Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version To his sin he adds rebellion; scornfully he claps his hands among us and multiplies his words against God.” New Living Translation For you have added rebellion to your sin; you show no respect, and you speak many angry words against God.” English Standard Version For he adds rebellion to his sin; he claps his hands among us and multiplies his words against God.” Berean Standard Bible For he adds rebellion to his sin; he claps his hands among us and multiplies his words against God.” King James Bible For he addeth rebellion unto his sin, he clappeth his hands among us, and multiplieth his words against God. New King James Version For he adds rebellion to his sin; He claps his hands among us, And multiplies his words against God.” New American Standard Bible ‘For he adds rebellion to his sin; He claps his hands among us, And multiplies his words against God.’” NASB 1995 ‘For he adds rebellion to his sin; He claps his hands among us, And multiplies his words against God.’” NASB 1977 ‘For he adds rebellion to his sin; He claps his hands among us, And multiplies his words against God.’” Legacy Standard Bible For he adds transgression to his sin; He strikes his hands together among us, And multiplies his words against God.’” Amplified Bible ‘For he adds rebellion [in his unsubmissive, defiant attitude toward God] to his [unacknowledged] sin; He claps his hands among us [in open mockery and contempt of God], And he multiplies his words [of accusation] against God.’” Christian Standard Bible For he adds rebellion to his sin; he scornfully claps in our presence, while multiplying his words against God. Holman Christian Standard Bible For he adds rebellion to his sin; he scornfully claps in our presence, while multiplying his words against God. American Standard Version For he addeth rebellion unto his sin; He clappeth his hands among us, And multiplieth his words against God. Contemporary English Version You have rebelled against God, time after time, and have even insulted us. English Revised Version For he addeth rebellion unto his sin, he clappeth his hands among us, and multiplieth his words against God. GOD'S WORD® Translation He adds disobedience to his sin. He claps his hands to insult us. He multiplies his words against God." Good News Translation To his sins he adds rebellion; in front of us all he mocks God. International Standard Version because he has been adding rebellion to his sin; he claps his hands among us, and keeps on ranting against God." Majority Standard Bible For he adds rebellion to his sin; he claps his hands among us and multiplies his words against God.? NET Bible For he adds transgression to his sin; in our midst he claps his hands, and multiplies his words against God." New Heart English Bible For he adds rebellion to his sin. He claps his hands among us, and multiplies his words against God." Webster's Bible Translation For he addeth rebellion to his sin, he clappeth his hands among us, and multiplieth his words against God. World English Bible For he adds rebellion to his sin. He claps his hands among us, and multiplies his words against God.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor he adds to his sin, "" He vomits transgression among us, "" And multiplies his sayings to God.” Young's Literal Translation For he doth add to his sin, Transgression among us he vomiteth, And multiplieth his sayings to God. Smith's Literal Translation He will add rebellion to his sin; he will clap between us, and he will multiply his words to God. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBecause he addeth blasphemy upon his sins, let him be tied fast in the mean time amongst us : and then let him provoke God to judgment with his speeches. Catholic Public Domain Version For he adds blasphemy on top of his sins; nevertheless, let him be constrained to be among us, and then let him provoke God to judgment with his speeches. New American Bible For he is adding rebellion to his sin by brushing off our arguments and addressing many words to God.” New Revised Standard Version For he adds rebellion to his sin; he claps his hands among us, and multiplies his words against God.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd if Job should add to his sins, then his transgression will affect us all, and he still will bring his complaint before God. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And if he adds foolishness to his sins among us, he will be commanded and he will bring his words before God OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For he addeth rebellion unto his sin, He clappeth his hands among us, And multiplieth his words against God. Brenton Septuagint Translation that we add not to our sins: for iniquity will be reckoned against us, if we speak many words before the Lord. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Elihu Confirms God's Justice…36If only Job were tried to the utmost for answering like a wicked man. 37For he adds rebellion to his sin; he claps his hands among us and multiplies his words against God.” Cross References Proverbs 19:29 Judgments are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools. Isaiah 57:4 Whom are you mocking? At whom do you sneer and stick out your tongue? Are you not children of transgression, offspring of deceit, Psalm 1:1 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers. Proverbs 21:24 Mocker is the name of the proud and arrogant man—of him who acts with excessive pride. Isaiah 3:9 The expression on their faces testifies against them, and like Sodom they flaunt their sin; they do not conceal it. Woe to them, for they have brought disaster upon themselves. Jeremiah 8:12 Are they ashamed of the abomination they have committed? No, they have no shame at all; they do not even know how to blush. So they will fall among the fallen; when I punish them, they will collapse, says the LORD. Psalm 10:4 In his pride the wicked man does not seek Him; in all his schemes there is no God. Proverbs 16:5 Everyone who is proud in heart is detestable to the LORD; be assured that he will not go unpunished. Isaiah 5:20-21 Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who turn darkness to light and light to darkness, who replace bitter with sweet and sweet with bitter. / Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight. Jeremiah 6:15 Are they ashamed of the abomination they have committed? No, they have no shame at all; they do not even know how to blush. So they will fall among the fallen; when I punish them, they will collapse,” says the LORD. Matthew 12:36-37 But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. / For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.” Romans 2:5 But because of your hard and unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of wrath, when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed. James 