Job 6:22
New International Version
Have I ever said, ‘Give something on my behalf, pay a ransom for me from your wealth,

New Living Translation
But why? Have I ever asked you for a gift? Have I begged for anything of yours for myself?

English Standard Version
Have I said, ‘Make me a gift’? Or, ‘From your wealth offer a bribe for me’?

Berean Standard Bible
Have I ever said, ‘Give me something; offer me a bribe from your wealth;

King James Bible
Did I say, Bring unto me? or, Give a reward for me of your substance?

New King James Version
Did I ever say, ‘Bring something to me’? Or, ‘Offer a bribe for me from your wealth’?

New American Standard Bible
“Have I said, ‘Give me something,’ Or, ‘Offer a bribe for me from your wealth,’

NASB 1995
“Have I said, ‘Give me something,’ Or, ‘Offer a bribe for me from your wealth,’

NASB 1977
“Have I said, ‘Give me something,’ Or, ‘Offer a bribe for me from your wealth,’

Legacy Standard Bible
Have I said, ‘Give me something,’ Or, ‘Offer a bribe for me from your wealth,’

Amplified Bible
“Did I ever say, ‘Give me something,’ Or, ‘Pay a bribe for me from your wealth,’

Christian Standard Bible
Have I ever said, “Give me something” or “Pay a bribe for me from your wealth”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Have I ever said: “Give me something” or “Pay a bribe for me from your wealth”

American Standard Version
Did I say, Give unto me? Or, Offer a present for me of your substance?

Contemporary English Version
Have I ever asked any of you to give me a gift

English Revised Version
Did I say, Give unto me? or, offer a present for me of your substance?

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Did I ever say, 'Give me a gift,' or 'Offer me a bribe from your wealth,'

Good News Translation
Have I asked you to give me a gift or to bribe someone on my behalf

International Standard Version
When did I ever ask you for anything, say 'Offer a bribe for me from your wealth?'

Majority Standard Bible
Have I ever said, ?Give me something; offer me a bribe from your wealth;

NET Bible
"Have I ever said, 'Give me something, and from your fortune make gifts in my favor'?

New Heart English Bible
Did I say, 'Give to me?' or, 'Offer a present for me from your substance?'

Webster's Bible Translation
Did I say, Bring to me? or Give a reward for me of your substance?

World English Bible
Did I ever say, ‘Give to me?’ or, ‘Offer a present for me from your substance?’
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Is it because I said, Give to me? And, By your power bribe for me?

Young's Literal Translation
Is it because I said, Give to me? And, By your power bribe for me?

Smith's Literal Translation
For did I say, Give to me? and from your strength make ye a present for me?
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Did I say: Bring to me, and give me of your substance?

Catholic Public Domain Version
Did I say: “Bring to me and give to me from your necessities?”

New American Bible
Have I said, “Give me something, make a bribe on my behalf from your possessions”?

New Revised Standard Version
Have I said, ‘Make me a gift’? Or, ‘From your wealth offer a bribe for me’?
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Did I say, Bring me a present? Or from your wealth offer a bribe for my sake?

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
For if had I said to you: “Give to me”, or “From your wealth offer a bribe for my sake
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Did I say: 'Give unto me'? Or: 'Offer a present for me of your substance' ?

Brenton Septuagint Translation
What? have I made any demand of you? or do I ask for strength from you,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Job Replies: My Complaint is Just
21For now you are of no help; you see terror, and you are afraid. 22Have I ever said, ‘Give me something; offer me a bribe from your wealth; 23deliver me from the hand of the enemy; redeem me from the grasp of the ruthless’?…

Cross References
Job 29:12-13
because I rescued the poor who cried out and the fatherless who had no helper. / The dying man blessed me, and I made the widow’s heart sing for joy.

Job 31:16-20
If I have denied the desires of the poor or allowed the widow’s eyes to fail, / if I have eaten my morsel alone, not sharing it with the fatherless— / though from my youth I reared him as would a father, and from my mother’s womb I guided the widow— ...

Job 42:10
After Job had prayed for his friends, the LORD restored his prosperity and doubled his former possessions.

Proverbs 19:17
Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.

Proverbs 21:13
Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too shall cry out and receive no answer.

Isaiah 58:7
Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?

Isaiah 58:10
and if you give yourself to the hungry and satisfy the afflicted soul, then your light will go forth in the darkness, and your night will be like noonday.

Ezekiel 16:49
Now this was the iniquity of your sister Sodom: She and her daughters were arrogant, overfed, and complacent; they did not help the poor and needy.

Matthew 5:42
Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.

Matthew 25:35-40
For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, / I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’ / Then the righteous will answer Him, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You something to drink? ...

Luke 6:34-35
And if you lend to those from whom you expect repayment, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, expecting to be repaid in full. / But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He is kind to the ungrateful and wicked.

Luke 14:12-14
Then Jesus said to the man who had invited Him, “When you host a dinner or a banquet, do not invite your friends or brothers or relatives or rich neighbors. Otherwise, they may invite you in return, and you will be repaid. / But when you host a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind, / and you will be blessed. Since they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.”

Acts 20:35
In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

Romans 12:13
Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.

