Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version How much less, then, will he listen when you say that you do not see him, that your case is before him and you must wait for him, New Living Translation You say you can’t see him, but he will bring justice if you will only wait. English Standard Version How much less when you say that you do not see him, that the case is before him, and you are waiting for him! Berean Standard Bible How much less, then, when you say that you do not see Him, that your case is before Him and you must wait for Him, King James Bible Although thou sayest thou shalt not see him, yet judgment is before him; therefore trust thou in him. New King James Version Although you say you do not see Him, Yet justice is before Him, and you must wait for Him. New American Standard Bible “How much less when you say you do not look at Him, The case is before Him, and you must wait for Him! NASB 1995 “How much less when you say you do not behold Him, The case is before Him, and you must wait for Him! NASB 1977 “How much less when you say you do not behold Him, The case is before Him, and you must wait for Him! Legacy Standard Bible How much less when you say you do not perceive Him, The case is before Him, and you must wait for Him! Amplified Bible “Even though you say that you do not see Him [when missing His righteous judgment on earth], Yet your case is before Him, and you must wait for Him! Christian Standard Bible how much less when you complain that you do not see him, that your case is before him and you are waiting for him. Holman Christian Standard Bible how much less when you complain that you do not see Him, that your case is before Him and you are waiting for Him. American Standard Version How much less when thou sayest thou beholdest him not, The cause is before him, and thou waitest for him! Contemporary English Version he will surely deny your impatient request to face him in court. English Revised Version How much less when thou sayest thou beholdest him not, the cause is before him, and thou waitest for him! GOD'S WORD® Translation Although you say that you pay attention to him, your case is in front of him, but you'll have to wait for him. Good News Translation Job, you say you can't see God; but wait patiently--your case is before him. International Standard Version Even though you complain that you can't perceive him, your case is already pending for judgment in his presence so keep on placing your hope in him. Majority Standard Bible How much less, then, when you say that you do not see Him, that your case is before Him and you must wait for Him, NET Bible How much less, then, when you say that you do not perceive him, that the case is before him and you are waiting for him! New Heart English Bible How much less when you say you do not see him. The cause is before him, and you wait for him. Webster's Bible Translation Although thou sayest thou shalt not see him, yet judgment is before him; therefore trust thou in him. World English Bible How much less when you say you don’t see him. The cause is before him, and you wait for him! Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionIndeed, though you say you do not behold Him, "" Judgment [is] before Him, and stays for Him. Young's Literal Translation Yea, though thou sayest thou dost not behold Him, Judgment is before Him, and stay for Him. Smith's Literal Translation Also if thou shalt say thou wilt not see him, judgment is before him, and thou shalt wait for him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleYea when thou shalt say : He considereth not : be judged before him, and expect him. Catholic Public Domain Version And so, when you say, “He does not examine,” be judged before him, but wait for him. New American Bible Even though you say, “You take no notice of it,” the case is before him; with trembling wait upon him. New Revised Standard Version How much less when you say that you do not see him, that the case is before him, and you are waiting for him! Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAlthough you have said, I will not praise him, plead before him and supplicate before him. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Even though you have said: “You shall not praise him; sue before him and beg him” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Yea, when thou sayest thou canst not see Him-- The cause is before Him; therefore wait thou for Him. Brenton Septuagint Translation He beholds them that perform lawless deeds, and he will save me: and do thou plead before him, if thou canst praise him, as it is possible even now. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Elihu Reminds Job of God's Justice…13Surely God does not listen to empty pleas, and the Almighty does not take note of it. 14How much less, then, when you say that you do not see Him, that your case is before Him and you must wait for Him, 15and further, that in His anger He has not punished or taken much notice of folly!… Cross References Psalm 10:1 Why, O LORD, do You stand far off? Why do You hide in times of trouble? Psalm 22:1-2 For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Doe of the Dawn.” A Psalm of David. My God, my God, why have You forsaken me? Why are You so far from saving me, so far from my words of groaning? / I cry out by day, O my God, but You do not answer, and by night, but I have no rest. Isaiah 8:17 I will wait for the LORD, who is hiding His face from the house of Jacob. I will put my trust in Him. Lamentations 3:44 You have covered Yourself with a cloud that no prayer can pass through. Habakkuk 1:2 How long, O LORD, must I call for help but You do not hear, or cry out to You, “Violence!” but You do not save? Psalm 13:1-2 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. How long, O LORD? