Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Would he vigorously oppose me? No, he would not press charges against me. New Living Translation Would he use his great power to argue with me? No, he would give me a fair hearing. English Standard Version Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? No; he would pay attention to me. Berean Standard Bible Would He contend with me in His great power? No, He would certainly take note of me. King James Bible Will he plead against me with his great power? No; but he would put strength in me. New King James Version Would He contend with me in His great power? No! But He would take note of me. New American Standard Bible “Would He contend with me by the greatness of His power? No, surely He would pay attention to me. NASB 1995 “Would He contend with me by the greatness of His power? No, surely He would pay attention to me. NASB 1977 “Would He contend with me by the greatness of His power? No, surely He would pay attention to me. Legacy Standard Bible Would He contend with me by the greatness of His power? No, surely He would pay attention to me. Amplified Bible “Would He contend against me with His great power? No, surely He would give attention to me. Christian Standard Bible Would he prosecute me forcefully? No, he would certainly pay attention to me. Holman Christian Standard Bible Would He prosecute me forcefully? No, He will certainly pay attention to me. American Standard Version Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? Nay; but he would give heed unto me. Contemporary English Version Would he overwhelm me with his greatness? No! He would listen English Revised Version Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? Nay; but he would give heed unto me. GOD'S WORD® Translation Would he sue me and hide behind great legal maneuvers? No, he certainly would press charges against me. Good News Translation Would God use all his strength against me? No, he would listen as I spoke. International Standard Version "Would he use his great power to fight me? No, he'll pay attention to me. Majority Standard Bible Would He contend with me in His great power? No, He would certainly take note of me. NET Bible Would he contend with me with great power? No, he would only pay attention to me. New Heart English Bible Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? No, but he would listen to me. Webster's Bible Translation Would he plead against me with his great power? No; but he would put strength in me. World English Bible Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? No, but he would listen to me. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionDoes He strive with me in the abundance of power? No! Surely He puts [it] in me. Young's Literal Translation In the abundance of power doth He strive with me? No! surely He putteth it in me. Smith's Literal Translation Will he contend with me in great power? No; but he will put in me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleI would not that he should contend with me with much strength, nor overwhelm me with the weight of his greatness. Catholic Public Domain Version I do not want him to contend with me with much strength, nor to overwhelm me with the bulk of his greatness. New American Bible Would he contend against me with his great power? No, he himself would heed me! New Revised Standard Version Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? No; but he would give heed to me. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWould he contend with me with his great power? If he would not, then he will put his fear into me. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated In the abundance of power he judged with me, and otherwise there was awe laid upon me OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Would He contend with me in His great power? Nay; but He would give heed unto me. Brenton Septuagint Translation Though he should come on me in his great strength, then he would not threaten me; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job Longs for God…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. 7Then an upright man could reason with Him, and I would be delivered forever from my Judge.… Cross References Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Psalm 138:3 On the day I called, You answered me; You emboldened me and strengthened my soul. Isaiah 40:29 He gives power to the faint and increases the strength of the weak. 2 Corinthians 12:9 But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. Ephesians 3:16 I ask that out of the riches of His glory He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being, Psalm 18:32 It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way clear. Isaiah 40:31 But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint. 2 Timothy 4:17 But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion. Psalm 29:11 The LORD gives His people strength; the LORD blesses His people with peace. Isaiah 30:15 For the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel, has said: “By repentance and rest you would be saved; your strength would lie in quiet confidence—but you were not willing.” Romans 8:31 What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? Psalm 46:1 For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. 