3:5-6 In the same way, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it boasts of great things. Consider how small a spark sets a great forest ablaze. / The tongue also is a fire, a world of wickedness among the parts of the body. It pollutes the whole person, sets the course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell. 1 John 1:8-10 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. / If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. / If we say we have not sinned, we make Him out to be a liar, and His word is not in us. Matthew 15:18-20 But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these things defile a man. / For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander. / These are what defile a man, but eating with unwashed hands does not defile him.” Treasury of Scripture For he adds rebellion to his sin, he clapps his hands among us, and multiplies his words against God. rebellion 1 Samuel 15:23 For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, he hath also rejected thee from being king. Isaiah 1:19,20 If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land: … he clappeth Job 27:23 Men shall clap their hands at him, and shall hiss him out of his place. multiplieth Job 8:2,3 How long wilt thou speak these things? and how long shall the words of thy mouth be like a strong wind? … Job 11:2,3 Should not the multitude of words be answered? and should a man full of talk be justified? … Job 35:2,3,16 Thinkest thou this to be right, that thou saidst, My righteousness is more than God's? … Jump to Previous Add Addeth Addition Adds Clappeth Claps Eyes Hands Heart Increasing Makes Multiplies Multiplieth Rebellion Sayings Scornfully Sin Sport Transgression Uncontrolled Vomiteth WordsJump to Next Add Addeth Addition Adds Clappeth Claps Eyes Hands Heart Increasing Makes Multiplies Multiplieth Rebellion Sayings Scornfully Sin Sport Transgression Uncontrolled Vomiteth WordsJob 34 1. Elihu accuses Job for charging God with injustice10. God omnipotent cannot be unjust 31. Man must humble himself unto God 34. Elihu reproves Job For he adds rebellion to his sin; This phrase highlights the progression of sin, emphasizing that Job is not only sinning but also compounding his transgressions with rebellion. In biblical context, rebellion is often seen as a serious offense against God, akin to witchcraft (1 Samuel 15:23). Theologically, this suggests a willful defiance against divine authority. The idea of adding rebellion indicates a deepening of Job's spiritual crisis, moving from mere error to a conscious challenge against God's justice and sovereignty. This reflects the broader biblical theme of the human heart's tendency to harden against God, as seen in Pharaoh's story in Exodus. he claps his hands among us and multiplies his words against God.” Persons / Places / Events 1. ElihuA young man who speaks to Job and his friends, offering a perspective that combines respect for God's justice with a critique of Job's responses. 2. Job A man of great faith and integrity who undergoes severe trials and questions God's justice, yet remains a central figure in the discourse on suffering and righteousness. 3. Job's Friends Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who attempt to explain Job's suffering through traditional wisdom, often attributing it to sin. 4. God The ultimate judge and sovereign being, whose justice and righteousness are central themes in the Book of Job. 5. The Setting The land of Uz, where Job's trials and the subsequent dialogues take place, serving as a backdrop for exploring themes of suffering, justice, and divine sovereignty. Teaching Points Understanding RebellionRecognize that rebellion against God can manifest in attitudes and words, not just actions. Elihu points out that Job's response to his suffering includes a rebellious attitude, which serves as a warning to guard our hearts and words. The Power of Words Words have the power to either build up or tear down. Elihu's critique of Job's multiplied words against God reminds us to be mindful of our speech, especially in times of distress. The Nature of Sin Sin is not just an isolated act but can be compounded by attitudes and repeated actions. Elihu's observation that Job adds rebellion to his sin highlights the progressive nature of sin if left unchecked. God's Justice and Sovereignty Trust in God's justice and sovereignty, even when circumstances are difficult to understand. Elihu's speech encourages us to maintain faith in God's righteous character. Repentance and Restoration While Elihu points out Job's rebellion, the broader biblical account offers hope through repentance and God's willingness to forgive and restore.(37) He clappeth his hands among us.--As though he were confident of victory in argument.Verse 37. - For he addeth rebellion unto his sin. Elihu holds that it is Job's "sin" which has brought on him his chastisement, and regards his expostulations and complaints as flagrant "rebellion" against the Most High. He clappeth his hands among us; i.e. he applauds himself, approves of his own conduct, and, instead of repenting, makes a boast of it. And multiplieth his words against God. Job had continued to the last (Job 31.) to justify himself and protest his integrity; which, in the view of Elihu, was to tax God with injustice.
Hebrew Forכִּ֥י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction he adds יֹ֘סִ֤יף (yō·sîp̄) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3254: To add, augment rebellion פֶ֭שַׁע (p̄e·ša‘) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6588: Transgression to עַֽל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against his sin; חַטָּאת֣וֹ (ḥaṭ·ṭā·ṯōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 2403: An offence, its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, expiation, an offender he claps [his hands] יִסְפּ֑וֹק (yis·pō·wq) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5606: To clap the hands, of satisfaction, to be enough, of excess, to vomit among us בֵּינֵ֣ינוּ (bê·nê·nū) Preposition | first person common plural Strong's 996: An interval, space between and multiplies וְיֶ֖רֶב (wə·ye·reḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular Strong's 7235: To be or become much, many or great his words אֲמָרָ֣יו (’ă·mā·rāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 561: Something said against God. לָאֵֽל׃ (lā·’êl) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 410: Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty Links Job 34:37 NIVJob 34:37 NLT Job 34:37 ESV Job 34:37 NASB Job 34:37 KJV Job 34:37 BibleApps.com Job 34:37 Biblia Paralela Job 34:37 Chinese Bible Job 34:37 French Bible Job 34:37 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 34:37 For he adds rebellion to his sin (Jb) |
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