Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But those who suffer he delivers in their suffering; he speaks to them in their affliction. New Living Translation But by means of their suffering, he rescues those who suffer. For he gets their attention through adversity. English Standard Version He delivers the afflicted by their affliction and opens their ear by adversity. Berean Standard Bible God rescues the afflicted by their affliction and opens their ears in oppression. King James Bible He delivereth the poor in his affliction, and openeth their ears in oppression. New King James Version He delivers the poor in their affliction, And opens their ears in oppression. New American Standard Bible “He rescues the afflicted in their misery, And opens their ears in time of oppression. NASB 1995 “He delivers the afflicted in their affliction, And opens their ear in time of oppression. NASB 1977 “He delivers the afflicted in their affliction, And opens their ear in time of oppression. Legacy Standard Bible He delivers the afflicted in their affliction, And opens their ear in time of oppression. Amplified Bible “He rescues the afflicted in their affliction, And opens their ears [so that they pay attention to His voice] in times of oppression. Christian Standard Bible God rescues the afflicted by their affliction; he instructs them by their torment. Holman Christian Standard Bible God rescues the afflicted by their affliction; He instructs them by their torment. American Standard Version He delivereth the afflicted by their affliction, And openeth their ear in oppression. Contemporary English Version Hard times and trouble are God's way of getting our attention! English Revised Version He delivereth the afflicted by his affliction, and openeth their ear in oppression. GOD'S WORD® Translation He rescues suffering people through their suffering, and he opens their ears through distress. Good News Translation But God teaches people through suffering and uses distress to open their eyes. International Standard Version He'll deliver the afflicted through their afflictions and open their ears when they are oppressed." Majority Standard Bible God rescues the afflicted by their affliction and opens their ears in oppression. NET Bible He delivers the afflicted by their afflictions, he reveals himself to them by their suffering. New Heart English Bible He delivers the afflicted by their affliction, and opens their ear in oppression. Webster's Bible Translation He delivereth the poor in his affliction, and openeth their ears in oppression. World English Bible He delivers the afflicted by their affliction, and opens their ear in oppression. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHe draws out the afflicted in his affliction, "" And uncovers their ear in oppression. Young's Literal Translation He draweth out the afflicted in his affliction, And uncovereth in oppression their ear. Smith's Literal Translation He will deliver the poor one in his affliction, and he will uncover their ear in oppression. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe shall deliver the poor out of his distress, and shall open his ear in affliction. Catholic Public Domain Version He will rescue the poor from his anguish, and he will open his ear during tribulation. New American Bible But he saves the afflicted through their affliction, and opens their ears through oppression. New Revised Standard Version He delivers the afflicted by their affliction, and opens their ear by adversity. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut the meek shall be delivered through his meekness, and he opens their way in time of oppression. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The afflicted shall escape in his affliction, and he will open their way in oppression OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917He delivereth the afflicted by His affliction, And openeth their ear by tribulation. Brenton Septuagint Translation Because they afflicted the weak and helpless: and he will vindicate the judgment of the meek. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Elihu Declares God's Justice and Power…14They die in their youth, among the male shrine prostitutes. 15God rescues the afflicted by their affliction and opens their ears in oppression. 16Indeed, He drew you from the jaws of distress to a spacious and broad place, to a table full of richness.… Cross References Psalm 119:67 Before I was afflicted, I went astray; but now I keep Your word. Psalm 119:71 It was good for me to be afflicted, that I might learn Your statutes. Hebrews 12:5-11 And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not take lightly the discipline of the Lord, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you. / For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son He receives.” / Endure suffering as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father? ... 2 Corinthians 4:17 For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison. Romans 5:3-5 Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; / perseverance, character; and character, hope. / And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us. James 1:2-4 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, / because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. / Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. 