Job 6:22
New International Version
Have I ever said, ‘Give something on my behalf, pay a ransom for me from your wealth,

New Living Translation
But why? Have I ever asked you for a gift? Have I begged for anything of yours for myself?

English Standard Version
Have I said, ‘Make me a gift’? Or, ‘From your wealth offer a bribe for me’?

Berean Standard Bible
Have I ever said, ‘Give me something; offer me a bribe from your wealth;

King James Bible
Did I say, Bring unto me? or, Give a reward for me of your substance?

New King James Version
Did I ever say, ‘Bring something to me’? Or, ‘Offer a bribe for me from your wealth’?

New American Standard Bible
“Have I said, ‘Give me something,’ Or, ‘Offer a bribe for me from your wealth,’

NASB 1995
“Have I said, ‘Give me something,’ Or, ‘Offer a bribe for me from your wealth,’

NASB 1977
“Have I said, ‘Give me something,’ Or, ‘Offer a bribe for me from your wealth,’

Legacy Standard Bible
Have I said, ‘Give me something,’ Or, ‘Offer a bribe for me from your wealth,’

Amplified Bible
“Did I ever say, ‘Give me something,’ Or, ‘Pay a bribe for me from your wealth,’

Christian Standard Bible
Have I ever said, “Give me something” or “Pay a bribe for me from your wealth”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Have I ever said: “Give me something” or “Pay a bribe for me from your wealth”

American Standard Version
Did I say, Give unto me? Or, Offer a present for me of your substance?

Contemporary English Version
Have I ever asked any of you to give me a gift

English Revised Version
Did I say, Give unto me? or, offer a present for me of your substance?

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Did I ever say, 'Give me a gift,' or 'Offer me a bribe from your wealth,'

Good News Translation
Have I asked you to give me a gift or to bribe someone on my behalf

International Standard Version
When did I ever ask you for anything, say 'Offer a bribe for me from your wealth?'

Majority Standard Bible
Have I ever said, ‘Give me something; offer me a bribe from your wealth;

NET Bible
"Have I ever said, 'Give me something, and from your fortune make gifts in my favor'?

New Heart English Bible
Did I say, 'Give to me?' or, 'Offer a present for me from your substance?'

Webster's Bible Translation
Did I say, Bring to me? or Give a reward for me of your substance?

World English Bible
Did I ever say, ‘Give to me?’ or, ‘Offer a present for me from your substance?’
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Is it because I said, Give to me? And, By your power bribe for me?

Young's Literal Translation
Is it because I said, Give to me? And, By your power bribe for me?

Smith's Literal Translation
For did I say, Give to me? and from your strength make ye a present for me?
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Did I say: Bring to me, and give me of your substance?

Catholic Public Domain Version
Did I say: “Bring to me and give to me from your necessities?”

New American Bible
Have I said, “Give me something, make a bribe on my behalf from your possessions”?

New Revised Standard Version
Have I said, ‘Make me a gift’? Or, ‘From your wealth offer a bribe for me’?
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Did I say, Bring me a present? Or from your wealth offer a bribe for my sake?

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
For if had I said to you: “Give to me”, or “From your wealth offer a bribe for my sake
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Did I say: 'Give unto me'? Or: 'Offer a present for me of your substance' ?

Brenton Septuagint Translation
What? have I made any demand of you? or do I ask for strength from you,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Job Replies: My Complaint is Just
21For now you are of no help; you see terror, and you are afraid. 22Have I ever said, ‘Give me something; offer me a bribe from your wealth; 23deliver me from the hand of the enemy; redeem me from the grasp of the ruthless’?…

Cross References
Job 29:12-13
because I rescued the poor who cried out and the fatherless who had no helper. / The dying man blessed me, and I made the widow’s heart sing for joy.

Job 31:16-20
If I have denied the desires of the poor or allowed the widow’s eyes to fail, / if I have eaten my morsel alone, not sharing it with the fatherless— / though from my youth I reared him as would a father, and from my mother’s womb I guided the widow— ...

Job 42:10
After Job had prayed for his friends, the LORD restored his prosperity and doubled his former possessions.

Proverbs 19:17
Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.

Proverbs 21:13
Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too shall cry out and receive no answer.

Isaiah 58:7
Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?

Isaiah 58:10
and if you give yourself to the hungry and satisfy the afflicted soul, then your light will go forth in the darkness, and your night will be like noonday.

Ezekiel 16:49
Now this was the iniquity of your sister Sodom: She and her daughters were arrogant, overfed, and complacent; they did not help the poor and needy.

Matthew 5:42
Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.

