Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version that you must search out my faults and probe after my sin— New Living Translation that you must quickly probe for my guilt and search for my sin? English Standard Version that you seek out my iniquity and search for my sin, Berean Standard Bible that You should seek my iniquity and search out my sin— King James Bible That thou inquirest after mine iniquity, and searchest after my sin? New King James Version That You should seek for my iniquity And search out my sin, New American Standard Bible That You should search for my guilt And carefully seek my sin? NASB 1995 That You should seek for my guilt And search after my sin? NASB 1977 That Thou shouldst seek for my guilt, And search after my sin? Legacy Standard Bible That You should seek for my guilt And search after my sin? Amplified Bible That You seek my guilt And search for my sin? Christian Standard Bible that you look for my iniquity and search for my sin, Holman Christian Standard Bible that You look for my wrongdoing and search for my sin, American Standard Version That thou inquirest after mine iniquity, And searchest after my sin, Contemporary English Version Is that why you are so quick to find fault with me? English Revised Version That thou inquirest after mine iniquity, and searchest after my sin, GOD'S WORD® Translation Is that why you look for guilt in me and search for sin in me? Good News Translation Then why do you track down all my sins and hunt down every fault I have? International Standard Version "'For you seek out my iniquity and search for my sin. Majority Standard Bible that You should seek my iniquity and search out my sin? NET Bible that you must search out my iniquity, and inquire about my sin, New Heart English Bible that you inquire after my iniquity, and search after my sin? Webster's Bible Translation That thou inquirest after my iniquity, and searchest after my sin? World English Bible that you inquire after my iniquity, and search after my sin? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThat You inquire for my iniquity, "" And seek for my sin? Young's Literal Translation That Thou inquirest for mine iniquity, And for my sin seekest? Smith's Literal Translation That thou wilt seek for mine iniquity, and wilt search out for my sins? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThat thou shouldst inquire after my iniquity, and search after my sin? Catholic Public Domain Version so that you would inquire about my iniquity and examine my sin? New American Bible That you seek for guilt in me and search after my sins, New Revised Standard Version that you seek out my iniquity and search for my sin, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThat thou enquirest after my iniquity, and searchest after my sins? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated That you inquire about my debts and about my sins? OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917That Thou inquirest after mine iniquity, And searchest after my sin, Brenton Septuagint Translation that thou hast enquired into mine iniquity, and searched out my sins? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job's Plea to God…5Are Your days like those of a mortal, or Your years like those of a man, 6that You should seek my iniquity and search out my sin— 7though You know that I am not guilty, and there is no deliverance from Your hand?… Cross References Psalm 139:1-3 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. O LORD, You have searched me and known me. / You know when I sit and when I rise; You understand my thoughts from afar. / You search out my path and my lying down; You are aware of all my ways. Psalm 8:4 what is man that You are mindful of him, or the son of man that You care for him? Psalm 144:3 O LORD, what is man, that You regard him, the son of man that You think of him? Jeremiah 17:10 I, the LORD, search the heart; I examine the mind to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve. Proverbs 15:3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good. 2 Chronicles 16:9 For the eyes of the LORD roam to and fro over all the earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose hearts are fully devoted to Him. You have acted foolishly in this matter. From now on, therefore, you will be at war.” Psalm 11:4 The LORD is in His holy temple; the LORD is on His heavenly throne. His eyes are watching closely; they examine the sons of men. Psalm 33:13-15 The LORD looks down from heaven; He sees all the sons of men. / From His dwelling place He gazes on all who inhabit the earth. / He shapes the hearts of each; He considers all their works. Isaiah 40:27 Why do you say, O Jacob, and why do you assert, O Israel, “My way is hidden from the LORD, and my claim is ignored by my God”? Psalm 34:15 The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry. Hebrews 4:13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account. Matthew 10:30 And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Luke 12:7 And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. Romans 2:16 on the day when God will judge men’s secrets through Christ Jesus, as proclaimed by my gospel. 