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me? / How long must I wrestle in my soul, with sorrow in my heart each day? How long will my enemy dominate me? Psalm 42:9 I say to God my Rock, “Why have You forgotten me? Why must I walk in sorrow because of the enemy’s oppression?” Psalm 77:7-9 “Will the Lord spurn us forever and never show His favor again? / Is His loving devotion gone forever? Has His promise failed for all time? / Has God forgotten to be gracious? Has His anger shut off His compassion?” Selah Isaiah 59:1-2 Surely the arm of the LORD is not too short to save, nor His ear too dull to hear. / But your iniquities have built barriers between you and your God, and your sins have hidden His face from you, so that He does not hear. Micah 3:4 Then they will cry out to the LORD, but He will not answer them. At that time He will hide His face from them because of the evil they have done. Matthew 27:46 About the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” which means, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” Luke 18:7-8 Will not God bring about justice for His elect who cry out to Him day and night? Will He delay in helping them? / I tell you, He will promptly carry out justice on their behalf. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on earth?” Romans 8:24-25 For in this hope we were saved; but hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he can already see? / But if we hope for what we do not yet see, we wait for it patiently. 2 Corinthians 5:7 For we walk by faith, not by sight. Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see. Treasury of Scripture Although you say you shall not see him, yet judgment is before him; therefore trust you in him. thou sayest Job 9:11 Lo, he goeth by me, and I see him not: he passeth on also, but I perceive him not. Job 23:3,8-10 Oh that I knew where I might find him! that I might come even to his seat! … yet Job 9:19 If I speak of strength, lo, he is strong: and if of judgment, who shall set me a time to plead? Job 19:7 Behold, I cry out of wrong, but I am not heard: I cry aloud, but there is no judgment. Psalm 77:5-10 I have considered the days of old, the years of ancient times… trust Psalm 27:12-14 Deliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies: for false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty… Psalm 37:5,6 Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass… Psalm 62:5,8 My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him… Jump to Previous Although Beholdest Case Cause Judgment Less Trust Wait WaitingJump to Next Although Beholdest Case Cause Judgment Less Trust Wait WaitingJob 35 1. Comparison is not to be made with God, 6. because our good or evil cannot extend unto him 9. Many cry in their afflictions, but are not heard for lack of faith How much less, then, This phrase suggests a comparison or contrast with a previous argument. In the context of the Book of Job, Elihu is addressing Job's complaints about God's justice. Elihu argues that if God is just and powerful, how much less should Job expect to understand His ways fully. This reflects the theme of human limitation in understanding divine purposes, a recurring theme in wisdom literature. when you say that you do not see Him, that your case is before Him and you must wait for Him, Persons / Places / Events 1. JobA man of great faith and integrity who undergoes severe trials and suffering. His account is central to understanding the themes of suffering and divine justice. 2. Elihu A younger friend of Job who speaks in chapters 32-37. He offers a different perspective on Job's suffering, emphasizing God's justice and sovereignty. 3. God The ultimate judge and sovereign ruler, whose ways and thoughts are higher than human understanding. Elihu points to God's justice and timing. 4. The Heavenly Court The setting of the initial chapters of Job, where God and Satan discuss Job's faithfulness. This context underscores the theme of divine justice and testing. 5. The Land of Uz The setting of Job's life and trials, representing a place of both blessing and suffering. Teaching Points Understanding Divine TimingGod's timing is perfect, even when it seems delayed from our perspective. Trusting in His timing requires faith and patience. Seeing Beyond Our Circumstances Like Job, we may not always see God's hand in our trials, but faith assures us that He is present and aware of our situation. The Importance of Patience Patience is a virtue that is developed through trials. Waiting on God strengthens our faith and character. God's Justice is Certain Even when we do not see immediate justice, we can be confident that God is just and will ultimately set things right. Faith in the Unseen Our faith is often tested when we cannot see God's work. Trusting in His unseen presence is a key aspect of spiritual maturity.(14) Although thou sayest thou shalt not see him.--Rather, Dost not behold Him.Verse 14. - Although thou sayest thou shalt not see him; rather, How much less when thou sayest thou canst not see him! (compare the Revised Version); i.e. how much less will God attend to thy prayers when thou sayest that thou canst not see or find him (Job 9:11; Job 23:3, 8-10), that he is altogether hid from thee, and treats thee as an enemy (Job 33:10)! Still, judgment (or, the cause, i.e. "thy cause') is before him, or "awaits his decision." Therefore trust thou in him. Wait on, in patience and trust. The last word is not yet spoken. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew How much less,אַ֣ף (’ap̄) Conjunction Strong's 637: Meaning accession, yea, adversatively though then, when כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction you say תֹ֭אמַר (ṯō·mar) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say that you do not לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no see Him, תְשׁוּרֶ֑נּוּ (ṯə·šū·ren·nū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 7789: To spy out, survey, lurk for, care for that your case דִּ֥ין (dîn) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1779: Judgement, strife is before Him לְ֝פָנָ֗יו (lə·p̄ā·nāw) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6440: The face and you must wait וּתְח֥וֹלֵֽל (ū·ṯə·ḥō·w·lêl) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 2342: To twist, whirl, to dance, to writhe in pain, fear, to wait, to pervert for Him, לֽוֹ׃ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew Links Job 35:14 NIVJob 35:14 NLT Job 35:14 ESV Job 35:14 NASB Job 35:14 KJV Job 35:14 BibleApps.com Job 35:14 Biblia Paralela Job 35:14 Chinese Bible Job 35:14 French Bible Job 35:14 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 35:14 How much less when you say you (Jb) |
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