Job 23:15
New International Version
That is why I am terrified before him; when I think of all this, I fear him.

New Living Translation
No wonder I am so terrified in his presence. When I think of it, terror grips me.

English Standard Version
Therefore I am terrified at his presence; when I consider, I am in dread of him.

Berean Standard Bible
Therefore I am terrified in His presence; when I consider this, I fear Him.

King James Bible
Therefore am I troubled at his presence: when I consider, I am afraid of him.

New King James Version
Therefore I am terrified at His presence; When I consider this, I am afraid of Him.

New American Standard Bible
“Therefore, I would be terrified at His presence; When I consider this, I am frightened of Him.

NASB 1995
“Therefore, I would be dismayed at His presence; When I consider, I am terrified of Him.

NASB 1977
“Therefore, I would be dismayed at His presence; When I consider, I am terrified of Him.

Legacy Standard Bible
Therefore, I would be dismayed at His presence; I carefully consider, and I am in dread of Him.

Amplified Bible
“Therefore I would be terrified at His presence; When I consider [all of this], I tremble in dread of Him.

Christian Standard Bible
Therefore I am terrified in his presence; when I consider this, I am afraid of him.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Therefore I am terrified in His presence; when I consider this, I am afraid of Him.

American Standard Version
Therefore am I terrified at his presence; When I consider, I am afraid of him.

Contemporary English Version
Merely the thought of God All-Powerful

English Revised Version
Therefore am I troubled at his presence; when I consider, I am afraid of him.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
That is why I'm terrified of him. When I think of it, I'm afraid of him.

Good News Translation
I tremble with fear before him.

International Standard Version
That's why I'm terrified at his presence! When I think about it, I'm afraid of him.

Majority Standard Bible
Therefore I am terrified in His presence; when I consider this, I fear Him.

NET Bible
That is why I am terrified in his presence; when I consider, I am afraid because of him.

New Heart English Bible
Therefore I am terrified at his presence. When I consider, I am afraid of him.

Webster's Bible Translation
Therefore am I troubled at his presence: when I consider, I am afraid of him.

World English Bible
Therefore I am terrified at his presence. When I consider, I am afraid of him.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Therefore, I am troubled at His presence, I consider, and am afraid of Him.

Young's Literal Translation
Therefore, from His presence I am troubled, I consider, and am afraid of Him.

Smith's Literal Translation
For this I shall tremble from his face: I shall consider, and I shall be afraid of him.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And therefore I am troubled at his presence, and when I consider him I am made pensive with fear.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And, for this reason, I have been troubled at his presence, and, when I consider him, I am approached by fear.

New American Bible
Therefore I am terrified before him; when I take thought, I dread him.

New Revised Standard Version
Therefore I am terrified at his presence; when I consider, I am in dread of him.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Therefore I am fearful at his presence; when I consider, I am afraid of him.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Because of this, I am afraid before him, I consider and I am shaken by him
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Therefore am I affrighted at His presence; When I consider, I am afraid of Him.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Therefore am I troubled at him; and when I was reproved, I thought of him. Therefore let me take good heed before him: I will consider, and be afraid of him.

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Context
Job Longs for God
14For He carries out His decree against me, and He has many such plans. 15Therefore I am terrified in His presence; when I consider this, I fear Him. 16God has made my heart faint; the Almighty has terrified me.…

Cross References
Psalm 119:120
My flesh trembles in awe of You; I stand in fear of Your judgments.

Isaiah 6:5
Then I said: “Woe is me, for I am ruined, because I am a man of unclean lips dwelling among a people of unclean lips; for my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of Hosts.”

Hebrews 10:31
It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.

Philippians 2:12
Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.

Exodus 3:6
Then He said, “I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” At this, Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look at God.

Isaiah 57:15
For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and humble in spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the contrite.

2 Corinthians 5:11
Therefore, since we know what it means to fear the Lord, we try to persuade men. What we are is clear to God, and I hope it is clear to your conscience as well.

Deuteronomy 4:24
For the LORD your God is a consuming fire, a jealous God.

Matthew 10:28
Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.

Isaiah 66:2
Has not My hand made all these things? And so they came into being,” declares the LORD. “This is the one I will esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, who trembles at My word.

Revelation 1:17
When I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. But He placed His right hand on me and said, “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last,

Psalm 2:11
Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.

