Job 22:4
New International Version
“Is it for your piety that he rebukes you and brings charges against you?

New Living Translation
Is it because you’re so pious that he accuses you and brings judgment against you?

English Standard Version
Is it for your fear of him that he reproves you and enters into judgment with you?

Berean Standard Bible
Is it for your reverence that He rebukes you and enters into judgment against you?

King James Bible
Will he reprove thee for fear of thee? will he enter with thee into judgment?

New King James Version
“Is it because of your fear of Him that He corrects you, And enters into judgment with you?

New American Standard Bible
“Is it because of your reverence that He punishes you, That He enters into judgment against you?

NASB 1995
“Is it because of your reverence that He reproves you, That He enters into judgment against you?

NASB 1977
“Is it because of your reverence that He reproves you, That He enters into judgment against you?

Legacy Standard Bible
Is it because of your reverent fear that He reproves you, That He enters into judgment against you?

Amplified Bible
“Is it because of your fear of Him that He corrects you, That He enters into judgment against you?

Christian Standard Bible
Does he correct you and take you to court because of your piety?

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Does He correct you and take you to court because of your piety?

American Standard Version
Is it for thy fear of him that he reproveth thee, That he entereth with thee into judgment?

Contemporary English Version
Is he correcting you for worshiping him?

English Revised Version
Is it for thy fear of him that he reproveth thee, that he entereth with thee into judgment?

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Does God correct you and bring you into a court of law because you fear him?

Good News Translation
It is not because you stand in awe of God that he reprimands you and brings you to trial.

International Standard Version
Will he acquit you just because you fear him, and render a verdict on your behalf?

Majority Standard Bible
Is it for your reverence that He rebukes you and enters into judgment against you?

NET Bible
Is it because of your piety that he rebukes you and goes to judgment with you?

New Heart English Bible
Is it for your piety that he reproves you, that he enters with you into judgment?

Webster's Bible Translation
Will he reprove thee for fear of thee? will he enter with thee into judgment?

World English Bible
Is it for your piety that he reproves you, that he enters with you into judgment?
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Because of your reverence "" Does He reason [with] you? He enters with you into judgment:

Young's Literal Translation
Because of thy reverence Doth He reason with thee? He entereth with thee into judgment:

Smith's Literal Translation
Will he reprove thee from thy fear? Will he go with thee into judgment?
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Shall he reprove thee for fear, and come with thee into judgment:

Catholic Public Domain Version
Will he reprove you and take you to judgment for being afraid,

New American Bible
Is it because of your piety that he reproves you— that he enters into judgment with you?

New Revised Standard Version
Is it for your piety that he reproves you, and enters into judgment with you?
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
He will reprove you, and enter into judgment with you.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
He will rebuke you and will enter into judgment with you
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Is it for thy fear of Him that He reproveth thee, That He entereth with thee into judgment?

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Wilt thou maintain and plead thine own cause? and will he enter into judgment with thee?

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Eliphaz Exhorts Job
3Does it delight the Almighty that you are righteous? Does He profit if your ways are blameless? 4Is it for your reverence that He rebukes you and enters into judgment against you? 5Is not your wickedness great? Are not your iniquities endless?…

Cross References
Job 1:1
There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job. And this man was blameless and upright, fearing God and shunning evil.

Job 1:8
Then the LORD said to Satan, “Have you considered My servant Job? For there is no one on earth like him, a man who is blameless and upright, who fears God and shuns evil.”

Job 2:3
Then the LORD said to Satan, “Have you considered My servant Job? For there is no one on earth like him, a man who is blameless and upright, who fears God and shuns evil. He still retains his integrity, even though you incited Me against him to ruin him without cause.”

Job 4:6
Is your reverence not your confidence, and the uprightness of your ways your hope?

Job 9:20-21
Even if I were righteous, my mouth would condemn me; if I were blameless, it would declare me guilty. / Though I am blameless, I have no concern for myself; I despise my own life.

Job 10:15
If I am guilty, woe to me! And even if I am righteous, I cannot lift my head. I am full of shame and aware of my affliction.

Job 15:14-16
What is man, that he should be pure, or one born of woman, that he should be righteous? / If God puts no trust in His holy ones, if even the heavens are not pure in His eyes, / how much less man, who is vile and corrupt, who drinks injustice like water?

Job 21:15
Who is the Almighty, that we should serve Him, and what would we gain if we pray to Him?’

Job 35:7-8
If you are righteous, what do you give Him, or what does He receive from your hand? / Your wickedness affects only a man like yourself, and your righteousness only a son of man.

Psalm 37:23-24
The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD who takes delight in his journey. / Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed, for the LORD is holding his hand.

Psalm 73:13-14
Surely in vain I have kept my heart pure; in innocence I have washed my hands. / For I am afflicted all day long and punished every morning.

