Job 27:11 I will instruct you in the power of God. I will not conceal the ways of the Almighty.

◄ Job 27:11 ►

New International Version
“I will teach you about the power of God; the ways of the Almighty I will not conceal.

New Living Translation
I will teach you about God’s power. I will not conceal anything concerning the Almighty.

English Standard Version
I will teach you concerning the hand of God; what is with the Almighty I will not conceal.

Berean Standard Bible
I will instruct you in the power of God. I will not conceal the ways of the Almighty.

King James Bible
I will teach you by the hand of God: that which is with the Almighty will I not conceal.

New King James Version
“I will teach you about the hand of God; What is with the Almighty I will not conceal.

New American Standard Bible
“I will instruct you in the power of God; What is with the Almighty I will not conceal.

NASB 1995
“I will instruct you in the power of God; What is with the Almighty I will not conceal.

NASB 1977
“I will instruct you in the power of God; What is with the Almighty I will not conceal.

Legacy Standard Bible
I will instruct you in the power of God; What is with the Almighty I will not conceal.

Amplified Bible
“I will teach you regarding the hand (power) of God; I will not conceal what is with the Almighty [God’s actual treatment of the wicked].

Christian Standard Bible
I will teach you about God’s power. I will not conceal what the Almighty has planned.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I will teach you about God’s power. I will not conceal what the Almighty has planned.

American Standard Version
I will teach you concerning the hand of God; That which is with the Almighty will I not conceal.

Contemporary English Version
Now I will explain in detail what God All-Powerful does.

English Revised Version
I will teach you concerning the hand of God; that which is with the Almighty will I not conceal.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"I will teach you about God's power. I will not hide what the Almighty has done.

Good News Translation
Let me teach you how great is God's power, and explain what Almighty God has planned.

International Standard Version
"I'll teach you about the power of God, that which is with the Almighty I won't conceal.

Majority Standard Bible
I will instruct you in the power of God. I will not conceal the ways of the Almighty.

NET Bible
I will teach you about the power of God; What is on the Almighty's mind I will not conceal.

New Heart English Bible
I will teach you about the hand of God. That which is with Shaddai will I not conceal.

Webster's Bible Translation
I will teach you by the hand of God: that which is with the Almighty will I not conceal.

World English Bible
I will teach you about the hand of God. I will not conceal that which is with the Almighty.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
I show you by the hand of God, "" That which [is] with the Mighty I do not hide.

Young's Literal Translation
I shew you by the hand of God, That which is with the Mighty I hide not.

Smith's Literal Translation
I will teach you by the hand of God: what is with the Almighty I will not hide.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
I will teach you by the hand of God, what the Almighty hath, and I will not conceal it.

Catholic Public Domain Version
I will teach you through the hand of God, what the Almighty holds, and I will not conceal it.

New American Bible
I will teach you what is in God’s hand, and the way of the Almighty I will not conceal.

New Revised Standard Version
I will teach you concerning the hand of God; that which is with the Almighty I will not conceal.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
But as for you, I will deliver you into the hand of God; so that your works may not be hid from him.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
But I deliver you into the hand of God that your works are not hidden from him

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
I will teach you concerning the hand of God; That which is with the Almighty will I not conceal.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Yet now I will tell you what is in the hand of the Lord: I will not lie concerning the things which are with the Almighty.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

The Wicked Man's Portion
…10Will he delight in the Almighty? Will he call upon God at all times? 11I will instruct you in the power of God. I will not conceal the ways of the Almighty. 12Surely all of you have seen it for yourselves. Why then do you keep up this empty talk?…

Berean Standard Bible · Download

Cross References

Proverbs 2:6-7
For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. / He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk with integrity,

Psalm 25:14
The LORD confides in those who fear Him, and reveals His covenant to them.

Isaiah 40:13-14
Who has directed the Spirit of the LORD, or informed Him as His counselor? / Whom did He consult to enlighten Him, and who taught Him the paths of justice? Who imparted knowledge to Him and showed Him the way of understanding?

Jeremiah 9:24
But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice and righteousness on the earth—for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD.

1 Corinthians 2:10-12
But God has revealed it to us by the Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. / For who among men knows the thoughts of man except his own spirit within him? So too, no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. / We have not received the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us.

John 16:13
However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come.

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.

Proverbs 3:32
for the LORD detests the perverse, but He is a friend to the upright.

Psalm 119:130
The unfolding of Your words gives light; it informs the simple.

Isaiah 48:17
Thus says the LORD your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the LORD your God, who teaches you for your benefit, who directs you in the way you should go.

1 John 2:20-21
You, however, have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know the truth. / I have not written to you because you lack knowledge of the truth, but because you have it, and because no lie comes from the truth.

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?”

Matthew 11:25
At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.

1 Corinthians 1:30
It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption.

Colossians 2:2-3
that they may be encouraged in heart, knit together in love, and filled with the full riches of complete understanding, so that they may know the mystery of God, namely Christ, / in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

Treasury of Scripture

I will teach you by the hand of God: that which is with the Almighty will I not conceal.

teach

Job 4:3,4
Behold, thou hast instructed many, and thou hast strengthened the weak hands…

Job 6:10
Then should I yet have comfort; yea, I would harden myself in sorrow: let him not spare; for I have not concealed the words of the Holy One.

Isaiah 8:11
For the LORD spake thus to me with a strong hand, and instructed me that I should not walk in the way of this people, saying,

by the hand.

Job 32:8-10
But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding…

Deuteronomy 4:5
Behold, I have taught you statutes and judgments, even as the LORD my God commanded me, that ye should do so in the land whither ye go to possess it.

Psalm 71:17
O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works.

