast known, speak. Smith's Literal Translation Is it with thee? he will requite it, if thou didst refuse, if thou shalt choose, and not I: and what thou knewest, speak. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleDoth God require it of thee, because it hath displeased thee? for thou begannest to speak, and not I. : but if thou know any thing better, speak. Catholic Public Domain Version Does God require this of you because it is displeasing to you? For you were the first to speak, and not I. But if you know something better, speak. New American Bible Would you then say that God must punish, when you are disdainful? It is you who must choose, not I; speak, therefore, what you know. New Revised Standard Version Will he then pay back to suit you, because you reject it? For you must choose, and not I; therefore declare what you know. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleI will not answer you any more, because you have sinned, for you have been examined, and not I; therefore speak out what you know. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated I shall not again give you an answer, because you have sinned, for you are examined and not I; anything that you know, speak OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Shall His recompense be as thou wilt? For thou loathest it, So that thou must choose, and not I; Therefore speak what thou knowest. Brenton Septuagint Translation Will he take vengeance for it on thee, whereas thou wilt put it far from thee? for thou shalt choose, and not I; and what thou knowest, speak thou. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Elihu Confirms God's Justice…32Teach me what I cannot see; if I have done wrong, I will not do it again.’ 33Should God repay you on your own terms when you have disavowed His? You must choose, not I; so tell me what you know. 34Men of understanding will declare to me, and the wise men who hear me will say:… Cross References Romans 9:20-21 But who are you, O man, to talk back to God? Shall what is formed say to Him who formed it, “Why did You make me like this?” / Does not the potter have the right to make from the same lump of clay one vessel for special occasions and another for common use? Isaiah 45:9 Woe to him who quarrels with his Maker—one clay pot among many. Does the clay ask the potter, ‘What are you making?’ Does your work say, ‘He has no hands’? Jeremiah 18:6 “O house of Israel, declares the LORD, can I not treat you as this potter treats his clay? Just like clay in the potter’s hand, so are you in My hand, O house of Israel. Romans 11:34-36 “Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been His counselor?” / “Who has first given to God, that God should repay him?” / For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen. Isaiah 29:16 You have turned things upside down, as if the potter were regarded as clay. Shall what is formed say to him who formed it, “He did not make me”? Can the pottery say of the potter, “He has no understanding”? Proverbs 19:21 Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail. 1 Corinthians 2:16 “For who has known the mind of the Lord, so as to instruct Him?” But we have the mind of Christ. Isaiah 40:13-14 Who has directed the Spirit of the LORD, or informed Him as His counselor? / Whom did He consult to enlighten Him, and who taught Him the paths of justice? Who imparted knowledge to Him and showed Him the way of understanding? Daniel 4:35 All the peoples of the earth are counted as nothing, and He does as He pleases with the army of heaven and the peoples of the earth. There is no one who can restrain His hand or say to Him, ‘What have You done?’” Ecclesiastes 8:4 For the king’s word is supreme, and who can say to him, “What are you doing?” Romans 3:5-6 But if our unrighteousness highlights the righteousness of God, what shall we say? That God is unjust to inflict His wrath on us? I am speaking in human terms. / Certainly not! In that case, how could God judge the world? 1 Corinthians 10:22 Are we trying to provoke the Lord to jealousy? Are we stronger than He? Isaiah 55:8-9 “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,” declares the LORD. / “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts. Job 9:12 If He takes away, who can stop Him? Who dares to ask Him, ‘What are You doing?’ Job 40:8 Would you really annul My justice? Would you condemn Me to justify yourself? Treasury of Scripture Should it be according to your mind? he will recompense it, whether you refuse, or whether you choose; and not I: therefore speak what you know. Should Job 9:12 Behold, he taketh away, who can hinder him? who will say unto him, What doest thou? Job 18:4 He teareth himself in his anger: shall the earth be forsaken for thee? and shall the rock be removed out of his place? Isaiah 45:9 Woe unto him that striveth with his Maker! Let the potsherd strive with the potsherds of the earth. Shall the clay say to him that fashioneth it, What makest thou? or thy work, He hath no hands? according to thy mind. Job 34:11 For the work of a man shall he render unto him, and cause every man to find according to his ways. Job 15:31 Let not him that is deceived trust in vanity: for vanity shall be his recompence. Psalm 89:30-32 If his children forsake my law, and walk not in my judgments; … whether thou refuse Psalm 135:6 Whatsoever the LORD pleased, that did he in heaven, and in earth, in the seas, and all deep places. Matthew 20:12-15 Saying, These last have wrought but one hour, and thou hast made them equal unto us, which have borne the burden and heat of the day… what Job 33:5,32 If thou canst answer me, set thy words in order before me, stand up… Jump to Previous Choose Choosest Declare Desire Judgment Mind Recompense Refuse Refused Reject Rejected Repent Requital Reward Speak Suit Terms Whether WiltJump to Next Choose Choosest Declare Desire Judgment Mind Recompense Refuse Refused Reject Rejected Repent Requital Reward Speak Suit Terms Whether WiltJob 34 1. Elihu accuses Job for charging God with injustice10. God omnipotent cannot be unjust 31. Man must humble himself unto God 34. Elihu reproves Job Should God repay you on your terms This phrase challenges the notion of human entitlement before God. The Hebrew root here suggests a transactional relationship, which is contrary to the biblical understanding of grace. In the ancient Near Eastern context, gods were often seen as beings to be bargained with, but the God of Israel is depicted as sovereign and just, not subject to human whims. This highlights the futility of expecting God to conform to human standards or desires. since you have rejected His You must choose, and not I so declare what you know And not I--i.e., "Then why not according as I refuse or choose? If thou art to influence and direct His dealing and government, why may not I? why may not any one? And if so, He is no longer supreme or absolute. What knowest thou, then? Speak, if thou hast anything to say to this reasoning." Verse 33. - Should it be according to thy mind? he will recompense it. The two clauses should be taken together, and the translation should run, "Should God recompense" (i.e. make his awards) "according to thy pleasure'" or "as thou wiliest?" Elihu turns to Job and directly addresses him, "Can he expect that God will make his decrees - condemn and absolve men - just as Job thinks right?" Whether thou refuse; rather, since thou refusest them. Job had refused to acknowledge the justice of God's awards and decisions. Or whether thou choose; and not I; rather, but thou must choose, and not I. It is Job who must determine how he will act. Elihu, a friend, can only point out and recommend a course, as he had done in vers. 31, 32. It is for Job himself to determine what course he will take. Therefore speak what thou knowest; i.e. "Say what thou hast determined on."Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Should God repay youיְשַׁלְמֶ֨נָּה (yə·šal·men·nāh) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 7999: To be safe, to be, completed, to be friendly, to reciprocate on your own terms הַֽמֵעִמְּךָ֬ (ha·mê·‘im·mə·ḵā) Preposition | Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's 5973: With, equally with when כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction you have disavowed His? מָאַ֗סְתָּ (mā·’as·tā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 3988: To spurn, to disappear You אַתָּ֣ה (’at·tāh) Pronoun - second person masculine singular Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you must choose, תִבְחַ֣ר (ṯiḇ·ḥar) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 977: To try, select not וְלֹא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no I; אָ֑נִי (’ā·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I so tell me דַבֵּֽר׃ (ḏab·bêr) Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue what וּֽמַה־ (ū·mah-) Conjunctive waw | Interrogative Strong's 4100: What?, what!, indefinitely what you know. יָדַ֥עְתָּ (yā·ḏa‘·tā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 3045: To know Links Job 34:33 NIVJob 34:33 NLT Job 34:33 ESV Job 34:33 NASB Job 34:33 KJV Job 34:33 BibleApps.com Job 34:33 Biblia Paralela Job 34:33 Chinese Bible Job 34:33 French Bible Job 34:33 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 34:33 Shall his recompense be as you desire (Jb) |
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