2 Corinthians 8:13-15
It is not our intention that others may be relieved while you are burdened, but that there may be equality. / At the present time, your surplus will meet their need, so that in turn their surplus will meet your need. This way there will be equality. / As it is written: “He who gathered much had no excess, and he who gathered little had no shortfall.”


Treasury of Scripture

Did I say, Bring to me? or, Give a reward for me of your substance?

Bring unto me.

Job 42:11
Then came there unto him all his brethren, and all his sisters, and all they that had been of his acquaintance before, and did eat bread with him in his house: and they bemoaned him, and comforted him over all the evil that the LORD had brought upon him: every man also gave him a piece of money, and every one an earring of gold.

1 Samuel 12:3
Behold, here I am: witness against me before the LORD, and before his anointed: whose ox have I taken? or whose ass have I taken? or whom have I defrauded? whom have I oppressed? or of whose hand have I received any bribe to blind mine eyes therewith? and I will restore it you.

Acts 20:33
I have coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apparel.

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Job 6
1. Job shows that his complaints are not causeless.
8. He wishes for death, wherein he is assured of comfort.
14. He reproves his friends of unkindness.














Have I ever said,
In this phrase, Job begins his defense by questioning whether he has ever made demands of his friends. This rhetorical question highlights Job's integrity and self-sufficiency. In the broader context of the Book of Job, Job is responding to Eliphaz's earlier speech, where Eliphaz suggests that Job's suffering might be due to some hidden sin. Job's question implies that he has not been a burden to others, nor has he exploited his relationships for personal gain.

‘Give me something;
Job emphasizes that he has not asked for material support or assistance from his friends. This reflects the cultural value of self-reliance and honor in ancient Near Eastern societies, where asking for help could be seen as a sign of weakness or dependency. Job's assertion underscores his previous status as a respected and wealthy man who was able to provide for himself and others, as seen in Job 1:3, where he is described as the greatest man among all the people of the East.

offer me a bribe from your wealth;
Here, Job denies ever having solicited a bribe, which would imply corruption or manipulation. In biblical times, bribery was condemned as unjust and contrary to God's law, as seen in passages like Exodus 23:8 and Deuteronomy 16:19. Job's statement serves to reinforce his righteousness and the unjust nature of his suffering. This phrase also foreshadows the ultimate integrity of Jesus Christ, who, despite being tempted, never succumbed to corruption or sin (Hebrews 4:15). Job's integrity in the face of false accusations can be seen as a type of Christ, who was also falsely accused and yet remained blameless.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Job
The central figure in the Book of Job, a man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. He is known for his immense suffering and his quest for understanding and justice from God.

2. Eliphaz the Temanite
One of Job's three friends who comes to comfort him but ends up accusing Job of wrongdoing. In the preceding chapters, Eliphaz suggests that Job's suffering is due to his own sin.

3. Uz
The land where Job lived, often associated with the region east of Israel. It is a place of both prosperity and later, intense suffering for Job.

4. God
The ultimate authority and sovereign being in the account, who allows Job's testing but also restores him in the end.

5. Suffering and Testing
The overarching event in the Book of Job, where Job's faith and righteousness are tested through severe trials.
Teaching Points
Integrity in Suffering
Job maintains his integrity by not asking for wealth or bribes, even in his suffering. This teaches us the importance of maintaining our integrity and trust in God, regardless of our circumstances.

Contentment and Trust
Job's rhetorical question highlights his contentment and trust in God rather than in material wealth. We are reminded to find our contentment in God alone.

The Misunderstanding of Friends
Job's friends misinterpret his suffering as a result of sin. This teaches us to be careful in how we counsel others, ensuring we do not judge or assume wrongly.

God's Sovereignty and Justice
Job's situation reminds us of God's ultimate control and justice, even when we do not understand our circumstances.

Faithfulness in Trials
Job's example encourages us to remain faithful and patient during trials, trusting that God sees and knows our situation.(22) Did I say, Bring unto me?--"It is not as though I had abused your former kindness. I never laid myself under obligations to you; I never asked for your help before. Had I done so, I might have wearied out your patience, and brought upon myself your present conduct justly; but you cannot convict me of this."

Verse 22. - Did I say, Bring unto me? The meaning is probably - If this be the case, if ye are afraid of helping me, why have ye come? Did I ask for your aid? No. I neither requested you to bring me anything for myself, nor to make a present to any one on my behalf; much less did I call upon you to deliver me out of the hand of my enemies, to chastize the Chaldeans and the men of Sheba (Job 1:15, 17), and recover. from them my property. No; I asked nothing at all of you; but when you came voluntarily, I did expect your pity (ver. 14). Or, Give a reward for me of your substance? i.e. give a present on my behalf to some influential person, who might thereupon take up my cause and befriend me. There is no need of supposing a "bribe" to be meant.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Have I ever
הֲ‍ֽכִי־ (hăḵî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

said:
אָ֭מַרְתִּי (’ā·mar·tî)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

‘Give me something;
הָ֣בוּ (hā·ḇū)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 3051: To give, to put, imperatively, come

offer me a bribe
שִׁחֲד֥וּ (ši·ḥă·ḏū)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 7809: To give a present, bribe

from your wealth;
וּ֝מִכֹּחֲכֶ֗ם (ū·mik·kō·ḥă·ḵem)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine plural
Strong's 3581: A small reptile (of unknown species)


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