Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He carries out his decree against me, and many such plans he still has in store. New Living Translation So he will do to me whatever he has planned. He controls my destiny. English Standard Version For he will complete what he appoints for me, and many such things are in his mind. Berean Standard Bible For He carries out His decree against me, and He has many such plans. King James Bible For he performeth the thing that is appointed for me: and many such things are with him. New King James Version For He performs what is appointed for me, And many such things are with Him. New American Standard Bible “For He carries out what is destined for me, And many such destinies are with Him. NASB 1995 “For He performs what is appointed for me, And many such decrees are with Him. NASB 1977 “For He performs what is appointed for me, And many such decrees are with Him. Legacy Standard Bible For He performs what is apportioned for me, And many such decrees are with Him. Amplified Bible “For He performs what is planned (appointed) for me, And He is mindful of many such things. Christian Standard Bible He will certainly accomplish what he has decreed for me, and he has many more things like these in mind. Holman Christian Standard Bible He will certainly accomplish what He has decreed for me, and He has many more things like these in mind. American Standard Version For he performeth that which is appointed for me: And many such things are with him. Contemporary English Version and he will do exactly what he intends with me. * English Revised Version For he performeth that which is appointed for me: and many such things are with him. GOD'S WORD® Translation He will carry out [his] orders concerning me as he does with so many other things. Good News Translation He will fulfill what he has planned for me; that plan is just one of the many he has; International Standard Version He'll complete what he has planned for me; he has many things in mind for me! Majority Standard Bible For He carries out His decree against me, and He has many such plans. NET Bible For he fulfills his decree against me, and many such things are his plans. New Heart English Bible For he performs that which is appointed for me. Many such things are with him. Webster's Bible Translation For he performeth the thing that is appointed for me: and many such things are with him. World English Bible For he performs that which is appointed for me. Many such things are with him. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor He completes my portion, "" And many such things [are] with Him. Young's Literal Translation For He doth complete my portion, And many such things are with Him. Smith's Literal Translation For he will finish my appointing: and many such with him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd when he shall have fulfilled his will in me, many other like things are also at hand with him. Catholic Public Domain Version And when he fulfills his will in me, many other similar ones will also be present with him. New American Bible For he will carry out what is appointed for me, and many such things he has in store. New Revised Standard Version For he will complete what he appoints for me; and many such things are in his mind. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut he performs his covenant; and many such things are with him. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated However, he completed his covenant, and there are many things like these with him OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For He will perform that which is appointed for me; And many such things are with Him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job Longs for God…13But He is unchangeable, and who can oppose Him? He does what He desires. 14For He carries out His decree against me, and He has many such plans. 15Therefore I am terrified in His presence; when I consider this, I fear Him.… Cross References Isaiah 46:10-11 I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’ / I summon a bird of prey from the east, a man for My purpose from a far-off land. Truly I have spoken, and truly I will bring it to pass. I have planned it, and I will surely do it. Philippians 1:6 being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Romans 8:28 And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. Ephesians 1:11 In Him we were also chosen as God’s own, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything by the counsel of His will, Proverbs 19:21 Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail. Isaiah 14:24 The LORD of Hosts has sworn: “Surely, as I have planned, so will it be; as I have purposed, so will it stand. Psalm 33:11 The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the purposes of His heart to all generations. Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope. Lamentations 3:37 Who has spoken and it came to pass, unless the Lord has ordained it? Daniel 4:35 All the peoples of the earth are counted as nothing, and He does as He pleases with the army of heaven and the peoples of the earth. There is no one who can restrain His hand or say to Him, ‘What have You done?’” Acts 4:28 They carried out what Your hand and will had decided beforehand would happen. 