Jump to Previous

Almighty Conceal Hand Hide Instruct Mighty Mind Power Ruler Secret Shew Teach Teaching Ways

Jump to Next

Almighty Conceal Hand Hide Instruct Mighty Mind Power Ruler Secret Shew Teach Teaching Ways

Job 27

1. Job protests his sincerity
8. The hypocrite is without hope
11. The blessings which the wicked have are turned into curses

Berean Study Bible

I will teach you
The phrase "I will teach you" indicates Job's intention to impart knowledge or understanding. The Hebrew root for "teach" is "yarah," which means to instruct or direct. In the context of the ancient Near Eastern culture, teaching was a revered role, often associated with wisdom and authority. Job, despite his suffering, assumes the role of a teacher, emphasizing his commitment to sharing divine truths. This reflects the biblical principle that wisdom and understanding are to be shared, not hoarded.

about the power of God
The "power of God" refers to the might and sovereignty of the Creator. The Hebrew word for "power" is "koach," which denotes strength, force, or ability. In the context of Job's discourse, it underscores the omnipotence of God, a central theme in the book of Job. Historically, the power of God was a foundational belief for the Israelites, who witnessed His mighty acts from the Exodus to the establishment of the kingdom. Job's acknowledgment of God's power serves as a reminder of the divine control over all creation, even amidst human suffering.

I will not conceal
The phrase "I will not conceal" suggests transparency and openness. The Hebrew root "kathar" means to hide or cover. Job's declaration of not concealing indicates his commitment to honesty and truthfulness. In the broader biblical narrative, the call to reveal rather than conceal aligns with the prophetic tradition of speaking God's truth, regardless of personal cost. Job's integrity is highlighted here, as he chooses to reveal divine truths despite his own trials.

the ways of the Almighty
"The ways of the Almighty" refers to the actions and character of God. The term "ways" in Hebrew is "derek," meaning path or manner. "Almighty" is translated from "Shaddai," a name for God that emphasizes His ultimate power and authority. In the ancient world, understanding the "ways" of a deity was crucial for worship and obedience. Job's reference to the "ways of the Almighty" suggests a deep understanding of God's nature and actions. It serves as an invitation to his listeners to consider the divine perspective, encouraging them to trust in God's wisdom and justice, even when His ways are beyond human comprehension.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(11) I will teach you.--Better, I will teach you of the hand of God; or, what is in the power of God.

Pulpit Commentary

Verses 11-23. - It is impossible to deny that this passage directly contradicts Job's former utterances, especially Job 24:2-24. But the hypotheses which would make Job irresponsible for the present utterance and fix on him, as his steadfast conviction, the opposite theory, are unsatisfactory and have no solid basis. To suppose that Zophar is the real speaker is to imagine the absolute loss and suppression of two entire verses - one between vers. 10 and 11, assigning the speech to him, and another at the beginning of ch. 28, reintroducing Job and making him once more the interlocutor. That this should have happened by accident is inconceivable. Τὰ κατὰ τύχην οὐ πάνυ συνδυάζεται To ascribe it to intentional corruption by a Hebrew redactor, bent on maintaining the old orthodox view, and on falsely and wickedly giving the authority of Job to it (Froude 'Short Studies on Great Subjects,' vol. 1. p. 316), is to take away all authority from the existing text of the Hebrew Scriptures, and to open a door to any amount of wild suggestion and conjectural emendation. The other hypothesis - that of Eichhorn - that Job is here simply anticipating what his adversaries will say, though a less dangerous view, is untenable, since Job never does this without following up his statement of the adversaries' ease with a reply, and here is no reply whatever, but a simple turning away, after ver. 23, to another subject. The explanation of the contradiction by supposing that Job's former statement was tentative and controversial, or else hasty and ill-considered, and that now, to prevent misconception, he determines to set himself right, is, on the other hand, thoroughly defensible, and receives a strong support from the remarkable introduction in ver. 11, which "prepares us, if not for a recantation, yet (at any rate) for a modification of statements wrung from the speaker when his words flowed over from a spirit drunk with the poison of God's arrows" (see the remarks of Canon Cook, in the 'Speaker's Commentary,' vol. 4. p. 90, which are in substantial agreement with those of Ewald said Dillmann). Verse 11. - I will teach you by (or, concerning) the hand of God. Job is now at last about to deliver his real sentiments respecting God's dealings with men in the world, and prefaces his. remarks with this solemn introduction, to draw special attention to them. He is aware that his previous statements on the subject, especially in Job 24:2-24, have been overstrained and exaggerated, and wishes, now that he is uttering his last words (Job 31:40), to correct his previous hasty utterances, and put on record his true views. That which is with the Almighty will I not conceal. By "that which is with the Almighty" Job means the Divine principles of action.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

I will instruct
אוֹרֶ֣ה (’ō·w·reh)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 3384: To flow as water, to lay, throw, to point out, to teach

you
אֶתְכֶ֣ם (’eṯ·ḵem)
Direct object marker | second person masculine plural
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

in the power
בְּיַד־ (bə·yaḏ-)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 3027: A hand

of God.
אֵ֑ל (’êl)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 410: Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty

I will not
לֹ֣א (lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

conceal
אֲכַחֵֽד׃ (’ă·ḵa·ḥêḏ)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 3582: To secrete, by act, word, to destroy

the ways of
אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

the Almighty.
שַׁ֝דַּ֗י (day)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7706: The Almighty

Links

Job 27:11 NIV
Job 27:11 NLT
Job 27:11 ESV
Job 27:11 NASB
Job 27:11 KJV

Job 27:11 BibleApps.com
Job 27:11 Biblia Paralela
Job 27:11 Chinese Bible
Job 27:11 French Bible
Job 27:11 Catholic Bible

OT Poetry: Job 27:11 I will teach you about the hand (Jb)