1 Peter 5:10 And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you. Psalm 28:8 The LORD is the strength of His people, a stronghold of salvation for His anointed. Treasury of Scripture Will he plead against me with his great power? No; but he would put strength in me. plead Job 9:19,33,34 If I speak of strength, lo, he is strong: and if of judgment, who shall set me a time to plead? … Job 13:21 Withdraw thine hand far from me: and let not thy dread make me afraid. Isaiah 27:4,8 Fury is not in me: who would set the briers and thorns against me in battle? I would go through them, I would burn them together… but he would Psalm 138:3 In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul. 2 Corinthians 12:9,10 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me… Jump to Previous Abundance Attention Charges Contend Great Greatness Heed Oppose Overcome Pay Plead Power Press Putteth Strength Strive Surely UseJump to Next Abundance Attention Charges Contend Great Greatness Heed Oppose Overcome Pay Plead Power Press Putteth Strength Strive Surely UseJob 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 Would He contend with me in His great power? This phrase reflects Job's understanding of God's omnipotence and justice. Job is questioning whether God would use His immense power to argue or dispute with him. In the context of the Book of Job, Job is in the midst of suffering and is seeking an audience with God to understand the reasons behind his afflictions. The term "contend" suggests a legal or judicial setting, which is consistent with the ancient Near Eastern context where legal disputes were common. Job's rhetorical question implies that he believes God, in His righteousness, would not simply overpower him with might but would engage justly. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God's justice, as seen in passages like Isaiah 1:18, where God invites reasoning together. No, He would certainly take note of me. 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 of his trials. 2. God The Almighty, Creator, and Sustainer of the universe. In this context, Job is contemplating God's response to his plea for justice and understanding. 3. Job's Suffering The series of calamities that befall Job, including loss of wealth, family, and health, which set the stage for his dialogues and reflections on God's justice and power. 4. Job's Friends Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who attempt to explain Job's suffering through traditional wisdom, often attributing it to sin or lack of righteousness. 5. The Heavenly Court The setting at the beginning of the Book of Job where God and Satan discuss Job's faithfulness, leading to the trials Job faces. Teaching Points God's Power and CompassionWhile God is all-powerful, He is also compassionate and attentive to our needs. Job's confidence that God would "take note" of him reflects a deep trust in God's character. The Nature of Divine Justice Job's question about God contending with him in power challenges us to consider how divine justice operates. It is not merely about power but also about righteousness and mercy. Approaching God with Confidence Job's assertion encourages believers to approach God with confidence, knowing that He is just and will listen to our pleas, not merely overpower us with His might. Understanding Suffering Job's experience teaches that suffering is not always a direct result of personal sin. It invites us to seek God's wisdom and understanding rather than jumping to conclusions. Faith in Trials Job's faith amidst trials serves as a model for maintaining trust in God's goodness and justice, even when circumstances are challenging and confusing.(6) Plead against me.--Rather, Would he plead with me, or contend with me in the greatness of his power? Nay; but he would have regard unto me; he would consider my case. Eliphaz had bidden Job to acquaint himself with God, and return unto Him (Job 22:23); Job says there is nothing he longs for more than to come into His presence.Verse 6. - Will he plead against me with his great power? rather, Would he contend against me in the greatness of his power? (see the Revised Version). Flint is, "Would he crush me by mere strength and force? Would he use against me that overwhelming might which he possesses? No, Job answers, certainly not; but he would put strength in me; or, rather, but he would give heed to me he would pay attention to my cause (comp. Job 4:20, ad fin., where the same verb is used). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Would He contendיָרִ֣יב (yā·rîḇ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7378: To toss, grapple, to wrangle, controversy, to defend with me עִמָּדִ֑י (‘im·mā·ḏî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 5978: Against, by, from, me, mine, of, that I take, unto, in His great הַבְּרָב־ (hab·bə·rāḇ-) Article, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7227: Much, many, great power? כֹּ֭חַ (kō·aḥ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3581: A small reptile (of unknown species) No, לֹ֥א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no He ה֝֗וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are would certainly אַךְ־ (’aḵ-) Adverb Strong's 389: A particle of affirmation, surely take [note] יָשִׂ֥ם (yā·śim) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set of me. בִּֽי׃ (bî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's Hebrew Links Job 23:6 NIVJob 23:6 NLT Job 23:6 ESV Job 23:6 NASB Job 23:6 KJV Job 23:6 BibleApps.com Job 23:6 Biblia Paralela Job 23:6 Chinese Bible Job 23:6 French Bible Job 23:6 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 23:6 Would he contend with me (Jb) |
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