Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Is it for your piety that he rebukes you and brings charges against you? New Living Translation Is it because you’re so pious that he accuses you and brings judgment against you? English Standard Version Is it for your fear of him that he reproves you and enters into judgment with you? Berean Standard Bible Is it for your reverence that He rebukes you and enters into judgment against you? King James Bible Will he reprove thee for fear of thee? will he enter with thee into judgment? New King James Version “Is it because of your fear of Him that He corrects you, And enters into judgment with you? New American Standard Bible “Is it because of your reverence that He punishes you, That He enters into judgment against you? NASB 1995 “Is it because of your reverence that He reproves you, That He enters into judgment against you? NASB 1977 “Is it because of your reverence that He reproves you, That He enters into judgment against you? Legacy Standard Bible Is it because of your reverent fear that He reproves you, That He enters into judgment against you? Amplified Bible “Is it because of your fear of Him that He corrects you, That He enters into judgment against you? Christian Standard Bible Does he correct you and take you to court because of your piety? Holman Christian Standard Bible Does He correct you and take you to court because of your piety? American Standard Version Is it for thy fear of him that he reproveth thee, That he entereth with thee into judgment? Contemporary English Version Is he correcting you for worshiping him? English Revised Version Is it for thy fear of him that he reproveth thee, that he entereth with thee into judgment? GOD'S WORD® Translation Does God correct you and bring you into a court of law because you fear him? Good News Translation It is not because you stand in awe of God that he reprimands you and brings you to trial. International Standard Version Will he acquit you just because you fear him, and render a verdict on your behalf? Majority Standard Bible Is it for your reverence that He rebukes you and enters into judgment against you? NET Bible Is it because of your piety that he rebukes you and goes to judgment with you? New Heart English Bible Is it for your piety that he reproves you, that he enters with you into judgment? Webster's Bible Translation Will he reprove thee for fear of thee? will he enter with thee into judgment? World English Bible Is it for your piety that he reproves you, that he enters with you into judgment? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBecause of your reverence "" Does He reason [with] you? He enters with you into judgment: Young's Literal Translation Because of thy reverence Doth He reason with thee? He entereth with thee into judgment: Smith's Literal Translation Will he reprove thee from thy fear? Will he go with thee into judgment? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleShall he reprove thee for fear, and come with thee into judgment: Catholic Public Domain Version Will he reprove you and take you to judgment for being afraid, New American Bible Is it because of your piety that he reproves you— that he enters into judgment with you? New Revised Standard Version Is it for your piety that he reproves you, and enters into judgment with you? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe will reprove you, and enter into judgment with you. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated He will rebuke you and will enter into judgment with you OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Is it for thy fear of Him that He reproveth thee, That He entereth with thee into judgment? Brenton Septuagint Translation Wilt thou maintain and plead thine own cause? and will he enter into judgment with thee? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Eliphaz Exhorts Job…3Does it delight the Almighty that you are righteous? Does He profit if your ways are blameless? 4Is it for your reverence that He rebukes you and enters into judgment against you? 5Is not your wickedness great? Are not your iniquities endless?… Cross References Job 1:1 There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job. And this man was blameless and upright, fearing God and shunning evil. Job 1:8 Then the LORD said to Satan, “Have you considered My servant Job? For there is no one on earth like him, a man who is blameless and upright, who fears God and shuns evil.” Job 2:3 Then the LORD said to Satan, “Have you considered My servant Job? For there is no one on earth like him, a man who is blameless and upright, who fears God and shuns evil. He still retains his integrity, even though you incited Me against him to ruin him without cause.” Job 4:6 Is your reverence not your confidence, and the uprightness of your ways your hope? Job 9:20-21 Even if I were righteous, my mouth would condemn me; if I were blameless, it would declare me guilty. / Though I am blameless, I have no concern for myself; I despise my own life. Job 10:15 If I am guilty, woe to me! And even if I am righteous, I cannot lift my head. I am full of shame and aware of my affliction. Job 15:14-16 What is man, that he should be pure, or one born of woman, that he should be righteous? / If God puts no trust in His holy ones, if even the heavens are not pure in His eyes, / how much less man, who is vile and corrupt, who drinks injustice like water? Job 21:15 Who is the Almighty, that we should serve Him, and what would we gain if we pray to Him?’ Job 35:7-8 If you are righteous, what do you give Him, or what does He receive from your hand? / Your wickedness affects only a man like yourself, and your righteousness only a son of man. Psalm 37:23-24 The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD who takes delight in his journey. / Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed, for the LORD is holding his hand. Psalm 73:13-14 Surely in vain I have kept my heart pure; in innocence I have washed my hands. / For I am afflicted all day long and punished every morning. Proverbs 11:4 Riches are worthless in the day of wrath, but righteousness brings deliverance from death. Proverbs 16:7 When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him. 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. Ezekiel 14:14 then even if these three men—Noah, Daniel, and Job—were in it, their righteousness could deliver only themselves, declares the Lord GOD. Treasury of Scripture Will he reprove you for fear of you? will he enter with you into judgment? reprove Psalm 39:11 When thou with rebukes dost correct man for iniquity, thou makest his beauty to consume away like a moth: surely every man is vanity. Selah. Psalm 76:6 At thy rebuke, O God of Jacob, both the chariot and horse are cast into a dead sleep. Psalm 80:16 It is burned with fire, it is cut down: they perish at the rebuke of thy countenance. for fear Job 7:12 Am I a sea, or a whale, that thou settest a watch over me? will he enter Job 9:19,32 If I speak of strength, lo, he is strong: and if of judgment, who shall set me a time to plead? … Job 14:3 And dost thou open thine eyes upon such an one, and bringest me into judgment with thee? Job 16:21 O that one might plead for a man with God, as a man pleadeth for his neighbour! Jump to Previous Charges Enter Entereth Enters Fear Honour Judging Judgment Piety Punishment Reason Rebukes Reprove Reproves Reproveth Reverence SendingJump to Next Charges Enter Entereth Enters Fear Honour Judging Judgment Piety Punishment Reason Rebukes Reprove Reproves Reproveth Reverence SendingJob 22 1. Eliphaz shows that man's goodness profits not God5. He accuses Job of various sins 21. He exhorts him to repentance, with promises of mercy Is it for your reverence This phrase questions the motivation behind God's actions towards Job. In the context of the Book of Job, reverence refers to Job's fear and respect for God. The friends of Job, particularly Eliphaz in this chapter, suggest that Job's suffering might not be due to his reverence or righteousness. This reflects a common belief in the ancient Near East that suffering was a direct result of personal sin, a view that is challenged throughout the book. The concept of reverence is central to the wisdom literature, as seen in Proverbs 1:7, which states that "the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge." that He rebukes you and enters into judgment against you? 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 the reasons behind it. 2. Eliphaz the Temanite One of Job's three friends who comes to comfort him. In this chapter, Eliphaz is speaking, suggesting that Job's suffering might be due to his lack of reverence or hidden sin. 3. God The Almighty, who is sovereign over all creation. In the context of Job, God allows Job's faith to be tested through suffering. 4. Teman A region in Edom, known for its wise men. Eliphaz, being a Temanite, is considered wise, though his counsel to Job is flawed. 5. The Heavenly Court The setting at the beginning of Job where God and Satan discuss Job's faithfulness, leading to the trials Job faces. Teaching Points Understanding Divine DisciplineRecognize that God's rebuke or judgment is not necessarily a sign of His displeasure but can be a form of loving discipline meant to refine and strengthen our faith. Reverence and Relationship Reflect on the nature of your relationship with God. True reverence involves trust and submission, even when His ways are beyond our understanding. Misinterpretation of Suffering Be cautious of assuming that suffering is always a direct result of personal sin. Like Eliphaz, we can misjudge others' situations without understanding God's broader purposes. Faith Amidst Trials Embrace trials as opportunities to deepen your faith and reliance on God, trusting that He is working for your ultimate good. Community and Counsel Seek wise and compassionate counsel during times of trial, but always weigh human advice against the truth of Scripture.(4) Will he reprove thee.--That is, Because He standeth in awe of thee. Will He justify his dealings with thee?Verse 4. - Will he reprove thee for fear of thee? rather, Is it for thy fear of him that he reproveth thee? Surely not. If he reproves thee, it must be because thou fearest him not. The fact of thy reproof is sure evidence of the fact of thy guilt. Will he enter with thee into judgment? rather, that he entereth with thee into judgment (see the Revised Version). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Is it for your reverenceהֲֽ֭מִיִּרְאָ֣תְךָ (hă·mî·yir·’ā·ṯə·ḵā) Article, Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 3374: Fear, reverence that He rebukes you יֹכִיחֶ֑ךָ (yō·ḵî·ḥe·ḵā) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | second person masculine singular Strong's 3198: To be right, reciprocal, to argue, to decide, justify, convict and enters יָב֥וֹא (yā·ḇō·w) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go into judgment בַּמִּשְׁפָּֽט׃ (bam·miš·pāṭ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style against you? עִ֝מְּךָ֗ (‘im·mə·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's 5973: With, equally with Links Job 22:4 NIVJob 22:4 NLT Job 22:4 ESV Job 22:4 NASB Job 22:4 KJV Job 22:4 BibleApps.com Job 22:4 Biblia Paralela Job 22:4 Chinese Bible Job 22:4 French Bible Job 22:4 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 22:4 Is it for your piety that he (Jb) |
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