Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version They said to God, ‘Leave us alone! What can the Almighty do to us?’ New Living Translation For they said to God, ‘Leave us alone! What can the Almighty do to us?’ English Standard Version They said to God, ‘Depart from us,’ and ‘What can the Almighty do to us?’ Berean Standard Bible They said to God, ‘Depart from us. What can the Almighty do to us?’ King James Bible Which said unto God, Depart from us: and what can the Almighty do for them? New King James Version They said to God, ‘Depart from us! What can the Almighty do to them?’ New American Standard Bible “They said to God, ‘Go away from us!’ And ‘What can the Almighty do to them?’ NASB 1995 “They said to God, ‘Depart from us!’ And ‘What can the Almighty do to them?’ NASB 1977 “They said to God, ‘Depart from us!’ And ‘What can the Almighty do to them?’ Legacy Standard Bible They said to God, ‘Depart from us!’ And ‘What can the Almighty do to them?’ Amplified Bible “They said to God, ‘Depart from us! What can the Almighty do for us or to us?’ Christian Standard Bible They were the ones who said to God, “Leave us alone! ” and “What can the Almighty do to us? ” Holman Christian Standard Bible They were the ones who said to God, “Leave us alone!” and “What can the Almighty do to us?” American Standard Version Who said unto God, Depart from us; And, What can the Almighty do for us? Contemporary English Version They rejected God All-Powerful, feeling he was helpless, English Revised Version Who said unto God, Depart from us; and, What can the Almighty do for us? GOD'S WORD® Translation They told God, 'Leave us alone! What can the Almighty do for us?' Good News Translation These are the ones who rejected God and believed that he could do nothing to them. International Standard Version They told God, 'Get away from us!' and 'What will the Almighty do to them?' Majority Standard Bible They said to God, ?Depart from us. What can the Almighty do to us?? NET Bible They were saying to God, 'Turn away from us,' and 'What can the Almighty do to us?' New Heart English Bible who said to God, 'Depart from us;' and, 'What can Shaddai do for us?' Webster's Bible Translation Who said to God, depart from us: and what can the Almighty do for them! World English Bible who said to God, ‘Depart from us!’ and, ‘What can the Almighty do for us?’ Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThose saying to God, Turn aside from us, "" And what does the Mighty One do to them? Young's Literal Translation Those saying to God, 'Turn aside from us,' And what doth the Mighty One to them? Smith's Literal Translation They saying to God, Depart from us: and what shall the Almighty do for them? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWho said to God: Depart from us: and looked upon the Almighty as if he could do nothing: Catholic Public Domain Version They said to God, “Withdraw from us,” and they treated the Almighty as if he could do nothing, New American Bible They said to God, “Let us alone!” and, “What can the Almighty do to us?” New Revised Standard Version They said to God, ‘Leave us alone,’ and ‘What can the Almighty do to us?’ Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWho said to God, Depart from us; what can God do for us? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they were saying to God: ‘depart from us, and we do not want to know your ways, and what does God do for us?’ OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Who said unto God: 'Depart from us'; And what could the Almighty do unto them? Brenton Septuagint Translation Who say, What will the Lord do to us? or what will the Almighty bring upon us? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Eliphaz Exhorts Job…16They were snatched away before their time, and their foundations were swept away by a flood. 17They said to God, ‘Depart from us. What can the Almighty do to us?’ 18But it was He who filled their houses with good things; so I stay far from the counsel of the wicked.… Cross References Psalm 73:11 The wicked say, “How can God know? Does the Most High have knowledge?” Isaiah 30:11-12 Get out of the way; turn off the road. Rid us of the Holy One of Israel!” / Therefore this is what the Holy One of Israel says: “Because you have rejected this message, trusting in oppression and relying on deceit, Jeremiah 2:31 You people of this generation, consider the word of the LORD: “Have I been a wilderness to Israel or a land of dense darkness? Why do My people say, ‘We are free to roam; we will come to You no more’? Proverbs 1:29-31 For they hated knowledge and chose not to fear the LORD. / They accepted none of my counsel; they despised all my reproof. / So they will eat the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices. Romans 1:28 Furthermore, since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, He gave them up to a depraved mind, to do what ought not to be done. 2 Peter 3:5 But they deliberately overlook the fact that long ago by God’s word the heavens existed and the earth was formed out of water and by water, Luke 12:19-20 Then I will say to myself, “You have plenty of good things laid up for many years. Take it easy. Eat, drink, and be merry!”’ / But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life will be required of you. Then who will own what you have accumulated?’ Matthew 24:38-39 For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark. / And they were oblivious until the flood came and swept them all away. So will it be at the coming of the Son of Man. 1 Thessalonians 5:3 While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. Isaiah 5:19 to those who say, “Let Him hurry and hasten His work so that we may see it! Let the plan of the Holy One of Israel come so that we may know it!” Ezekiel 8:12 “Son of man,” He said to me, “do you see what the elders of the house of Israel are doing in the darkness, each at the shrine of his own idol? For they are saying, ‘The LORD does not see us; the LORD has forsaken the land.’” Malachi 3:14-15 You have said, ‘It is futile to serve God. What have we gained by keeping His requirements and walking mournfully before the LORD of Hosts? / So now we call the arrogant blessed. Not only do evildoers prosper, they even test God and escape.’” 