Proverbs 11:4
Riches are worthless in the day of wrath, but righteousness brings deliverance from death.

Proverbs 16:7
When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.

Isaiah 64:6
Each of us has become like something unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all wither like a leaf, and our iniquities carry us away like the wind.

Ezekiel 14:14
then even if these three men—Noah, Daniel, and Job—were in it, their righteousness could deliver only themselves, declares the Lord GOD.


Treasury of Scripture

Will he reprove you for fear of you? will he enter with you into judgment?

reprove

Psalm 39:11
When thou with rebukes dost correct man for iniquity, thou makest his beauty to consume away like a moth: surely every man is vanity. Selah.

Psalm 76:6
At thy rebuke, O God of Jacob, both the chariot and horse are cast into a dead sleep.

Psalm 80:16
It is burned with fire, it is cut down: they perish at the rebuke of thy countenance.

for fear

Job 7:12
Am I a sea, or a whale, that thou settest a watch over me?

will he enter

Job 9:19,32
If I speak of strength, lo, he is strong: and if of judgment, who shall set me a time to plead? …

Job 14:3
And dost thou open thine eyes upon such an one, and bringest me into judgment with thee?

Job 16:21
O that one might plead for a man with God, as a man pleadeth for his neighbour!

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Job 22
1. Eliphaz shows that man's goodness profits not God
5. He accuses Job of various sins
21. He exhorts him to repentance, with promises of mercy














Is it for your reverence
The word "reverence" in this context is derived from the Hebrew word "yir'ah," which often translates to fear, awe, or respect. In the ancient Near Eastern context, reverence was a profound respect for the divine, acknowledging God's supreme authority and holiness. Eliphaz, the speaker in this verse, questions whether Job's suffering is due to his reverence for God. This rhetorical question implies skepticism about Job's piety, suggesting that mere reverence is not the cause of divine rebuke. Historically, reverence was a central tenet of the Israelite faith, emphasizing a relationship with God characterized by deep respect and obedience.

that He rebukes you
The term "rebukes" comes from the Hebrew "yakach," meaning to correct, reprove, or argue. In the biblical narrative, rebuke is often associated with divine correction intended to guide individuals back to righteousness. Eliphaz implies that Job's suffering is a form of divine correction. From a conservative Christian perspective, this reflects the belief that God disciplines those He loves, as seen in Hebrews 12:6. The historical context of rebuke in the Bible often involves prophets or leaders being corrected to align with God's will, emphasizing the importance of humility and repentance.

and enters into judgment
The phrase "enters into judgment" is rooted in the Hebrew "shaphat," meaning to judge or govern. In the ancient world, judgment was a process of discerning right from wrong, often involving a legal or moral decision. Eliphaz suggests that God is actively judging Job, implying that Job's actions have warranted divine scrutiny. In the broader scriptural context, God's judgment is portrayed as just and righteous, reflecting His holy nature. For conservative Christians, this underscores the belief in God's ultimate authority to judge humanity, as well as the assurance that His judgments are fair and purposeful.

against you?
The phrase "against you" personalizes the divine action, indicating that Job is the specific subject of God's rebuke and judgment. This personal aspect of divine interaction is significant in the biblical narrative, as it highlights the intimate relationship between God and individuals. Eliphaz's assertion that God is acting against Job suggests a belief in retributive justice, where suffering is a direct consequence of personal sin. However, the broader message of the Book of Job challenges this simplistic view, inviting readers to explore the complexities of suffering and divine justice. From a conservative Christian perspective, this invites believers to trust in God's wisdom and sovereignty, even when His actions are not immediately understood.

(4) Will he reprove thee.--That is, Because He standeth in awe of thee. Will He justify his dealings with thee?

Verse 4. - Will he reprove thee for fear of thee? rather, Is it for thy fear of him that he reproveth thee? Surely not. If he reproves thee, it must be because thou fearest him not. The fact of thy reproof is sure evidence of the fact of thy guilt. Will he enter with thee into judgment? rather, that he entereth with thee into judgment (see the Revised Version).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Is it for your reverence
הֲֽ֭מִיִּרְאָ֣תְךָ (hă·mî·yir·’ā·ṯə·ḵā)
Article, Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 3374: Fear, reverence

that He rebukes you
יֹכִיחֶ֑ךָ (yō·ḵî·ḥe·ḵā)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | second person masculine singular
Strong's 3198: To be right, reciprocal, to argue, to decide, justify, convict

and enters
יָב֥וֹא (yā·ḇō·w)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

into judgment
בַּמִּשְׁפָּֽט׃ (bam·miš·pāṭ)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style

against you?
עִ֝מְּךָ֗ (‘im·mə·ḵā)
Preposition | second person masculine singular
Strong's 5973: With, equally with


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