Matthew 25:35-40
For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, / I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’ / Then the righteous will answer Him, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You something to drink? ...

Luke 6:34-35
And if you lend to those from whom you expect repayment, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, expecting to be repaid in full. / But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He is kind to the ungrateful and wicked.

Luke 14:12-14
Then Jesus said to the man who had invited Him, “When you host a dinner or a banquet, do not invite your friends or brothers or relatives or rich neighbors. Otherwise, they may invite you in return, and you will be repaid. / But when you host a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind, / and you will be blessed. Since they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.”

Acts 20:35
In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

Romans 12:13
Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.

2 Corinthians 8:13-15
It is not our intention that others may be relieved while you are burdened, but that there may be equality. / At the present time, your surplus will meet their need, so that in turn their surplus will meet your need. This way there will be equality. / As it is written: “He who gathered much had no excess, and he who gathered little had no shortfall.”


Treasury of Scripture

Did I say, Bring to me? or, Give a reward for me of your substance?

Bring unto me.

Job 42:11
Then came there unto him all his brethren, and all his sisters, and all they that had been of his acquaintance before, and did eat bread with him in his house: and they bemoaned him, and comforted him over all the evil that the LORD had brought upon him: every man also gave him a piece of money, and every one an earring of gold.

1 Samuel 12:3
Behold, here I am: witness against me before the LORD, and before his anointed: whose ox have I taken? or whose ass have I taken? or whom have I defrauded? whom have I oppressed? or of whose hand have I received any bribe to blind mine eyes therewith? and I will restore it you.

Acts 20:33
I have coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apparel.

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Job 6
1. Job shows that his complaints are not causeless.
8. He wishes for death, wherein he is assured of comfort.
14. He reproves his friends of unkindness.














Have I ever said
This phrase introduces a rhetorical question, emphasizing Job's integrity and innocence. In the Hebrew text, the word "said" (אָמַר, 'amar) is often used to denote not just speaking, but declaring or asserting something with authority. Job is asserting that he has never made such demands, highlighting his moral uprightness. This sets the stage for Job's defense against the accusations of his friends, who imply that his suffering is due to some hidden sin.

Give me something
The request for "something" (נָתַן, natan) in Hebrew implies a demand or expectation of material support. Job is emphasizing that he has not sought material gain from others, which is significant in the context of his friends' accusations. In the ancient Near Eastern culture, where hospitality and mutual support were common, Job's statement underscores his independence and self-reliance, further defending his character.

or, ‘Offer me a bribe
The term "bribe" (שֹׁחַד, shochad) in Hebrew carries a strong connotation of corruption and unethical behavior. In the biblical context, accepting a bribe is often associated with perverting justice (Exodus 23:8). Job's denial of ever asking for a bribe reinforces his commitment to righteousness and justice, countering any suggestion that he has acted dishonestly or unjustly.

from your wealth
The word "wealth" (כֹּחַ, koach) in Hebrew can also mean strength or resources. Job is addressing his friends, who are presumably wealthy and influential, and he is making it clear that he has not sought to exploit their resources for personal gain. This statement is a testament to Job's integrity and his reliance on God rather than human resources, aligning with the broader biblical theme of trusting in God's provision.

(22) Did I say, Bring unto me?--"It is not as though I had abused your former kindness. I never laid myself under obligations to you; I never asked for your help before. Had I done so, I might have wearied out your patience, and brought upon myself your present conduct justly; but you cannot convict me of this."

Verse 22. - Did I say, Bring unto me? The meaning is probably - If this be the case, if ye are afraid of helping me, why have ye come? Did I ask for your aid? No. I neither requested you to bring me anything for myself, nor to make a present to any one on my behalf; much less did I call upon you to deliver me out of the hand of my enemies, to chastize the Chaldeans and the men of Sheba (Job 1:15, 17), and recover. from them my property. No; I asked nothing at all of you; but when you came voluntarily, I did expect your pity (ver. 14). Or, Give a reward for me of your substance? i.e. give a present on my behalf to some influential person, who might thereupon take up my cause and befriend me. There is no need of supposing a "bribe" to be meant.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Have I ever
הֲ‍ֽכִי־ (hăḵî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

said:
אָ֭מַרְתִּי (’ā·mar·tî)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

‘Give me something;
הָ֣בוּ (hā·ḇū)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 3051: To give, to put, imperatively, come

offer me a bribe
שִׁחֲד֥וּ (ši·ḥă·ḏū)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 7809: To give a present, bribe

from your wealth;
וּ֝מִכֹּחֲכֶ֗ם (ū·mik·kō·ḥă·ḵem)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine plural
Strong's 3581: A small reptile (of unknown species)


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