3 For thou saidst, What advantage will it be unto thee? 4 I will answer thee, and thy companions with thee. Elihu: Human Behavior Cannot Change God1 Elihu spake moreover, and said,2 Thinkest thou this to be right, that thou saidst, My righteousness is more than God’s?3 For thou saidst, What advantage will it be unto thee? For thou saidst, What advantage will it be unto thee? and, What profit shall I have, if I be cleansed … job 35:0. For truly my words shall not be false: he that is perfect in knowledge is with thee. Job Chapter 35. S Dt 1:45; S 1Sa 8:18; S Job 15:31; S Pr 15:8, NIV, The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People, NIV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, Personal Size, Red Letter Edition: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture, NIV, Story of Jesus: Experience the Life of Jesus as One Seamless Story, NIV, Biblical Theology Study Bible, Comfort Print: Follow God’s Redemptive Plan as It Unfolds throughout Scripture, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Luke, Comfort Print. He unleashes his lightning beneath the whole heaven and sends it to the ends of the earth. They are far above us, and God is far above them; how much then is he out of the reach, either of our sins or of our services! (9-13) Elihu reproves Job's impatience. 5. and, What profit shall I have, if I be cleansed from my … "For thou saidst, What advantage will it be unto thee? (I)8 Your wickedness only affects humans like yourself,(J)    and your righteousness only other people. 35:1: Elihu spake moreover, and said, 35:2: Thinkest thou this to be right, that thou saidst, My righteousness is more than God's? 4 I will answer thee, and thy companions with thee. Job chapter 35 1611 KJV (King James Version) 1 Elihu spake moreouer, and said,. This was Job's case. I will answer thee, and thy companions with thee. Symmachus, Theodotion and Vulgate; the meaning of the Hebrew for this word is uncertain. Book of Job - Chapter 35 Job 35:1. Show content in: English Both Hebrew. King James Bible Job Chapter: 35. and, What profit shall I have, if I be cleansed from my sin?. 3 For thou saidst, What advantage will it be unto thee? Chapter 35. Elihu Condemns Self-Righteousness. 14 Although thou sayest thou shalt not see him, yet judgment is before him; therefore trust thou in him. [and], What profit shall I have, [if I be cleansed] … 1. 2 “Do you think this is just? 10 But none saith, Where is God my maker, who giveth songs in the night; 11 Who teacheth us more than the beasts of the earth, and maketh us wiser than the fowls of heaven? Sign up for these short lessons that answer basic questions about the Bible. Three improper sayings he here charges him with, and returns answer to them distinctly:— I. (K), 9 “People cry out(L) under a load of oppression;(M)    they plead for relief from the arm of the powerful. How could a righteous man say the following things? Even the things that will kill the body, cannot hurt the soul. Od. “At this my heart pounds and leaps from its place. (E)6 If you sin, how does that affect him? Chapter. (N)10 But no one says, ‘Where is God my Maker,(O)    who gives songs(P) in the night,(Q)11 who teaches(R) us(S) more than he teaches[b] the beasts of the earth    and makes us wiser than[c] the birds in the sky?’12 He does not answer(T) when people cry out    because of the arrogance(U) of the wicked. After that comes the sound of his roar; he thunders with his majestic voice. Hide browse bar Your current position in the text is marked in blue. ("Agamemnon", "Hom. Job 35:1-16.Our good or evil extendeth not to God, Job 35:1-7, but to men on earth, who are hereby oppressed, and cry out, but not unto God, nor are delivered, Job 35:8-12. Job Chapter 35 - King James Version. 35:1 - 8 Elihu reproves Job for justifying himself more than God, and called his attention to the heaven... 35:9 - 13 Job complained that God did not regard the cries of the oppressed against their oppressors. 12 There they cry, but none giveth answer, because of the pride of evil men. 1 Then Elihu raised his voice and said, א וַיַּ֥עַן אֱלִיה֗וּ וַיֹּֽאמַר: 2 "Do you consider this to be customary, what you said,-'My righteousness is greater than [that of] God'? they plead for relief from the arm of the powerful. 15 But now, because it is not so, he hath visited in his anger; yet he knoweth it not in great extremity: 16 Therefore doth Job open his mouth in vain; he multiplieth words without knowledge. Job Chapter 35. 13 Surely God will not hear vanity, neither will the Almighty regard it. Men do not notice the mercies they enjoy in and under their afflictions, nor are thankful for them, therefore they cannot expect that God should deliver them out of affliction. Iyov - Job - Chapter 35 « Previous Chapter 34. I will answer thee, and thy companions with thee. Job 35:5. Chapter. 4 I will answer thee, and thy companions with thee. JOB 35:10 But none saith, Where is God my maker, who giveth songs in the night; JOB 35:11 Who teacheth us more than the beasts of the earth, and maketh us wiser than the fowls of heaven? 4 I will answer thee, and thy companions with thee. He gives songs in the night; when our condition is dark and melancholy, there is that in God's providence and promise, which is sufficient to support us, and to enable us even to rejoice in tribulation. and what do I gain by not sinning?’ 4 “I would like to reply to you. Job 35:1 - 16. Job chapter 35. But Elihu wants to challenge that assertion because of a few more statements that Job has made that seem to contradict what Job has insisted on. JOB 35:13 Surely God will not hear vanity, neither will the Almighty regard it. King James Version » Job » Chapter 35. 