Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer me. New Living Translation Brace yourself like a man, because I have some questions for you, and you must answer them. English Standard Version Dress for action like a man; I will question you, and you make it known to me. Berean Standard Bible Now brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall inform Me. King James Bible Gird up now thy loins like a man; for I will demand of thee, and answer thou me. New King James Version Now prepare yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer Me. New American Standard Bible “Now tighten the belt on your waist like a man, And I shall ask you, and you inform Me! NASB 1995 “Now gird up your loins like a man, And I will ask you, and you instruct Me! NASB 1977 “Now gird up your loins like a man, And I will ask you, and you instruct Me! Legacy Standard Bible Now gird up your loins like a man, And I will ask you, and you make Me know! Amplified Bible “Now gird up your loins like a man, And I will ask you, and you instruct Me! Christian Standard Bible Get ready to answer me like a man; when I question you, you will inform me. Holman Christian Standard Bible Get ready to answer Me like a man; when I question you, you will inform Me. American Standard Version Gird up now thy loins like a man; For I will demand of thee, and declare thou unto me. Contemporary English Version Now get ready to face me! Can you answer the questions I ask? English Revised Version Gird up now thy loins like a man; for I will demand of thee, and declare thou unto me. GOD'S WORD® Translation Brace yourself like a man! I will ask you, and you will teach me. Good News Translation Now stand up straight and answer the questions I ask you. International Standard Version Stand up like a man! I'll ask you some questions, and you give me some answers!" NET Bible Get ready for a difficult task like a man; I will question you and you will inform me! New Heart English Bible Brace yourself like a man, for I will question you, then you answer me. Webster's Bible Translation Gird up now thy loins like a man; for I will demand of thee, and answer thou me. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleNow brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall inform Me. World English Bible Brace yourself like a man, for I will question you, then you answer me! Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionNow gird your loins as a man, "" And I ask you, and you cause Me to know. Young's Literal Translation Gird, I pray thee, as a man, thy loins, And I ask thee, and cause thou Me to know. Smith's Literal Translation Gird now thy loins as a man; and I will ask thee, and make thou known to me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleGird up thy loins like a man : I will ask thee, and answer thou me. Catholic Public Domain Version Gird your waist like a man. I will question you, and you must answer me. New American Bible Gird up your loins now, like a man; I will question you, and you tell me the answers! New Revised Standard Version Gird up your loins like a man, I will question you, and you shall declare to me. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleGird up your loins now, like a valiant man; for I will question you, and you shall answer me. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Wrap your garment now on your loins as a mighty man. I shall ask you; teach me! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Gird up now thy loins like a man; For I will demand of thee, and declare thou unto Me. Brenton Septuagint Translation Gird thy loins like a man; and I will ask thee, and do thou answer me. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context God Challenges Job…2“Who is this who obscures My counsel by words without knowledge? 3Now brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall inform Me. 4Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Tell Me, if you have understanding.… Cross References Job 40:7 “Now brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall inform Me. Job 42:4 You said, ‘Listen now, and I will speak. I will question you, and you shall inform Me.’ Isaiah 50:7 Because the Lord GOD helps Me, I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set My face like flint, and I know that I will not be put to shame. Jeremiah 1:17 Get yourself ready. Stand up and tell them everything that I command you. Do not be intimidated by them, or I will terrify you before them. 1 Kings 18:46 And the hand of the LORD came upon Elijah, and he tucked his cloak into his belt and ran ahead of Ahab all the way to Jezreel. Proverbs 31:17 She girds herself with strength and shows that her arms are strong. Isaiah 45:5 I am the LORD, and there is no other; there is no God but Me. I will equip you for battle, though you have not known Me, Ezekiel 2:6 But you, son of man, do not be afraid of them or their words. Do not be afraid, though briers and thorns surround you, and you dwell among scorpions. Do not be afraid of their words or dismayed by their presence, though they are a rebellious house. Ezekiel 3:8-9 Behold, I will make your face as hard as their faces, and your forehead as hard as their foreheads. / I will make your forehead like a diamond, harder than flint. Do not be afraid of them or dismayed at their presence, even though they are a rebellious house.” 1 Peter 1:13 Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Ephesians 6:14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness arrayed, Luke 12:35 Be dressed for service and keep your lamps burning. 