1 Peter 1:6-7 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trials / so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 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. Isaiah 48:10 See, I have refined you, but not as silver; I have tested you in the furnace of affliction. Proverbs 3:11-12 My son, do not reject the discipline of the LORD, and do not loathe His rebuke; / for the LORD disciplines the one He loves, as does a father the son in whom he delights. Deuteronomy 8:2-3 Remember that these forty years the LORD your God led you all the way in the wilderness, so that He might humble you and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep His commandments. / He humbled you, and in your hunger He gave you manna to eat, which neither you nor your fathers had known, so that you might understand that man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD. Deuteronomy 8:5 So know in your heart that just as a man disciplines his son, so the LORD your God disciplines you. Psalm 94:12 Blessed is the man You discipline, O LORD, and teach from Your law, Psalm 119:75 I know, O LORD, that Your judgments are righteous, and that in faithfulness You have afflicted me. Lamentations 3:31-33 For the Lord will not cast us off forever. / Even if He causes grief, He will show compassion according to His abundant loving devotion. / For He does not willingly afflict or grieve the sons of men. Treasury of Scripture He delivers the poor in his affliction, and opens their ears in oppression. delivereth Job 36:6 He preserveth not the life of the wicked: but giveth right to the poor. poor. Job 36:10 He openeth also their ear to discipline, and commandeth that they return from iniquity. 2 Chronicles 12:8 Nevertheless they shall be his servants; that they may know my service, and the service of the kingdoms of the countries. Jump to Previous Adversity Afflicted Affliction Delivereth Delivers Draweth Ear Ears Makes Openeth Opening Opens Oppression Poor Salvation Speaks Suffer Suffering Time Tribulation Trouble Uncovereth Way WrongJump to Next Adversity Afflicted Affliction Delivereth Delivers Draweth Ear Ears Makes Openeth Opening Opens Oppression Poor Salvation Speaks Suffer Suffering Time Tribulation Trouble Uncovereth Way WrongJob 36 1. Elihu shows how God is just in his ways16. How Job's sins hinder God's blessings 24. God's works are to be magnified God rescues the afflicted by their affliction This phrase highlights the paradoxical nature of divine intervention, where suffering becomes a means of deliverance. In the context of Job, Elihu is speaking, suggesting that God uses suffering to teach and refine individuals. This aligns with the broader biblical theme that God disciplines those He loves (Hebrews 12:6). The affliction itself becomes a tool for spiritual growth and transformation, echoing the idea found in Romans 5:3-5, where suffering produces perseverance, character, and hope. Historically, the concept of suffering as a form of divine instruction was prevalent in ancient Near Eastern cultures, where trials were often seen as tests or purifications. and opens their ears in oppression Persons / Places / Events 1. JobA man of great faith and patience, who undergoes severe trials and suffering. His account is a profound exploration of the nature of suffering and God's sovereignty. 2. Elihu A young man who speaks to Job and his friends, offering a perspective on suffering and God's justice. He emphasizes God's greatness and the purpose behind human suffering. 3. Affliction The state of suffering or distress. In the context of Job, it refers to the trials and tribulations that Job endures. 4. Oppression A form of suffering or hardship, often imposed by external forces. It can be both physical and spiritual. 5. God's Deliverance The act of God rescuing or saving individuals from their suffering, often using the very afflictions they endure as a means of teaching and growth. Teaching Points Purpose in AfflictionGod uses affliction as a tool to teach and refine us. It is not merely punitive but can be transformative, leading us to deeper understanding and reliance on Him. Hearing God in Hardship Suffering can open our ears to God's voice. In times of distress, we may become more attuned to His guidance and wisdom. God's Sovereignty and Compassion Even in our suffering, God is sovereign and compassionate. He is actively involved in our lives, working through our trials to bring about His purposes. Growth Through Trials Trials are opportunities for spiritual growth. They can strengthen our faith and character, drawing us closer to God. Trust in God's Deliverance We can trust that God will deliver us from our afflictions, using them to accomplish His will and ultimately for our good.(15) He delivereth the poor in his affliction.--The point of Elihu's discourse is rather that He delivereth the afflicted by his affliction; He makes use of the very affliction to deliver him by it as a means, "and openeth their ears by oppression."Verse 15. - He delivereth the poor in his affliction; rather, he delivereth the afflicted by his affliction (see the Revised Version). Elihu recurs to what he had said in ver. 10 with respect to the discipline of affliction. The bulk of the afflictions sent by God are, according to him, intended to act medicinally. If the afflicted man receives them aright, they are the very means of his deliverance (comp. Psalm 119:67, 71; Hebrews 12:11). And openeth their ears in oppression; rather, by suffering. Their sufferings lead them to God, cause them to pay more attention to his Word, lead them to open their ears to his inward voice. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew God rescuesיְחַלֵּ֣ץ (yə·ḥal·lêṣ) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2502: To pull off, to strip, to depart, to deliver, equip, present, strengthen the afflicted עָנִ֣י (‘ā·nî) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 6041: Poor, afflicted, humble by their affliction בְעָנְי֑וֹ (ḇə·‘ā·nə·yōw) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6040: Affliction, poverty and opens וְיִ֖גֶל (wə·yi·ḡel) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular Strong's 1540: To denude, to exile, to reveal their ears אָזְנָֽם׃ (’ā·zə·nām) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 241: Broadness, the ear in oppression. בַּלַּ֣חַץ (bal·la·ḥaṣ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3906: Oppression, distress Links Job 36:15 NIVJob 36:15 NLT Job 36:15 ESV Job 36:15 NASB Job 36:15 KJV Job 36:15 BibleApps.com Job 36:15 Biblia Paralela Job 36:15 Chinese Bible Job 36:15 French Bible Job 36:15 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 36:15 He delivers the afflicted by their affliction (Jb) |
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