Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version For what is our lot from God above, our heritage from the Almighty on high? New Living Translation For what has God above chosen for us? What is our inheritance from the Almighty on high? English Standard Version What would be my portion from God above and my heritage from the Almighty on high? Berean Standard Bible For what is the allotment of God from above, or the heritage from the Almighty on high? King James Bible For what portion of God is there from above? and what inheritance of the Almighty from on high? New King James Version For what is the allotment of God from above, And the inheritance of the Almighty from on high? New American Standard Bible “And what is the portion of God from above, Or the inheritance of the Almighty from on high? NASB 1995 “And what is the portion of God from above Or the heritage of the Almighty from on high? NASB 1977 “And what is the portion of God from above Or the heritage of the Almighty from on high? Legacy Standard Bible And what is the portion of God from above Or the inheritance of the Almighty from on high? Amplified Bible “For what is the portion I would have from God above, And what heritage from the Almighty on high? Christian Standard Bible For what portion would I have from God above, or what inheritance from the Almighty on high? Holman Christian Standard Bible For what portion would I have from God above, or what inheritance from the Almighty on high? American Standard Version For what is the portion from God above, And the heritage from the Almighty on high? Contemporary English Version God All-Powerful punishes men who do that. English Revised Version For what is the portion of God from above, and the heritage of the Almighty from on high? GOD'S WORD® Translation What would God above do [to me]? What would be my inheritance from the Almighty on high? Good News Translation What does Almighty God do to us? How does he repay human deeds? International Standard Version What would I have from God above, what heritage from the Almighty on high, Majority Standard Bible For what is the allotment of God from above, or the heritage from the Almighty on high? NET Bible What then would be one's lot from God above, one's heritage from the Almighty on high? New Heart English Bible For what is the portion from God above, and the heritage from Shaddai on high? Webster's Bible Translation For what portion of God is there from above? and what inheritance of the Almighty from on high? World English Bible For what is the portion from God above, and the heritage from the Almighty on high? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd what [is] the portion of God from above? And the inheritance of the Mighty from the heights? Young's Literal Translation And what is the portion of God from above? And the inheritance of the Mighty from the heights? Smith's Literal Translation And what the portion of God from above? and the inheritance of the Almighty from the heights? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor what part should God from above have in me, and what inheritance the Almighty from on high? Catholic Public Domain Version For what portion should God from above hold for me, and what inheritance should the Almighty from on high keep? New American Bible What portion comes from God above, what heritage from the Almighty on high? New Revised Standard Version What would be my portion from God above, and my heritage from the Almighty on high? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor what portion would I have then from God who is above, and what heritage from the Almighty who is on high? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And what is the portion of God from above, and the inheritance of God from the high place OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For what would be the portion of God from above, And the heritage of the Almighty from on high? Brenton Septuagint Translation Now what portion has God given from above? and is there an inheritance given of the Mighty One from the highest? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job's Final Appeal1“I have made a covenant with my eyes. How then could I gaze with desire at a virgin? 2For what is the allotment of God from above, or the heritage from the Almighty on high? 3Does not disaster come to the unjust and calamity to the workers of iniquity?… Cross References Proverbs 24:12 If you say, “Behold, we did not know about this,” does not He who weighs hearts consider it? Does not the One who guards your life know? Will He not repay a man according to his deeds? Jeremiah 17:10 I, the LORD, search the heart; I examine the mind to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve. Psalm 62:12 and loving devotion to You, O Lord. For You will repay each man according to his deeds. Romans 2:6-11 God “will repay each one according to his deeds.” / To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life. / But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow wickedness, there will be wrath and anger. ... Galatians 6:7-8 Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. / The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. 