Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Why do I put myself in jeopardy and take my life in my hands? New Living Translation Why should I put myself in mortal danger and take my life in my own hands? English Standard Version Why should I take my flesh in my teeth and put my life in my hand? Berean Standard Bible Why do I put myself at risk and take my life in my own hands? King James Bible Wherefore do I take my flesh in my teeth, and put my life in mine hand? New King James Version Why do I take my flesh in my teeth, And put my life in my hands? New American Standard Bible “Why should I take my flesh in my teeth, And put my life in my hands? NASB 1995 “Why should I take my flesh in my teeth And put my life in my hands? NASB 1977 “Why should I take my flesh in my teeth, And put my life in my hands? Legacy Standard Bible Why should I take my flesh in my teeth And put my life in my hands? Amplified Bible “Why should I take my flesh in my teeth And put my life in my hands [incurring the wrath of God]? Christian Standard Bible I will put myself at risk and take my life in my own hands. Holman Christian Standard Bible Why do I put myself at risk and take my life in my own hands? American Standard Version Wherefore should I take my flesh in my teeth, And put my life in my hand? Contemporary English Version I will be responsible for what happens to me. English Revised Version Wherefore should I take my flesh in my teeth, and put my life in mine hand? GOD'S WORD® Translation I am biting off more than I can chew and taking my life in my own hands. Good News Translation I am ready to risk my life. International Standard Version Why shouldn't I bite my flesh or take my life in my hands? Majority Standard Bible Why do I put myself at risk and take my life in my own hands? NET Bible Why do I put myself in peril, and take my life in my hands? New Heart English Bible Why should I take my flesh in my teeth, and put my life in my hand? Webster's Bible Translation Why do I take my flesh in my teeth, and put my life in my hand? World English Bible Why should I take my flesh in my teeth, and put my life in my hand? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionWhy do I take my flesh in my teeth? And my soul put in my hand? Young's Literal Translation Wherefore do I take my flesh in my teeth? And my soul put in my hand? Smith's Literal Translation For what shall I lift up my flesh in my teeth, and shall I put my soul in my hand? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWhy do I tear my flesh with my teeth, and carry my soul in my hands? Catholic Public Domain Version Why do I wound my flesh with my teeth, and carry my soul in my hands? New American Bible I will carry my flesh between my teeth, and take my life in my hand. New Revised Standard Version I will take my flesh in my teeth, and put my life in my hand. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWhy am I so afflicted, and why is my life exposed to danger? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Why do I take up my flesh into my teeth, and my soul is put into my hands? OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Wherefore? I will take my flesh in my teeth, And put my life in my hand. Brenton Septuagint Translation while I may take my flesh in my teeth, and put my life in my hand. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job Reproves His Friends…13Be silent, and I will speak. Then let come to me what may. 14Why do I put myself at risk and take my life in my own hands? 15Though He slay me, I will hope in Him. I will still defend my ways to His face.… Cross References Psalm 119:109 I constantly take my life in my hands, yet I do not forget Your law. 1 Samuel 28:21 When the woman came to Saul and saw how distraught he was, she said to him, “Look, your maidservant has obeyed your voice. I took my life in my hands and did as you told me. Judges 12:3 When I saw that you would not save me, I risked my life and crossed over to the Ammonites, and the LORD delivered them into my hand. Why then have you come today to fight against me?” 1 Kings 19:4 while he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness. He sat down under a broom tree and prayed that he might die. “I have had enough, LORD,” he said. “Take my life, for I am no better than my fathers.” Esther 4:16 “Go and assemble all the Jews who can be found in Susa, and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day, and I and my maidens will fast as you do. After that, I will go to the king, even though it is against the law. And if I perish, I perish!” 2 Kings 7:4 If we say, ‘Let us go into the city,’ we will die there from the famine in the city; but if we sit here, we will also die. So come now, let us go over to the camp of the Arameans. If they let us live, we will live; if they kill us, we will die.” Jeremiah 45:5 But as for you, do you seek great things for yourself? Stop seeking! For I will bring disaster on every living creature, declares the LORD, but wherever you go, I will grant your life as a spoil of war.” Isaiah 38:17 Surely for my own welfare I had such great anguish; but Your love has delivered me from the pit of oblivion, for You have cast all my sins behind Your back. Psalm 49:18 Though in his lifetime he blesses his soul—and men praise you when you prosper— Psalm 56:13 For You have delivered my soul from death, and my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before God in the light of life. Matthew 16:25 For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it. Mark 8:35 For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and for the gospel will save it. Luke 9:24 For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it. John 12:25 Whoever loves his life will lose it, but whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life. Acts 20:24 But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace. Treasury