Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Indeed, I know that this is true. But how can mere mortals prove their innocence before God? New Living Translation “Yes, I know all this is true in principle. But how can a person be declared innocent in God’s sight? English Standard Version “Truly I know that it is so: But how can a man be in the right before God? Berean Standard Bible “Yes, I know that it is so, but how can a mortal be righteous before God? King James Bible I know it is so of a truth: but how should man be just with God? New King James Version “Truly I know it is so, But how can a man be righteous before God? New American Standard Bible “In truth I know that this is so; But how can a person be in the right with God? NASB 1995 “In truth I know that this is so; But how can a man be in the right before God? NASB 1977 “In truth I know that this is so, But how can a man be in the right before God? Legacy Standard Bible “In truth I know that this is so; But how can a man be in the right before God? Amplified Bible “Yes, I know it is true. But how can a mortal man be right before God? Christian Standard Bible Yes, I know what you’ve said is true, but how can a person be justified before God? Holman Christian Standard Bible Yes, I know what you’ve said is true, but how can a person be justified before God? American Standard Version Of a truth I know that it is so: But how can man be just with God? Contemporary English Version What you say is true. No human is innocent in the sight of God. English Revised Version Of a truth I know that it is so: but how can man be just with God? GOD'S WORD® Translation "Yes, I know that this is true. But how can a mortal be declared righteous to God? International Standard Version "Indeed, I'm fully aware that this is so, but how can a person become right with God? NET Bible "Truly, I know that this is so. But how can a human be just before God? New Heart English Bible "Truly I know that it is so, but how can man be just with God? Webster's Bible Translation I know it to be so of a truth: but how should man be just with God? Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible“Yes, I know that it is so, but how can a mortal be righteous before God? World English Bible “Truly I know that it is so, but how can man be just with God? Literal Translations Literal Standard Version“Truly I have known that [it is] so, "" But how is man righteous with God? Young's Literal Translation Truly I have known that it is so, And what -- is man righteous with God? Smith's Literal Translation I knew that so the truth: and how shall man be just with God? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIndeed I know it is so, and that man cannot be justified compared with Catholic Public Domain Version Truly, I know that it is so, and that man cannot be justified compared with God. New American Bible I know well that it is so; but how can anyone be in the right before God? New Revised Standard Version “Indeed I know that this is so; but how can a mortal be just before God? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTruly, I know that it is so; but how can a man be declared innocent before God? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated “Truly I know that it is so, and no man overcomes God OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Of a truth I know that it is so; And how can man be just with God? Brenton Septuagint Translation I know of a truth that it is so: for how shall a mortal man be just before the Lord? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job: How Can I Argue with God?1Then Job answered: 2“Yes, I know that it is so, but how can a mortal be righteous before God? 3If one wished to contend with God, he could not answer Him one time out of a thousand.… Cross References Romans 3:10-12 As it is written: “There is no one righteous, not even one. / There is no one who understands, no one who seeks God. / All have turned away, they have together become worthless; there is no one who does good, not even one.” Psalm 143:2 Do not bring Your servant into judgment, for no one alive is righteous before You. Ecclesiastes 7:20 Surely there is no righteous man on earth who does good and never sins. Romans 3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 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. Galatians 2:16 know that a man is not justified by works of the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have believed in Christ Jesus, that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by works of the law, because by works of the law no one will be justified. Romans 7:18 I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my flesh; for I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. 1 John 1:8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. Romans 3:19-20 Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable to God. / Therefore no one will be justified in His sight by works of the law. For the law merely brings awareness of sin. Psalm 130:3 If You, O LORD, kept track of iniquities, then who, O Lord, could stand? Romans 5:12 Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, so also death was passed on to all men, because all sinned. Isaiah 53:6 We all like sheep have gone astray, each one has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid upon Him the iniquity of us all. Romans 11:32 For God has consigned everyone to disobedience so that He may have mercy on everyone. Galatians 3:22 But the Scripture pronounces all things confined by sin, so that by faith in Jesus Christ the promise might be given to those who believe. 