2 Timothy 1:9 He has saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works, but by His own purpose and by the grace He granted us in Christ Jesus before time began. Psalm 138:8 The LORD will fulfill His purpose for me. O LORD, Your loving devotion endures forever—do not abandon the works of Your hands. Isaiah 55:11 so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it. Romans 11:36 For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen. Treasury of Scripture For he performes the thing that is appointed for me: and many such things are with him. appointed Job 7:3 So am I made to possess months of vanity, and wearisome nights are appointed to me. Micah 6:9 The LORD'S voice crieth unto the city, and the man of wisdom shall see thy name: hear ye the rod, and who hath appointed it. 1 Thessalonians 3:3 That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto. many such Psalm 77:19 Thy way is in the sea, and thy path in the great waters, and thy footsteps are not known. Psalm 97:2 Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne. Isaiah 40:27,28 Why sayest thou, O Jacob, and speakest, O Israel, My way is hid from the LORD, and my judgment is passed over from my God? … Jump to Previous Appointed Appoints Carries Complete Decree Decrees Designs End Full Mind Ordered Perform Performeth Performs Plans Portion StoreJump to Next Appointed Appoints Carries Complete Decree Decrees Designs End Full Mind Ordered Perform Performeth Performs Plans Portion StoreJob 23 1. Job longs to appear before God6. in confidence of his mercy 8. God, who is invisible, observes our ways 11. Job's innocence 13. God's decree is immutable For He carries out His decree against me This phrase reflects Job's understanding of God's sovereignty and the belief that God has a divine plan that is being executed. In the context of the Book of Job, Job is expressing his struggle with the suffering he is enduring, which he perceives as part of God's decree. The term "decree" suggests a predetermined plan or purpose, highlighting the theme of divine providence. This aligns with other biblical passages that emphasize God's control over the universe, such as Isaiah 46:10, where God declares the end from the beginning. Job's statement also echoes the sentiment found in Lamentations 3:37-38, where it is acknowledged that both good and bad come from the mouth of the Most High. Theologically, this raises questions about the nature of suffering and God's role in it, a central theme in the Book of Job. and He has many such plans 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 sovereign Creator who allows Job's trials. In this verse, Job acknowledges God's ultimate authority and the execution of His divine plans. 3. Job's Trials The series of calamities that befall Job, including loss of wealth, health, and family, which serve as the backdrop for his reflections on God's sovereignty. Teaching Points Understanding God's SovereigntyRecognize that God's plans are beyond human comprehension and are executed according to His perfect wisdom and timing. Trust in Divine Purpose Even in suffering, trust that God has a purpose and plan that is ultimately for our good and His glory. Submission to God's Will Embrace a posture of humility and submission, acknowledging that God's ways are higher than our ways. Perseverance in Trials Draw strength from the knowledge that God is in control, which can provide comfort and perseverance during difficult times. Reflection on Personal Plans Evaluate personal goals and desires in light of God's overarching plans, seeking alignment with His will.(14) He performeth the thing that is appointed for me.--"He will accomplish my appointed lot; He will complete that which He has decreed for me; and like these things there are many (more) with Him" (Job 10:13). Job is disposed to take the full measure of the worst, like a pessimist, that being steeled against it, he may be prepared; and so steeled, he still trusts God. (Comp. Job 13:15, Authorised Version.)Verse 14. - For he performeth the thing that is appointed for me; i.e he will assuredly accomplish whatever he has decreed for me. I cannot expect that he will blench or change. And many such things are with him. He has many other weapons in his armoury, many other woes with which he might afflict me. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Forכִּ֭י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction He carries out יַשְׁלִ֣ים (yaš·lîm) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7999: To be safe, to be, completed, to be friendly, to reciprocate His decree against me, חֻקִּ֑י (ḥuq·qî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 2706: Something prescribed or owed, a statute and He has עִמּֽוֹ׃ (‘im·mōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 5973: With, equally with many רַבּ֣וֹת (rab·bō·wṯ) Adjective - feminine plural Strong's 7227: Much, many, great such plans. וְכָהֵ֖נָּה (wə·ḵā·hên·nāh) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-k | Pronoun - third person feminine plural Strong's 2007: Themselves Links Job 23:14 NIVJob 23:14 NLT Job 23:14 ESV Job 23:14 NASB Job 23:14 KJV Job 23:14 BibleApps.com Job 23:14 Biblia Paralela Job 23:14 Chinese Bible Job 23:14 French Bible Job 23:14 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 23:14 For he performs that which is appointed (Jb) |
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