Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Only grant me these two things, God, and then I will not hide from you: New Living Translation “O God, grant me these two things, and then I will be able to face you. English Standard Version Only grant me two things, then I will not hide myself from your face: Berean Standard Bible Only grant these two things to me, so that I need not hide from You: King James Bible Only do not two things unto me: then will I not hide myself from thee. New King James Version “Only two things do not do to me, Then I will not hide myself from You: New American Standard Bible “Only two things I ask that You do not do to me, Then I will not hide from Your face: NASB 1995 “Only two things do not do to me, Then I will not hide from Your face: NASB 1977 “Only two things do not do to me, Then I will not hide from Thy face: Legacy Standard Bible “Only two things do not do to me, Then I will not hide from Your face: Amplified Bible “Only [O Lord,] do not do two things to me, And then I will not hide myself from Your face: Christian Standard Bible Only grant these two things to me, God, so that I will not have to hide from your presence: Holman Christian Standard Bible Only grant these two things to me, God, so that I will not have to hide from Your presence: American Standard Version Only do not two things unto me; Then will I not hide myself from thy face: Contemporary English Version I ask only two things of you, my God, and I will no longer hide from you-- English Revised Version Only do not two things unto me, then will I not hide myself from thy face: GOD'S WORD® Translation "Please don't do two things to me so that I won't have to hide from you: Good News Translation Let me ask for two things; agree to them, and I will not try to hide from you: International Standard Version Grant me only two things as you deal with me; then I won't hide from you. Majority Standard Bible Only grant these two things to me, so that I need not hide from You: NET Bible Only in two things spare me, O God, and then I will not hide from your face: New Heart English Bible "Only do not do two things to me; then I will not hide myself from your face: Webster's Bible Translation Only do not two things to me: then will I not hide myself from thee. World English Bible “Only don’t do two things to me, then I will not hide myself from your face: Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionOnly two things, O God, do with me, "" Then I am not hidden from Your face: Young's Literal Translation Only two things, O God, do with me: Then from Thy face I am not hidden. Smith's Literal Translation Only two things thou wilt not do with me: then I shall not hide from thy face. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleTwo things only do not to me, and then from thy face I shall not be hid: Catholic Public Domain Version Do not do such things to me twice, and then I will not hide from your face. New American Bible Two things only do not use against me, then from your presence I need not hide: New Revised Standard Version Only grant two things to me, then I will not hide myself from your face: Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleOnly two things do not let depart from me; then I will not turn aside from thee: Peshitta Holy Bible Translated However, two things do not turn away from me, and then I shall not turn aside from before you OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Only do not two things unto me, Then will I not hide myself from Thee: Brenton Septuagint Translation But grant me two things: then I will not hide myself from thy face. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job Reproves His Friends…19Can anyone indict me? If so, I will be silent and die. 20Only grant these two things to me, so that I need not hide from You: 21Withdraw Your hand from me, and do not let Your terror frighten me.… Cross References Psalm 39:10-13 Remove Your scourge from me; I am perishing by the force of Your hand. / You discipline and correct a man for his iniquity, consuming like a moth what he holds dear; surely each man is but a vapor. Selah / Hear my prayer, O LORD, and give ear to my cry for help; do not be deaf to my weeping. For I am a foreigner dwelling with You, a stranger like all my fathers. ... Psalm 143:2 Do not bring Your servant into judgment, for no one alive is righteous before You. Isaiah 1:18 “Come now, let us reason together,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they will be as white as snow; though they are as red as crimson, they will become like wool. Lamentations 3:40-41 Let us examine and test our ways, and turn back to the LORD. / Let us lift up our hearts and hands to God in heaven: Jeremiah 10:24 Correct me, O LORD, but only with justice—not in Your anger, or You will bring me to nothing. Psalm 25:18 Consider my affliction and trouble, and take away all my sins. Psalm 38:1 A Psalm of David, for remembrance. O LORD, do not rebuke me in Your anger or discipline me in Your wrath. Psalm 51:9-11 Hide Your face from my sins and blot out all my iniquities. / Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. / Cast me not away from Your presence; take not Your Holy Spirit from me. Psalm 119:120 My flesh trembles in awe of You; I stand in fear of Your judgments. Isaiah 64:9 Do not be angry, O LORD, beyond measure; do not remember our iniquity forever. Oh, look upon us, we pray; we are all Your people! 