Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I would find out what he would answer me, and consider what he would say to me. New Living Translation Then I would listen to his reply and understand what he says to me. English Standard Version I would know what he would answer me and understand what he would say to me. Berean Standard Bible I would learn how He would answer, and consider what He would say. King James Bible I would know the words which he would answer me, and understand what he would say unto me. New King James Version I would know the words which He would answer me, And understand what He would say to me. New American Standard Bible “I would learn the words which He would answer, And perceive what He would tell me. NASB 1995 “I would learn the words which He would answer, And perceive what He would say to me. NASB 1977 “I would learn the words which He would answer, And perceive what He would say to me. Legacy Standard Bible I would know the words which He would answer, And discern what He would say to me. Amplified Bible “I would learn the words which He would answer, And understand what He would say to me. Christian Standard Bible I would learn how he would answer me; and understand what he would say to me. Holman Christian Standard Bible I would learn how He would answer me; and understand what He would say to me. American Standard Version I would know the words which he would answer me, And understand what he would say unto me. Contemporary English Version Then I would discover what he wanted to say. English Revised Version I would know the words which he would answer me, and understand what he would say unto me. GOD'S WORD® Translation I want to know the words he would use to answer me. I want to understand the things he would say to me. Good News Translation I want to know what he would say and how he would answer me. International Standard Version I know how he would answer me; I understand what he'll tell me. Majority Standard Bible I would learn how He would answer, and consider what He would say. NET Bible I would know with what words he would answer me, and understand what he would say to me. New Heart English Bible I would know the words which he would answer me, and understand what he would tell me. Webster's Bible Translation I would know the words which he would answer me, and understand what he would say to me. World English Bible I would know the words which he would answer me, and understand what he would tell me. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionI know the words He answers me, "" And understand what He says to me. Young's Literal Translation I know the words He doth answer me, And understand what He saith to me. Smith's Literal Translation I shall know the words he will answer me, and I shall understand what he will say to me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThat I might know the words that he would answer me, and understand what he would say to me. Catholic Public Domain Version so that I may know the words that he will answer me and understand what he will say to me. New American Bible I would learn the words he would answer me, understand what he would say to me. New Revised Standard Version I would learn what he would answer me, and understand what he would say to me. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleI would know what he would answer me, and understand what he would say to me. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And I had known what he answered me and I had understood what he said to me OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917I would know the words which He would answer me, And understand what He would say unto me. Brenton Septuagint Translation And I would know the remedies which he would speak to me, and I would perceive what he would tell me. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job Longs for God…4I would plead my case before Him and fill my mouth with arguments. 5I would learn how He would answer, and consider what He would say. 6Would He contend with me in His great power? No, He would certainly take note of me.… Cross References Psalm 37:5 Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will do it. Isaiah 55:8-9 “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,” declares the LORD. / “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts. Proverbs 16:3 Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved. Psalm 25:4-5 Show me Your ways, O LORD; teach me Your paths. / Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; all day long I wait for You. James 1:5 Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. 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. Romans 11:33-34 O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways! / “Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been His counselor?” Psalm 143:8 Let me hear Your loving devotion in the morning, for I have put my trust in You. Teach me the way I should walk, for to You I lift up my soul. 1 Corinthians 2:9-10 Rather, as it is written: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no heart has imagined, what God has prepared for those who love Him.” / But God has revealed it to us by the Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. Psalm 119:27 Make clear to me the way of Your precepts; then I will meditate on Your wonders. Matthew 7:7-8 Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. Psalm 119:34 Give me understanding that I may obey Your law, and follow it with all my heart. Ephesians 1:17-18 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him. / I ask that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know the hope of His calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints, Psalm 119:18 Open my eyes that I may see wondrous things from Your law. Treasury of Scripture I would know the words which he would answer me, and understand what he would say to me. know Job 10:2 I will say unto God, Do not condemn me; shew me wherefore thou contendest with me. Job 13:22,23 Then call thou, and I will answer: or let me speak, and answer thou me… Job 42:2-6 I know that thou canst do every thing, and that no thought can be withholden from thee… Jump to Previous Answers Consider Find Learn Perceive Understand WordsJump to Next Answers Consider Find Learn Perceive Understand WordsJob 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 I would learn how He would answer Job expresses a deep desire to understand God's response to his suffering. This reflects the human quest for divine wisdom and insight, a theme prevalent throughout the Bible. In the context of Job, this longing for answers is set against the backdrop of his intense personal suffering and the silence of God. The phrase echoes the sentiments found in other wisdom literature, such as Proverbs 2:3-5, where seeking understanding is portrayed as a noble pursuit. Job's desire to learn from God also prefigures the New Testament call to seek wisdom from above, as seen in James 1:5. and consider what He would say 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, enduring immense suffering and seeking understanding from God. 2. God The Almighty Creator, whom Job is seeking to understand and from whom he desires an answer regarding his suffering. 3. Job's Friends Although not directly mentioned in this verse, they are significant in the context of Job's discourse, as they have been offering their own explanations for his suffering. 4. The Heavenly Court Earlier in the book, this is where God and Satan discuss Job's faithfulness, setting the stage for Job's trials. 5. The Land of Uz The setting of the Book of Job, traditionally considered to be in the region of Edom or northern Arabia. Teaching Points Seeking Understanding from GodJob's desire to understand God's response highlights the importance of seeking divine wisdom in our own lives. We should approach God with a heart open to learning and understanding His will. The Value of Patience in Suffering Job's situation teaches us the value of patience and perseverance when we face trials. Trusting in God's ultimate wisdom and timing is crucial. The Role of Faith in Uncertainty Even when answers are not immediately clear, maintaining faith in God's goodness and sovereignty is essential. Job's quest for understanding is rooted in his faith. The Importance of Honest Dialogue with God Job's willingness to question and seek answers from God encourages us to engage in honest and open communication with our Creator, expressing our doubts and seeking His guidance. Understanding God's Sovereignty Recognizing that God's ways are beyond our full comprehension can bring peace. Job's journey reminds us to trust in God's greater plan, even when we don't understand it.Verse 5. - I would know the words which he would answer me. It would be a satisfaction to Job in his present mood to know exactly how God would answer him, what reply he would make to his "arguments." The tone of thought is too bold for a creature, and would certainly not be becoming in Christians. And understand what he would say unto me. Here we have another of the redundant second clauses, which merely echo the idea contained in the previous clause. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew I would learnאֵ֭דְעָה (’ê·ḏə·‘āh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular Strong's 3045: To know how מִלִּ֣ים (mil·lîm) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 4405: A word, a discourse, a topic He would answer, יַעֲנֵ֑נִי (ya·‘ă·nê·nî) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular Strong's 6030: To answer, respond and consider וְ֝אָבִ֗ינָה (wə·’ā·ḇî·nāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular Strong's 995: To separate mentally, understand what מַה־ (mah-) Interrogative Strong's 4100: What?, what!, indefinitely what He would say. יֹּ֥אמַר (yō·mar) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say Links Job 23:5 NIVJob 23:5 NLT Job 23:5 ESV Job 23:5 NASB Job 23:5 KJV Job 23:5 BibleApps.com Job 23:5 Biblia Paralela Job 23:5 Chinese Bible Job 23:5 French Bible Job 23:5 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 23:5 I would know the words which he (Jb) |