1 Kings 8:46 When they sin against You—for there is no one who does not sin—and You become angry with them and deliver them to an enemy who takes them as captives to his own land, whether far or near, Treasury of Scripture I know it is so of a truth: but how should man be just with God? how Job 4:17 Job 14:3,4 Job 25:4 with. Jump to Previous Indeed Mortal Possible Right Righteous True. TruthJump to Next Indeed Mortal Possible Right Righteous True. TruthJob 9 1. Job acknowledges God's justice22. Man's innocence is not to be condemned by afflictions Yes, I know that it is so Job acknowledges the truth of what has been previously stated by his friends, particularly the idea that God is just and that human beings are inherently flawed. This phrase reflects Job's awareness of the divine order and justice, which is a recurring theme throughout the book. It shows Job's understanding of the theological arguments presented by his friends, even if he disagrees with their application to his situation. This acknowledgment sets the stage for his deeper questioning of human righteousness before God. but how can a mortal be righteous before God? 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, known for his immense suffering and his quest for understanding God's justice. 2. God The Almighty Creator, whose righteousness and justice are central themes in the Book of Job. Job's question in this verse addresses the challenge of human righteousness in the presence of God's holiness. 3. Bildad One of Job's friends, whose speech in the previous chapter (Job 8) prompts Job's response in chapter 9. Bildad argues that God does not reject a blameless man, implying that Job's suffering must be due to some sin. 4. The Heavenly Court While not directly mentioned in this verse, the concept of a divine court where God judges humanity is an underlying theme in Job's discourse. 5. The Land of Uz The setting of the Book of Job, traditionally considered to be in the region of Edom or northern Arabia, where Job lived and experienced his trials. Teaching Points The Nature of Human RighteousnessHuman righteousness is inherently flawed and insufficient when compared to God's perfect holiness. This understanding should lead to humility and reliance on God's grace. The Quest for Understanding Like Job, believers may struggle with understanding God's justice and their own standing before Him. This struggle is a part of the faith journey and should drive us to seek God more earnestly. The Role of Faith Faith in God's character and promises is essential, especially when circumstances challenge our understanding. Trusting in God's righteousness and justice is crucial for spiritual growth. The Need for a Mediator Job's question points to the need for a mediator between God and humanity, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who provides the righteousness we cannot achieve on our own. The Importance of Community Job's dialogue with his friends, though flawed, highlights the importance of community in wrestling with difficult questions. Believers should seek wise counsel and support from fellow Christians. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Job 9Ecclesiastes 7:20 claims no one is righteous—how does this align with biblical figures like Noah and Job who are described as righteous? What archaeological or historical evidence supports the claim in 2 Corinthians 9:9 that God supplies resources to the righteous indefinitely? In Job 9:4, how can an all-powerful God allow innocent suffering if He is truly wise and mighty? In Job 12:6, how does the idea that 'the tents of robbers are at peace' harmonize with other scriptures that insist the wicked are eventually punished? Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew “Yes,אָ֭מְנָם (’ā·mə·nām) Conjunction Strong's 551: Verily, truly I know יָדַ֣עְתִּי (yā·ḏa‘·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 3045: To know that כִי־ (ḵî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction [it is] so, כֵ֑ן (ḵên) Adverb Strong's 3651: So -- thus but how וּמַה־ (ū·mah-) Conjunctive waw | Interrogative Strong's 4100: What?, what!, indefinitely what can a mortal אֱנ֣וֹשׁ (’ĕ·nō·wōš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 582: Man, mankind be righteous יִּצְדַּ֖ק (yiṣ·daq) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6663: To be just or righteous before עִם־ (‘im-) Preposition Strong's 5973: With, equally with God? אֵֽל׃ (’êl) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 410: Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty Links Job 9:2 NIVJob 9:2 NLT Job 9:2 ESV Job 9:2 NASB Job 9:2 KJV Job 9:2 BibleApps.com Job 9:2 Biblia Paralela Job 9:2 Chinese Bible Job 9:2 French Bible Job 9:2 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 9:2 Truly I know that it is so (Jb) |
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