3 For # Job 21:15; 34:9 you say, ‘What advantage will it be to You? 3 For thou saidst, What advantage will it be unto thee? CHOOSE YOUR BIBLE VERSION Home > Job > Chapter 35. * [35:14–15] The text here is uncertain. You say, ‘I am in the right, not God.’ 3 Yet you ask him, ‘What profit is it to me, # 35:3 Or you. CHAPTER 35. There is a day of judgment, when all that seems amiss will be found to be right, and all that seems dark and difficult will be cleared up and set straight. Our righteousness profits ourselves, not God, ver. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. and, What profit shall I have, if I be cleansed from my sin? 30 בNovember 2016 admin Leave a comment. An artistic interpretation of Elihu that looks upon him kindly. Job 35:1 - 16. Job Saint Jerome, Bible Foundation and On-Line Book Initiative, Ed. "For the ear trieth words, as the mouth tasteth meat." 3 For thou saydst, what aduantage will it bee vnto thee, and, what profite shall I haue, if I bee cleansed from my sinne?. 2 Thinkest thou this to be right, that thou saidst, My righteousness is more than God's? Listen! When his voice resounds, he holds nothing back. Next » Chapter 36. Do you say, ‘My righteousness is more than God’s’? Job 35:4 I will reply to … 1 - 7. How does Job chapter 35 fit with the surrounding context? and, What profit shall I have, if I be cleansed from my sin? In chapter 35 on Job, Elihu informs Job how a totally depraved man is not fit to question God’s righteousness. Job 4:17 is susceptible of either rendering. 1 Elihu spake moreover, and said, 2 Thinkest thou this to be right, that thou saidst, My righteousness is more than God's? "The English Version, however, agrees with Job 9:17, 16:12-17, 27:2-6. 9.1", "denarius") All Search Options [view abbreviations] Home Collections/Texts Perseus Catalog Research Grants Open Source About Help. 16 Hence, when Job speaks, he talks nonsense, ignorantly babbling on and on. and, What profit shall I have, if I be cleansed from my sin? King James Version: Job Chapter 35. Elihu solves the difficulty. Elihu spake moreover, and said, Job 35:2. 4 I will answer thee, and thy companions with thee. 1 Elihu spake moreover, and said, 2 Thinkest thou this to be right, that thou saidst, My righteousness is more than God's? We have no reason to complain if we have not what we expect, but should be thankful that we have better than we deserve.9-13 Job complained that God did not regard the cries of the oppressed against their oppressors. They are far above us, and God is far above them; how much then is he out of the reach, either of our sins or of our services! 1 Elihu spake moreover, and said, 2 Thinkest thou this to be right, that thou saidst, My righteousness is more than God's? 1 Moreover Elihu answered and said: 2 Thinkest thou this to be thy right, or sayest thou: ‘I am righteousness before God’, 3 That thou inquirest: ‘What advantage will it be unto Thee?’ And: ‘What profit shall I have, more than if I had sinned?’ 4 I will give thee answer, and thy companions with thee. Od. 5 Look up at the heavens and see; gaze at the clouds so high above you. and, What profit shall I have, if I be cleansed from my sin? (10 But no one says, ‘Where is God my Maker, who gives songs in the night, 11 who teaches us more than he teaches [] the beasts of the earth and makes us wiser than [] the birds in the sky?’ 12 He does not answer when people cry out because of the arrogance of the wicked. (1-8) Why those who cry out under afflictions are not regarded. Job Chapter 35 - King James Version. (Read Job 35:1-8) Elihu reproves Job for justifying himself more than God, and called his attention to the heavens. 35:3 3. Job, Chapter 35 Chapter 34 | Chapter 36. You say, ‘I am in the right,(A) not God.’(B)3 Yet you ask him, ‘What profit is it to me,[a]    and what do I gain by not sinning?’(C), 4 “I would like to reply to you    and to your friends with you.5 Look up at the heavens(D) and see;    gaze at the clouds so high above you. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. Job 34:9 For he has said, 'It profits a man nothing that he should delight in God.' 35:1 - 8 Elihu reproves Job for justifying himself more than God, and called his attention to the heaven... 35:9 - 13 Job complained that God did not regard the cries of the oppressed against their oppressors. If we cry to God for the removal of an affliction, and it is not removed, the reason is, not because the Lord's hand is shortened, or his ear heavy; but because we are not sufficiently humbled.14-26 As in prosperity we are ready to think our mountain will never be brought low; so when in adversity, we are ready to think our valley will never be filled up. 1 Then Elihu said: 2 Do you think this is just? or if thy transgressions be multiplied, what doest thou unto him? 35. 4. (F)7 If you are righteous, what do you give to him,(G)    or what does he receive(H) from your hand? ב … 7 If thou be righteous, what givest thou him? Listen to the roar of his voice, to the rumbling that comes from his mouth. and, What profit shall I have, if I be cleansed from my sin? Job 35:1-16.. 2. more than--rather as in Job 9:2, 25:4: "I am righteous (literally, my righteousness is) before God. 35. All rights reserved worldwide. Rashi 's Commentary: Show Hide. (V)13 Indeed, God does not listen to their empty plea;    the Almighty pays no attention to it. New International Version. ABOUT STATEMENT OF FAITH DONATE SUBSCRIBE WHAT'S NEW? * A reply to you: Elihu refers to Job’s statement that the innocent suffer as much as the wicked, and especially to Eliphaz’s words in 22:2–3. For thou saidst, What advantage will it be unto thee? 3 For thou saidst, What advantage will it be unto thee? When we only pore upon our afflictions, and neglect the consolations of God which are treasured up for us, it is just in God to reject our prayers. Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible. and your righteousness only other people. 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