Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version In his hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind. New Living Translation For the life of every living thing is in his hand, and the breath of every human being. English Standard Version In his hand is the life of every living thing and the breath of all mankind. Berean Standard Bible The life of every living thing is in His hand, as well as the breath of all mankind. King James Bible In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, and the breath of all mankind. New King James Version In whose hand is the life of every living thing, And the breath of all mankind? New American Standard Bible In whose hand is the life of every living thing, And the breath of all mankind? NASB 1995 In whose hand is the life of every living thing, And the breath of all mankind? NASB 1977 In whose hand is the life of every living thing, And the breath of all mankind? Legacy Standard Bible In whose hand is the life of every living thing, And the breath of all the flesh of man? Amplified Bible In whose hand is the life of every living thing, And the breath of all mankind? Christian Standard Bible The life of every living thing is in his hand, as well as the breath of all humanity. Holman Christian Standard Bible The life of every living thing is in His hand, as well as the breath of all mankind. American Standard Version In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, And the breath of all mankind? Contemporary English Version Every living creature is in the hands of God. English Revised Version In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, and the breath of all mankind. GOD'S WORD® Translation The life of every living creature and the spirit in every human body are in his hands. Good News Translation It is God who directs the lives of his creatures; everyone's life is in his power. International Standard Version and that the life of every living thing rests in his control, along with the breath of every living human being? Majority Standard Bible The life of every living thing is in His hand, as well as the breath of all mankind. NET Bible in whose hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all the human race. New Heart English Bible in whose hand is the life of every living thing, and the breath of all humankind? Webster's Bible Translation In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, and the breath of all mankind. World English Bible in whose hand is the life of every living thing, and the breath of all mankind? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionIn whose hand [is] the breath of every living thing, "" And the spirit of all flesh of man. Young's Literal Translation In whose hand is the breath of every living thing, And the spirit of all flesh of man.' Smith's Literal Translation Which in his hand the soul of all living, and the spirit of all the flesh of man. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIn whose hand is the soul of every living thing, and the spirit of all flesh of man. Catholic Public Domain Version In his hand is the soul of all the living and the spirit of all the flesh of mankind. New American Bible In his hand is the soul of every living thing, and the life breath of all mortal flesh. New Revised Standard Version In his hand is the life of every living thing and the breath of every human being. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBecause in his hand are the souls of every living thing, and the breath of all mankind. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because in his hand are the souls of everything that lives and the spirit of all flesh and man OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, And the breath of all mankind.-- Brenton Septuagint Translation Whereas the life of all living things is in his hand, and the breath of every man. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job Responds to Zophar…9Which of all these does not know that the hand of the LORD has done this? 10 The life of every living thing is in His hand, as well as the breath of all mankind. 11Does not the ear test words as the tongue tastes its food?… Cross References Genesis 2:7 Then the LORD God formed man from the dust of the ground and breathed the breath of life into his nostrils, and the man became a living being. Acts 17:25 Nor is He served by human hands, as if He needed anything, because He Himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else. Psalm 104:29-30 When You hide Your face, they are terrified; when You take away their breath, they die and return to dust. / When You send Your Spirit, they are created, and You renew the face of the earth. Isaiah 42:5 This is what God the LORD says—He who created the heavens and stretched them out, who spread out the earth and its offspring, who gives breath to the people on it and life to those who walk in it: Ezekiel 37:5-6 This is what the Lord GOD says to these bones: I will cause breath to enter you, and you will come to life. / I will attach tendons to you and make flesh grow upon you and cover you with skin. I will put breath within you so that you will come to life. Then you will know that I am the LORD.’” Daniel 5:23 Instead, you have exalted yourself against the Lord of heaven. The vessels from His house were brought to you, and as you drank wine from them with your nobles, wives, and concubines, you praised your gods of silver and gold, bronze and iron, wood and stone, which cannot see or hear or understand. But you have failed to glorify the God who holds in His hand your very breath and all your ways. Colossians 1:16-17 For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him. / He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. John 1:3-4 Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made. / In Him was life, and that life was the light of men. Psalm 24:1 A Psalm of