1 Corinthians 4:5 Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God. Treasury of Scripture That you enquire after my iniquity, and search after my sin? Job 10:14-17 If I sin, then thou markest me, and thou wilt not acquit me from mine iniquity… Psalm 10:15 Break thou the arm of the wicked and the evil man: seek out his wickedness till thou find none. Psalm 44:21 Shall not God search this out? for he knoweth the secrets of the heart. Jump to Previous Faults Guilt Iniquity Inquire Inquirest Note Probe Search Searchest Searching Seek Seekest Sin WrongdoingJump to Next Faults Guilt Iniquity Inquire Inquirest Note Probe Search Searchest Searching Seek Seekest Sin WrongdoingJob 10 1. Job, taking liberty of complaint, expostulates with God about his afflictions18. He complains of life, and craves a little ease before death that You should seek my iniquity In this phrase, Job is addressing God directly, expressing his bewilderment at the divine scrutiny he feels he is under. The term "iniquity" refers to moral wrongdoing or sin. Job is perplexed as to why God would actively seek out his faults. This reflects the ancient Near Eastern belief in a deity who is intimately involved in human affairs. Job's lament can be compared to Psalm 139:23-24, where the psalmist invites God to search his heart, but here Job feels unjustly targeted. Theologically, this raises questions about divine justice and the nature of suffering, themes central to the Book of Job. Job's struggle is a precursor to the New Testament understanding of Jesus Christ as the one who bears our iniquities (Isaiah 53:5-6), highlighting the ultimate resolution of sin through Christ's atonement. and search out my sin— Persons / Places / Events 1. JobA man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. He is the central figure in the Book of Job, known for his immense suffering and his quest for understanding God's justice. 2. God The Almighty Creator, whom Job addresses in his lament. Job is questioning God's actions and justice in his life. 3. Job's Suffering The context of this verse is Job's intense suffering, both physically and emotionally, as he grapples with the loss of his family, wealth, and health. Teaching Points Understanding God's JusticeJob's question reflects a struggle to understand divine justice. Believers are encouraged to trust in God's perfect justice, even when circumstances are confusing. The Nature of Sin Job's lament highlights the human condition of sinfulness. It is a reminder of the need for repentance and the grace available through Christ. God's Omniscience God's ability to search out sin is a reminder of His omniscience. Believers should live transparently before God, knowing nothing is hidden from Him. Faith in Suffering Job's account encourages believers to maintain faith and integrity in the face of suffering, trusting that God has a purpose beyond our understanding. The Role of Lament Job's honest lament is a model for believers to bring their deepest questions and pains to God, trusting Him with their struggles.Verse 6. - That thou inquirest after mine iniquity, and searchest after my sin. It seems to Job that God must have been "extreme to mark what he has done amiss" (Psalm 130:3), must have searched into every corner of Ms life, and hunted out all his sins and shortcomings, to have been able to bring together against him a total commensurate or even approximately commensurate, with the punishment wherewith he has visited him. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew thatכִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction You should seek תְבַקֵּ֥שׁ (ṯə·ḇaq·qêš) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 1245: To search out, to strive after my iniquity לַעֲוֺנִ֑י (la·‘ă·wō·nî) Preposition-l | Noun - common singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 5771: Iniquity, guilt, punishment for iniquity and search out תִדְרֽוֹשׁ׃ (ṯiḏ·rō·wōš) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 1875: To tread, frequent, to follow, to seek, ask, to worship my sin— וּ֭לְחַטָּאתִ֥י (ū·lə·ḥaṭ·ṭā·ṯî) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 2403: An offence, its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, expiation, an offender Links Job 10:6 NIVJob 10:6 NLT Job 10:6 ESV Job 10:6 NASB Job 10:6 KJV Job 10:6 BibleApps.com Job 10:6 Biblia Paralela Job 10:6 Chinese Bible Job 10:6 French Bible Job 10:6 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 10:6 That you inquire after my iniquity (Jb) |
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