1 Corinthians 16:13 Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong. 2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. Hebrews 12:12 Therefore strengthen your limp hands and weak knees. Treasury of Scripture Gird up now your loins like a man; for I will demand of you, and answer you me. Gird Job 40:7 Gird up thy loins now like a man: I will demand of thee, and declare thou unto me. Exodus 12:11 And thus shall ye eat it; with your loins girded, your shoes on your feet, and your staff in your hand; and ye shall eat it in haste: it is the LORD'S passover. 1 Kings 18:46 And the hand of the LORD was on Elijah; and he girded up his loins, and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel. for Job 13:15,22 Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him… Job 23:3-7 Oh that I knew where I might find him! that I might come even to his seat! … Job 31:35-37 Oh that one would hear me! behold, my desire is, that the Almighty would answer me, and that mine adversary had written a book… answer thou me. Jump to Previous Answers Brace Cause Declare Demand Gird Inform Instruct Loins Question Questions Strength Together WarJump to Next Answers Brace Cause Declare Demand Gird Inform Instruct Loins Question Questions Strength Together WarJob 38 1. God challenges Job to answer4. God, by his mighty works, convinces Job of ignorance 31. and weakness Now brace yourself like a man; This phrase is a divine command from God to Job, indicating a shift in the dialogue. The term "brace yourself" suggests preparation for a challenge or confrontation. In ancient Near Eastern culture, this would imply readiness for a serious discussion or battle. The phrase "like a man" emphasizes maturity and responsibility, calling Job to respond with courage and integrity. This echoes the cultural expectation of men to face trials with strength, as seen in other biblical figures like David (1 Samuel 17:45) and Joshua (Joshua 1:9). I will question you, and you shall inform Me. 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, experiencing intense suffering and questioning God's justice. 2. God The Almighty Creator who speaks to Job out of the whirlwind, challenging Job's understanding and perspective on divine wisdom and justice. 3. Whirlwind The medium through which God speaks to Job, symbolizing God's power and majesty. 4. Friends of Job Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who attempt to explain Job's suffering through traditional wisdom, but are ultimately corrected by God. 5. The Land of Uz The setting of the Book of Job, a region that is not precisely identified but is traditionally considered to be in the area of Edom or northern Arabia. Teaching Points Understanding Our LimitationsRecognize that human understanding is limited compared to God's infinite wisdom. Job 38:3 challenges us to acknowledge our finite perspective. Humility Before God Approach God with humility, ready to listen and learn rather than question His purposes. This verse calls us to "brace ourselves" for divine instruction. The Role of Suffering Consider how suffering can lead to deeper insights into God's character and our own faith. Job's trials ultimately bring him closer to understanding God's majesty. God's Sovereignty Trust in God's sovereign plan, even when circumstances are beyond our comprehension. Job 38:3 reminds us that God is in control and His ways are higher than ours. Preparedness for Divine Encounter Be spiritually prepared for encounters with God, as Job is instructed to "brace himself." This involves readiness to receive God's word and respond in faith. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Job 38How can Job's complaint in Job 3 align with a just and sovereign God, if he questions the value of his own birth? Does God exist? Why does God appear silent or absent? What is questioning God's actions or existence?Verse 3. - Gird up now thy loins like a man. Job had desired to contend with God, to plead with him, and argue out his case (Job 9:32-35; Job 13:3, 18-22; Job 23:4-7; Job 31:35). God now offers to grant his request, and bids him stand forth "as a man'" and "gird himself" for the contest, which he has challenged. For I will demand of thee, and answer thou me. He will begin with interrogatories which Job must answer; then Job will be entitled to put questions to him. Job, however, on the opportunity being given him, shrinks back, and says, "Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer thee? I will lay my hand upon my mouth. Once have I spoken: but I will not answer: yea, twice; but I will proceed no further" (Job 40:4, 5). The confident boldness which he felt when God seemed far off disappears in his presence, and is replaced by diffidence and distrust. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Nowנָ֣א (nā) Interjection Strong's 4994: I pray', 'now', 'then' brace אֱזָר־ (’ĕ·zār-) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 247: To gird, encompass, equip yourself חֲלָצֶ֑יךָ (ḥă·lā·ṣe·ḵā) Noun - mdc | second person masculine singular Strong's 2504: The loins like a man; כְגֶ֣בֶר (ḵə·ḡe·ḇer) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1397: A valiant man, warrior, a person simply I will question you, וְ֝אֶשְׁאָלְךָ֗ (wə·’eš·’ā·lə·ḵā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative if contextual - first person common singular | second person masculine singular Strong's 7592: To inquire, to request, to demand and you shall inform Me! וְהוֹדִיעֵֽנִי׃ (wə·hō·w·ḏî·‘ê·nî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular Strong's 3045: To know Links Job 38:3 NIVJob 38:3 NLT Job 38:3 ESV Job 38:3 NASB Job 38:3 KJV Job 38:3 BibleApps.com Job 38:3 Biblia Paralela Job 38:3 Chinese Bible Job 38:3 French Bible Job 38:3 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 38:3 Brace yourself like a man for (Jb) |
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