David. The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof, the world and all who dwell therein. Romans 11:36 For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen. 1 Corinthians 8:6 yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we exist. And there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we exist. Nehemiah 9:6 You alone are the LORD. You created the heavens, the highest heavens with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to all things, and the host of heaven worships You. Hebrews 1:3 The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high. Revelation 4:11 “Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things; by Your will they exist and were created.” Psalm 36:9 For with You is the fountain of life; in Your light we see light. Treasury of Scripture In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, and the breath of all mankind. whose hand Numbers 16:22 And they fell upon their faces, and said, O God, the God of the spirits of all flesh, shall one man sin, and wilt thou be wroth with all the congregation? Daniel 5:23 But hast lifted up thyself against the Lord of heaven; and they have brought the vessels of his house before thee, and thou, and thy lords, thy wives, and thy concubines, have drunk wine in them; and thou hast praised the gods of silver, and gold, of brass, iron, wood, and stone, which see not, nor hear, nor know: and the God in whose hand thy breath is, and whose are all thy ways, hast thou not glorified: Acts 17:25,28 Neither is worshipped with men's hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things; … soul. Job 27:3 All the while my breath is in me, and the spirit of God is in my nostrils; Job 34:14,15 If he set his heart upon man, if he gather unto himself his spirit and his breath; … Genesis 2:7 And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. mankind. John 3:6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Jump to Previous Breath Creature Flesh Hand Life Mankind Soul SpiritJump to Next Breath Creature Flesh Hand Life Mankind Soul SpiritJob 12 1. Job maintains himself against his friends that reprove him7. He acknowledges the doctrine of God's omnipotence The life of every living thing is in His hand This phrase emphasizes God's sovereignty and control over all creation. In the context of the Book of Job, Job is responding to his friends, asserting that God's power and wisdom are evident in the natural world. The imagery of being "in His hand" suggests protection, authority, and intimate involvement. This concept is echoed in other scriptures, such as Psalm 95:4, which states, "In His hand are the depths of the earth." The idea that life is sustained by God is a recurring theme throughout the Bible, highlighting His role as the Creator and Sustainer. This phrase also reflects the ancient Near Eastern understanding of divine kingship, where a king's hand symbolized power and control. as well as the breath of all mankind 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 unwavering faith. 2. God The sovereign Creator and Sustainer of all life, who is the ultimate authority over creation and the one in whose hand lies the life and breath of every being. 3. Job's Friends Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who visit Job to offer counsel and comfort but often misunderstand his situation and God's nature. 4. The Land of Uz The setting of the Book of Job, a region whose exact location is uncertain but is traditionally considered to be in the area of Edom or northern Arabia. 5. The Heavenly Court The setting of the initial chapters of Job, where God and Satan discuss Job's faithfulness, leading to the trials Job faces. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty Over LifeRecognize that God is the ultimate authority over all creation. Every creature's life and every human's breath are sustained by His power and will. Dependence on God Acknowledge our complete dependence on God for life and sustenance. This should lead to a posture of humility and gratitude in our daily lives. Trust in God's Control In times of uncertainty or suffering, trust that God holds your life in His hands. His purposes are beyond our understanding, but His control is absolute. Value of Life Since God is the giver of life, every life is precious and should be treated with respect and dignity. This perspective should influence how we interact with others and care for creation. Faith in Trials Like Job, maintain faith in God's goodness and sovereignty, even when circumstances are challenging. Trust that He is working all things for His purposes.Verse 10. - In whose hand is the soul of every living thing. A brief summary of what had been said in vers. 7, 8, to which is now appended the further statement, that in God's hand - wholly dependent on him - is the entire race of mankind also. And the breath of all mankind; literally, and the spirit of all flesh of man. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The lifeנֶ֣פֶשׁ (ne·p̄eš) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion of every כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every living thing חָ֑י (ḥāy) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life is in His hand, בְּ֭יָדוֹ (bə·yā·ḏōw) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3027: A hand as well as the breath וְ֝ר֗וּחַ (wə·rū·aḥ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - common singular construct Strong's 7307: Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit of all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every mankind. בְּשַׂר־ (bə·śar-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1320: Flesh, body, person, the pudenda of a, man Links Job 12:10 NIVJob 12:10 NLT Job 12:10 ESV Job 12:10 NASB Job 12:10 KJV Job 12:10 BibleApps.com Job 12:10 Biblia Paralela Job 12:10 Chinese Bible Job 12:10 French Bible Job 12:10 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 12:10 In whose hand is the life (Jb) |