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Hebrews 4:16 Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Romans 8:1 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. 2 Corinthians 5:21 God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. James 4:8 Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Treasury of Scripture Only do not two things to me: then will I not hide myself from you. do not two Job 9:34,35 Let him take his rod away from me, and let not his fear terrify me: … hide myself Genesis 3:8-10 And they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God amongst the trees of the garden… Psalm 139:12 Yea, the darkness hideth not from thee; but the night shineth as the day: the darkness and the light are both alike to thee. Revelation 6:15,16 And the kings of the earth, and the great men, and the rich men, and the chief captains, and the mighty men, and every bondman, and every free man, hid themselves in the dens and in the rocks of the mountains; … Jump to Previous Face Grant Hidden HideJump to Next Face Grant Hidden HideJob 13 1. Job reproves his friends for partiality14. He professes his confidence in God; 19. and entreats to know his own sins, and God's purpose in afflicting him Only grant these two things to me In this plea, Job is directly addressing God, seeking a reprieve from his suffering. This reflects the intimate and personal relationship Job maintains with God despite his trials. The number "two" signifies completeness in Hebrew culture, suggesting Job's request is comprehensive for his current needs. This echoes the biblical theme of petitioning God for specific needs, as seen in the prayers of figures like Solomon (1 Kings 3:9) and Hannah (1 Samuel 1:11). so that I need not hide from You 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 unwavering faith. 2. God The Almighty Creator, whom Job addresses directly in his plea for understanding and relief from his suffering. 3. Job's Friends Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who visit Job to offer counsel but often misinterpret his situation, attributing his suffering to sin. 4. The Land of Uz The setting of the Book of Job, traditionally considered to be in the region of Edom or northern Arabia. 5. Satan The adversary who challenges Job's integrity, suggesting that his faith is dependent on his prosperity. Teaching Points Transparency Before GodJob's request to not hide from God highlights the importance of being open and honest in our relationship with Him. We should approach God with sincerity, knowing that He sees our hearts. The Role of Suffering Job's account teaches us that suffering is not always a result of personal sin. It can be a test of faith and an opportunity for growth. We should seek God's wisdom and strength in times of trial. Faith Amidst Trials Job's unwavering faith, despite his circumstances, serves as a model for us. We are called to trust in God's goodness and sovereignty, even when we do not understand our situation. The Importance of Prayer Job's dialogue with God underscores the power of prayer. We should continually seek God's presence and guidance, especially in difficult times. Community and Counsel Job's interactions with his friends remind us of the importance of wise and compassionate counsel. We should seek and offer support that aligns with God's truth.(20) Will I not hide myself from thee--i.e., "I shall not be hidden"--quite a different word from that in Genesis 3:10, though the comparison of the two places is not without interest.Verse 20. - Only do not two things unto me. Before beginning his plea, Job has two requests to make of God. (1) That he will put an end for a time to his bodily sufferings - suspend them, at any rate, while the pleading continues; (2) that he will during the same space abstain from terrifying him mentally, as he had done on previous occasions (Job 6:4; Job 7:14; Job 9:14; see below, ver. 21). Then will I not hide myself from thee; literally, from thy face (comp. Job 9:34, 35, "Let him take his rod away from me, and let not his fear terrify me: then would I speak, and not fear him "). Hebrew Onlyאַךְ־ (’a·ḵōš-) Adverb Strong's 389: A particle of affirmation, surely grant תַּ֣עַשׂ (ta·‘aś) Verb - Qal - Imperfect Jussive - second person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make these two שְׁ֭תַּיִם (ta·yim) Number - fd Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) things to me, עִמָּדִ֑י (‘im·mā·ḏî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 5978: Against, by, from, me, mine, of, that I take, unto, so that אָ֥ז (’āz) Adverb Strong's 227: At that time, place, therefore I need not לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no hide אֶסָּתֵֽר׃ (’es·sā·ṯêr) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 5641: To hide, conceal from You: מִ֝פָּנֶ֗יךָ (mip·pā·ne·ḵā) Preposition-m | Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 6440: The face Links Job 13:20 NIVJob 13:20 NLT Job 13:20 ESV Job 13:20 NASB Job 13:20 KJV Job 13:20 BibleApps.com Job 13:20 Biblia Paralela Job 13:20 Chinese Bible Job 13:20 French Bible Job 13:20 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 13:20 Only don't do two things to me (Jb) |
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