1 Peter 1:17 Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners. 2 Corinthians 5:10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the body, whether good or bad. Revelation 22:12 “Behold, I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me, to give to each one according to what he has done. Matthew 16:27 For the Son of Man will come in His Father’s glory with His angels, and then He will repay each one according to what he has done. Hebrews 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him. Psalm 18:20-24 The LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness; He has repaid me according to the cleanness of my hands. / For I have kept the ways of the LORD and have not wickedly departed from my God. / For all His ordinances are before me; I have not disregarded His statutes. ... Proverbs 5:21 For a man’s ways are before the eyes of the LORD, and the LORD examines all his paths. Ecclesiastes 12:14 For God will bring every deed into judgment, along with every hidden thing, whether good or evil. Isaiah 3:10-11 Tell the righteous it will be well with them, for they will enjoy the fruit of their labor. / Woe to the wicked; disaster is upon them! For they will be repaid with what their hands have done. Jeremiah 32:19 the One great in counsel and mighty in deed, whose eyes are on all the ways of the sons of men, to reward each one according to his ways and according to the fruit of his deeds. Treasury of Scripture For what portion of God is there from above? and what inheritance of the Almighty from on high? Job 20:29 This is the portion of a wicked man from God, and the heritage appointed unto him by God. Job 27:13 This is the portion of a wicked man with God, and the heritage of oppressors, which they shall receive of the Almighty. Hebrews 13:4 Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge. Jump to Previous Almighty God's Heaven Heritage High Inheritance Lot Portion Reward RulerJump to Next Almighty God's Heaven Heritage High Inheritance Lot Portion Reward RulerJob 31 1. Job makes a solemn protestation of his integrity in several dutiesFor what is the allotment of God from above This phrase reflects Job's understanding of divine justice and the distribution of blessings and curses. The term "allotment" suggests a portion or inheritance that is divinely assigned. In the ancient Near Eastern context, land and blessings were often seen as gifts from the gods, and in the Hebrew tradition, from Yahweh. Job is questioning the fairness and purpose of what God assigns to individuals. This echoes the broader biblical theme of divine sovereignty, as seen in Deuteronomy 32:8, where God is described as apportioning the nations. The phrase also invites reflection on the nature of divine providence and the mystery of God's will, which is a central theme in the Book of Job. or the heritage from the Almighty on high? 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, known for his immense suffering and unwavering faith. 2. God (The Almighty) The sovereign Creator and Sustainer of the universe, who is the source of all blessings and the one who assigns each person's lot in life. 3. Heaven (Above/On High) Represents the dwelling place of God, symbolizing His authority and the source of divine judgment and blessings. Teaching Points Understanding Divine SovereigntyRecognize that our circumstances and blessings are part of God's sovereign plan. Trust in His wisdom and goodness, even when life is challenging. Contentment with Our Lot Embrace contentment by acknowledging that our "lot" or "heritage" is from God. This perspective helps us to focus on gratitude rather than comparison or envy. Faithfulness in Trials Like Job, maintain faithfulness and integrity regardless of life's circumstances, trusting that God is just and His purposes are ultimately for our good. Reflecting on Our Inheritance Consider the spiritual inheritance we have in Christ, which surpasses any earthly lot. This eternal perspective can provide hope and encouragement. Seeking God's Perspective In times of uncertainty, seek to understand God's perspective on your life situation through prayer and Scripture, aligning your desires with His will.(2) What portion of God is there from above?--Comp. the remonstrance of Joseph (Genesis 39:9).Verse 2. - For what portion of God is there from above? The meaning seems to be, "For what portion in God would there be to me from above, if I were so to act?" i.e. if I were secretly to nurse and indulge my lusts. Impurity, perhaps, more than any other sin, cuts off from God, who is "of purer eyes than to behold iniquity" (Habakkuk 1:13). And what inheritance of the Almighty from on high! What should I inherit, i.e. what should I receive, from on high, if I were so sinful? The next verse gives the answer, Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew For what [is]וּמֶ֤ה ׀ (ū·meh) Conjunctive waw | Interrogative Strong's 4100: What?, what!, indefinitely what the allotment חֵ֣לֶק (ḥê·leq) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 2506: Portion, tract, territory of God אֱל֣וֹהַּ (’ĕ·lō·w·ah) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 433: God -- a deity, the Deity from above, מִמָּ֑עַל (mim·mā·‘al) Preposition-m | Adverb Strong's 4605: The upper part, with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top or the heritage וְֽנַחֲלַ֥ת (wə·na·ḥă·laṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 5159: Something inherited, occupancy, an heirloom, an estate, patrimony, portion from the Almighty שַׁ֝דַּ֗י (day) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7706: The Almighty on high? מִמְּרֹמִֽים׃ (mim·mə·rō·mîm) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4791: Altitude Links Job 31:2 NIVJob 31:2 NLT Job 31:2 ESV Job 31:2 NASB Job 31:2 KJV Job 31:2 BibleApps.com Job 31:2 Biblia Paralela Job 31:2 Chinese Bible Job 31:2 French Bible Job 31:2 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 31:2 For what is the portion from God (Jb) |
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