of Scripture Why do I take my flesh in my teeth, and put my life in my hand? I take 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? Ecclesiastes 4:5 The fool foldeth his hands together, and eateth his own flesh. Isaiah 9:20 And he shall snatch on the right hand, and be hungry; and he shall eat on the left hand, and they shall not be satisfied: they shall eat every man the flesh of his own arm: and put Judges 12:3 And when I saw that ye delivered me not, I put my life in my hands, and passed over against the children of Ammon, and the LORD delivered them into my hand: wherefore then are ye come up unto me this day, to fight against me? 1 Samuel 19:5 For he did put his life in his hand, and slew the Philistine, and the LORD wrought a great salvation for all Israel: thou sawest it, and didst rejoice: wherefore then wilt thou sin against innocent blood, to slay David without a cause? 1 Samuel 28:21 And the woman came unto Saul, and saw that he was sore troubled, and said unto him, Behold, thine handmaid hath obeyed thy voice, and I have put my life in my hand, and have hearkened unto thy words which thou spakest unto me. Jump to Previous Flesh Hand Hands Jeopardy Life Soul Teeth WhereforeJump to Next Flesh Hand Hands Jeopardy Life Soul Teeth WhereforeJob 13 1. Job reproves his friends for partiality14. He professes his confidence in God; 19. and entreats to know his own sins, and God's purpose in afflicting him Why do I put myself at risk This phrase reflects Job's introspection and the existential questioning of his actions and decisions. The Hebrew root for "risk" here is "שׂוּם" (sum), which means to place or set. Job is contemplating the deliberate act of placing himself in a position of danger or vulnerability. Historically, this reflects the ancient Near Eastern understanding of fate and divine will, where individuals often found themselves questioning their place in the cosmic order. Job's rhetorical question underscores his awareness of the precariousness of his situation, both physically and spiritually, as he challenges the divine justice he perceives as absent in his suffering. and take my life in my own hands? Persons / Places / Events 1. JobA man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. He is the central figure in the Book of Job, known for his immense suffering and unwavering faith. 2. God The sovereign Creator who allows Job's faith to be tested by Satan, yet remains the ultimate authority and source of wisdom throughout the account. 3. Satan The adversary who challenges Job's integrity, suggesting that Job is faithful only because of his prosperity and protection from God. 4. Job's Friends Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who visit Job to offer comfort but end up accusing him of wrongdoing, believing his suffering is a result of sin. 5. The Land of Uz The setting of the Book of Job, a region believed to be located in the area of Edom or northern Arabia. Teaching Points Trust in God's SovereigntyJob's willingness to "take my life in my hands" reflects a deep trust in God's ultimate control over life and death. Believers are encouraged to trust God's sovereignty, even in the face of suffering. Integrity in Suffering Job's question highlights his commitment to maintaining integrity despite his trials. Christians are called to uphold their faith and integrity, regardless of circumstances. The Cost of Discipleship Job's rhetorical question about jeopardizing his life can be seen as a precursor to the New Testament teaching on the cost of following Christ. Believers should be prepared to face challenges for the sake of their faith. The Search for Understanding Job's struggle to comprehend his suffering encourages believers to seek wisdom and understanding from God, even when answers are not immediately apparent. Faith Amidst Trials Job's experience teaches that faith is not the absence of doubt or struggle but the perseverance through them, trusting in God's ultimate plan and purpose.(14) Wherefore do I take my flesh in my teeth.--This is probably the meaning of this verse, which, however, should not be read interrogatively: "At all risks, come what come may, I will take my flesh in my teeth, and put my life in my hand."Verses 14-28. - The appeal is now to God; but Job prefaces it by excusing his boldness (vers. 14-19). Verse 14. - Wherefore do I take my flesh in my teeth! An obscure phrase, to be explained by the parallel in the second member of the verse. The general meaning is, "Why do I jeopardize everything - my body, taking it as it were between my teeth; and my soul, taking it as it were in my hand?" Neither idea will bear minute analysis; but the latter, at any rate, was known to the Greeks (Athen., 'Deipnosoph.,' p. 569), and is common in English. And put my life in my hand (comp. Judges 12:3; 1 Samuel 19:5; 1 Samuel 28:21; Psalm 119:109). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Whyעַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against do I put myself בְשָׂרִ֣י (ḇə·śā·rî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 1320: Flesh, body, person, the pudenda of a, man at risk אֶשָּׂ֣א (’eś·śā) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take and take אָשִׂ֥ים (’ā·śîm) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set my life וְ֝נַפְשִׁ֗י (wə·nap̄·šî) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion in my own hands? בְּכַפִּֽי׃ (bə·ḵap·pî) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 3709: Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan Links Job 13:14 NIVJob 13:14 NLT Job 13:14 ESV Job 13:14 NASB Job 13:14 KJV Job 13:14 BibleApps.com Job 13:14 Biblia Paralela Job 13:14 Chinese Bible Job 13:14 French Bible Job 13:14 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 13:14 Why should I take my flesh (Jb) |
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