2 Timothy 3:4 traitorous, reckless, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, Psalm 10:4 In his pride the wicked man does not seek Him; in all his schemes there is no God. Isaiah 47:10 You were secure in your wickedness; you said, ‘No one sees me.’ Your wisdom and knowledge led you astray; you told yourself, ‘I am, and there is none besides me.’ Treasury of Scripture Which said to God, Depart from us: and what can the Almighty do for them? Depart Job 21:10,14,15 Their bull gendereth, and faileth not; their cow calveth, and casteth not her calf… Isaiah 30:11 Get you out of the way, turn aside out of the path, cause the Holy One of Israel to cease from before us. Matthew 8:29,34 And, behold, they cried out, saying, What have we to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God? art thou come hither to torment us before the time? … and what Psalm 4:6 There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us. Malachi 3:14 Ye have said, It is vain to serve God: and what profit is it that we have kept his ordinance, and that we have walked mournfully before the LORD of hosts? for them. Jump to Previous Able Almighty Alone Depart Leave Mighty Ruler Turn WhatJump to Next Able Almighty Alone Depart Leave Mighty Ruler Turn WhatJob 22 1. Eliphaz shows that man's goodness profits not God5. He accuses Job of various sins 21. He exhorts him to repentance, with promises of mercy They said to God, ‘Depart from us. This phrase reflects the attitude of the wicked who reject God's authority and presence. In the context of Job, Eliphaz accuses Job of aligning with such people. This echoes the rebellion seen in Genesis 11:4, where humanity sought independence from God by building the Tower of Babel. The desire for autonomy from God is a recurring theme in Scripture, highlighting humanity's sinful nature and the tendency to reject divine guidance. What can the Almighty do to us?’ Persons / Places / Events 1. Eliphaz the TemaniteOne of Job's three friends who comes to comfort him. In this chapter, Eliphaz is speaking, accusing Job of wickedness and suggesting that Job's suffering is due to his sin. 2. Job A man described as blameless and upright, who fears God and shuns evil. He is undergoing severe trials and suffering, which prompts discussions with his friends about the nature of God and human suffering. 3. God (The Almighty) The central divine figure in the Book of Job, whose sovereignty and justice are questioned and explored throughout the account. 4. Teman A region in Edom, associated with wisdom, from which Eliphaz hails. 5. The Wicked In this context, those who reject God and His authority, believing they can live independently of His will. Teaching Points The Danger of Rejecting GodThe verse highlights the peril of dismissing God’s authority and presence. It serves as a warning against the arrogance of believing we can live without God. Understanding Suffering Eliphaz’s accusation reflects a misunderstanding of suffering. Not all suffering is a direct result of personal sin, and this calls for a deeper trust in God’s wisdom and sovereignty. The Role of Friends in Times of Trial Eliphaz’s approach shows the importance of offering true comfort and understanding rather than judgment. We should seek to support others with empathy and truth. God’s Sovereignty and Human Pride The verse challenges us to recognize God’s ultimate power and authority over our lives, countering human pride and self-sufficiency. Reflecting on Our Attitude Toward God It prompts self-examination of our own attitudes toward God’s presence and authority in our lives. Are we living in submission to Him, or are we pushing Him away?(17) Which said unto God, Depart from us.--Here again he attributes to Job the very thoughts he had ascribed to the wicked (Job 20:14-15).Verse 17. - Who said unto God, Depart from us (comp. Job 21:14). Eliphaz tries, though with no very great success, to turn Job's words against him. And, What can the Almighty do for them? i.e. and ask what the Almighty can do for them. A change from the second to the third person, without any change of subject, is not unusual in Hebrew. The wicked renounce God, and bid him depart from them - conduct which they justify by asking what good he could do them if they acted otherwise. The idea is the same as that of Job 21:15, though not expressed so pointedly. What Eliphaz thinks to gain by echoing Job's words is not very apparent. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew They saidהָאֹמְרִ֣ים (hā·’ō·mə·rîm) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 559: To utter, say to God, לָ֭אֵל (lā·’êl) Preposition | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 410: Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty ‘Depart ס֣וּר (sūr) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 5493: To turn aside from us. מִמֶּ֑נּוּ (mim·men·nū) Preposition | first person common plural Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of What וּמַה־ (ū·mah-) Conjunctive waw | Interrogative Strong's 4100: What?, what!, indefinitely what can the Almighty שַׁדַּ֣י (šad·day) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7706: The Almighty do to us?’ יִּפְעַ֖ל (yip̄·‘al) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6466: To do, make, to practise Links Job 22:17 NIVJob 22:17 NLT Job 22:17 ESV Job 22:17 NASB Job 22:17 KJV Job 22:17 BibleApps.com Job 22:17 Biblia Paralela Job 22:17 Chinese Bible Job 22:17 French Bible Job 22:17 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 22:17 Who said to God 'Depart from us (Jb) |
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