1 Peter 1:17
Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.

Jeremiah 5:22
Do you not fear Me?” declares the LORD. “Do you not tremble before Me, the One who set the sand as the boundary for the sea, an enduring barrier it cannot cross? The waves surge, but they cannot prevail. They roar but cannot cross it.

Luke 12:5
But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear the One who, after you have been killed, has authority to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear Him!


Treasury of Scripture

Therefore am I troubled at his presence: when I consider, I am afraid of him.

Job 23:3
Oh that I knew where I might find him! that I might come even to his seat!

Job 10:15
If I be wicked, woe unto me; and if I be righteous, yet will I not lift up my head. I am full of confusion; therefore see thou mine affliction;

Job 31:23
For destruction from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his highness I could not endure.

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Job 23
1. Job longs to appear before God
6. in confidence of his mercy
8. God, who is invisible, observes our ways
11. Job's innocence
13. God's decree is immutable














Therefore
The word "therefore" serves as a conclusion drawn from previous statements. In the context of Job, it reflects a culmination of Job's reflections on God's omnipotence and justice. The Hebrew root for "therefore" is "עַל־כֵּן" (al-ken), which often indicates a logical consequence. Job's reasoning leads him to a profound realization of God's overwhelming power and majesty, prompting a deep emotional response.

I am terrified
The phrase "I am terrified" comes from the Hebrew "אֶחְתָּה" (echtah), which conveys a sense of dread or fear. This is not a casual fear but a profound, existential terror in the face of the divine. Job's terror is rooted in the recognition of God's absolute authority and the realization of his own human frailty. This fear is a common theme in the Bible, where encountering God's holiness often results in fear and awe.

in His presence
The phrase "in His presence" highlights the immediacy and intimacy of Job's experience with God. The Hebrew "מִפָּנָיו" (mippanav) suggests being before the face of God, indicating a direct encounter. This presence is both comforting and terrifying, as it underscores God's omnipresence and omniscience. Historically, being in the presence of a king or deity was a moment of great significance, often associated with judgment or revelation.

when I consider this
The act of considering, "אֶתְבּוֹנֵן" (etbonen), involves deep reflection and meditation. Job is not reacting impulsively; he is thoughtfully contemplating the nature of God and his own situation. This consideration leads to a deeper understanding of divine justice and human suffering. In the scriptural context, meditation on God's word and works is encouraged as a means of gaining wisdom and insight.

I fear Him
The fear mentioned here, "אֶפְחָד" (efchad), is a reverential awe rather than mere terror. It is a recognition of God's holiness and righteousness. In the conservative Christian perspective, fearing God is seen as the beginning of wisdom (Proverbs 9:10). This fear is not about being scared but about having a profound respect and acknowledgment of God's sovereignty and moral order. It is a fear that leads to worship and obedience, recognizing God's rightful place as the Creator and Judge.

(15) Therefore am I troubled at his presence.--i.e., invisible though it be, and undiscoverable as He is on every hand (Job 23:8-9), Job is in a strait betwixt two (Philippians 1:23). The victim of an ever present paradox and dilemma; afraid of God, yet longing to see Him; conscious of His presence, yet unable to find Him; assured of His absolute justice, and yet convinced of his own suffering innocence. His history, in fact, to the Old World was what the Gospel is to the New: the exhibition of a perfectly righteous man, yet made perfect through suffering. It was therefore an effort, at the solution of the problem of the reconciliation of the inequality of life with the justice of God.

Verse 15. - Therefore am I troubled at his presence. The thought of these further afflictions troubles me, and makes me shrink from his unseen presence. I know not how soon he may lay a fresh burden upon me. When I consider, I am afraid of him. When I reflect on the many forms of suffering which I may still have to undergo, my fears increase, I tremble at the future.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Therefore
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

I am terrified
אֶבָּהֵ֑ל (’eb·bā·hêl)
Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 926: To tremble inwardly, be, alarmed, agitated, to hasten anxiously

in His presence;
מִפָּנָ֣יו (mip·pā·nāw)
Preposition-m | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6440: The face

when I consider this,
אֶ֝תְבּוֹנֵ֗ן (’eṯ·bō·w·nên)
Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 995: To separate mentally, understand

I fear
וְאֶפְחַ֥ד (wə·’ep̄·ḥaḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 6342: To dread, be in dread or in awe

Him.
מִמֶּֽנּוּ׃ (mim·men·nū)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of


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