Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Why are we regarded as cattle and considered stupid in your sight? New Living Translation Do you think we are mere animals? Do you think we are stupid? English Standard Version Why are we counted as cattle? Why are we stupid in your sight? Berean Standard Bible Why are we regarded as cattle, as stupid in your sight? King James Bible Wherefore are we counted as beasts, and reputed vile in your sight? New King James Version Why are we counted as beasts, And regarded as stupid in your sight? New American Standard Bible “Why are we regarded as animals, As stupid in your eyes? NASB 1995 “Why are we regarded as beasts, As stupid in your eyes? NASB 1977 “Why are we regarded as beasts, As stupid in your eyes? Legacy Standard Bible Why are we regarded as beasts, As dense in your eyes? Amplified Bible “Why are we regarded as beasts, As if [we are] stupid (senseless) in your eyes? Christian Standard Bible Why are we regarded as cattle, as stupid in your sight? Holman Christian Standard Bible Why are we regarded as cattle, as stupid in your sight? American Standard Version Wherefore are we counted as beasts, And are become unclean in your sight? Contemporary English Version Or do you think that we are dumb animals? English Revised Version Wherefore are we counted as beasts, and are become unclean in your sight? GOD'S WORD® Translation Why do you think of us as cattle? Why are we considered stupid in your eyes? Good News Translation What makes you think we are as stupid as cattle? International Standard Version Why do you think we're like dumb animals? Do you think we're stupid? Majority Standard Bible Why are we regarded as cattle, as stupid in your sight? NET Bible Why should we be regarded as beasts, and considered stupid in your sight? New Heart English Bible Why are we counted as animals, which have become unclean in your sight? Webster's Bible Translation Why are we counted as beasts, and reputed vile in your sight? World English Bible Why are we counted as animals, which have become unclean in your sight? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionWhy have we been reckoned as livestock? We have been defiled in your eyes! Young's Literal Translation Wherefore have we been reckoned as cattle? We have been defiled in your eyes! Smith's Literal Translation Wherefore were we reckoned as cattle, and were unclean in your eyes? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWhy are we reputed as beasts, and counted vile before you? Catholic Public Domain Version Why have we been treated like mules, as if we were unworthy before you? New American Bible Why are we accounted like beasts, equal to them in your sight? New Revised Standard Version Why are we counted as cattle? Why are we stupid in your sight? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWherefore are we counted as beasts, and have become abominable in your sight? O you who slays himself in his anger? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Why are we considered as a beast and we are defiled in your eyes? OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Wherefore are we counted as beasts, And reputed dull in your sight? Brenton Septuagint Translation For wherefore have we been silent before thee like brutes? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Bildad: God Punishes the Wicked…2“How long until you end these speeches? Show some sense, and then we can talk. 3Why are we regarded as cattle, as stupid in your sight? 4You who tear yourself in anger—should the earth be forsaken on your account, or the rocks be moved from their place?… Cross References Job 12:3 But I also have a mind; I am not inferior to you. Who does not know such things as these? Job 15:2-3 “Does a wise man answer with empty counsel or fill his belly with the hot east wind? / Should he argue with useless words or speeches that serve no purpose? Job 17:4 You have closed their minds to understanding; therefore You will not exalt them. Job 19:2-3 “How long will you torment me and crush me with your words? / Ten times now you have reproached me; you shamelessly mistreat me. Job 21:3 Bear with me while I speak; then, after I have spoken, you may go on mocking. Job 26:2-4 “How you have helped the powerless and saved the arm that is feeble! / How you have counseled the unwise and provided fully sound insight! / To whom have you uttered these words? And whose spirit spoke through you? Job 34:35 ‘Job speaks without knowledge; his words lack insight.’ Job 35:16 So Job opens his mouth in vain and multiplies words without knowledge.” Job 42:7 After the LORD had spoken these words to Job, He said to Eliphaz the Temanite, “My wrath is kindled against you and your two friends. For you have not spoken about Me accurately, as My servant Job has. Proverbs 18:2 A fool does not delight in understanding, but only in airing his opinions. Proverbs 26:12 Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him. Isaiah 5:21 Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight. Isaiah 29:14 Therefore I will again confound these people with wonder upon wonder. The wisdom of the wise will vanish, and the intelligence of the intelligent will be hidden.” Jeremiah 8:9 The wise will be put to shame; they will be dismayed and trapped. Since they have rejected the word of the LORD, what wisdom do they really have? Matthew 5:22 But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ will be subject to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to the fire of hell. Treasury of Scripture Why are we counted as beasts, and reputed vile in your sight? Wherefore Job 12:7,8 But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; and the fowls of the air, and they shall tell thee: … Job 17:4,10 For thou hast hid their heart from understanding: therefore shalt thou not exalt them… Psalm 73:22 So foolish was I, and ignorant: I was as a beast before thee. Jump to Previous Animals Beasts Cattle Completely Considered Counted Defiled Dull Eyes Reckoned Regarded Reputed Seem Sight Stupid Unclean Vile WhereforeJump to Next Animals Beasts Cattle Completely Considered Counted Defiled Dull Eyes Reckoned Regarded Reputed Seem Sight Stupid Unclean Vile WhereforeJob 18 1. Bildad reproves Job for presumption and impatience5. The calamities of the wicked Why are we regarded This phrase reflects a deep sense of frustration and indignation. The Hebrew root word here is "חשׁב" (chashab), which means to think, account, or regard. Bildad, the speaker, feels misjudged and undervalued. In the broader context of the Book of Job, this sentiment echoes the misunderstanding and misjudgment that Job himself experiences from his friends. It is a reminder of the human tendency to misinterpret others' intentions and the importance of seeking divine wisdom in our judgments. as cattle as stupid in your sight Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Whyמַ֭דּוּעַ (mad·dū·a‘) Interrogative Strong's 4069: Why? for what reason? are we regarded נֶחְשַׁ֣בְנוּ (neḥ·šaḇ·nū) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - first person common plural Strong's 2803: To think, account as cattle, כַבְּהֵמָ֑ה (ḵab·bə·hê·māh) Preposition-k, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 929: A dumb beast, any large quadruped, animal as stupid נִ֝טְמִ֗ינוּ (niṭ·mî·nū) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - first person common plural Strong's 2933: To be stopped up, stupid in your sight? בְּעֵינֵיכֶֽם׃ (bə·‘ê·nê·ḵem) Preposition-b | Noun - cdc | second person masculine plural Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain Links Job 18:3 NIVJob 18:3 NLT Job 18:3 ESV Job 18:3 NASB Job 18:3 KJV Job 18:3 BibleApps.com Job 18:3 Biblia Paralela Job 18:3 Chinese Bible Job 18:3 French Bible Job 18:3 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 18:3 Why are we counted as animals which (Jb) |
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