Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But he knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold. New Living Translation “But he knows where I am going. And when he tests me, I will come out as pure as gold. English Standard Version But he knows the way that I take; when he has tried me, I shall come out as gold. Berean Standard Bible Yet He knows the way I have taken; when He has tested me, I will come forth as gold. King James Bible But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold. New King James Version But He knows the way that I take; When He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold. New American Standard Bible “But He knows the way I take; When He has put me to the test, I will come out as gold. NASB 1995 “But He knows the way I take; When He has tried me, I shall come forth as gold. NASB 1977 “But He knows the way I take; When He has tried me, I shall come forth as gold. Legacy Standard Bible But He knows the way I take; When He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold. Amplified Bible “But He knows the way that I take [and He pays attention to it]. When He has tried me, I will come forth as [refined] gold [pure and luminous]. Christian Standard Bible Yet he knows the way I have taken; when he has tested me, I will emerge as pure gold. Holman Christian Standard Bible Yet He knows the way I have taken; when He has tested me, I will emerge as pure gold. American Standard Version But he knoweth the way that I take; When he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold. Contemporary English Version But he knows what I am doing, and when he tests me, I will be pure as gold. * English Revised Version But he knoweth the way that I take; when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold. GOD'S WORD® Translation [I can't find him] because he knows the road I take. When he tests me, I'll come out as pure as gold. Good News Translation Yet God knows every step I take; if he tests me, he will find me pure. International Standard Version Because he knows the road on which I travel, when he had tested me, I'll come out like gold. Majority Standard Bible Yet He knows the way I have taken; when He has tested me, I will come forth as gold. NET Bible But he knows the pathway that I take; if he tested me, I would come forth like gold. New Heart English Bible But he knows the way that I take. When he has tried me, I shall come forth like gold. Webster's Bible Translation But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold. World English Bible But he knows the way that I take. When he has tried me, I will come out like gold. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor He has known the way with me, "" He has tried me—I go forth as gold. Young's Literal Translation For He hath known the way with me, He hath tried me -- as gold I go forth. Smith's Literal Translation For he knew the way with me: he tried me; I shall come forth as gold. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut he knoweth my way, and has tried me as gold that passeth through the fire: Catholic Public Domain Version Truly, he knows my way and has tested me like gold that passes through fire. New American Bible Yet he knows my way; if he tested me, I should come forth like gold. New Revised Standard Version But he knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I shall come out like gold. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut it is he who knows my way and my existence, and has tried me like gold, and I came forth pure. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated He has known my way and my existence and he has tested me as gold, and I came forth OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For He knoweth the way that I take; When He hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold. Brenton Septuagint Translation For he knows already my way; and he has tried me as gold. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job Longs for God…9When He is at work in the north, I cannot behold Him; when He turns to the south, I cannot see Him. 10Yet He knows the way I have taken; when He has tested me, I will come forth as gold. 11My feet have followed in His tracks; I have kept His way without turning aside.… Cross References Psalm 66:10 For You, O God, have tested us; You have refined us like silver. 1 Peter 1:6-7 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trials / so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Proverbs 17:3 A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but the LORD is the tester of hearts. James 1:12 Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him. Zechariah 13:9 This third I will bring through the fire; I will refine them like silver and test them like gold. They will call on My name, and I will answer them. I will say, ‘They are My people,’ and they will say, ‘The LORD is our God.’” Malachi 3:3 And He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; He will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver. Then they will present offerings to the LORD in righteousness. Isaiah 48:10 See, I have refined you, but not as silver; I have tested you in the furnace of affliction. 1 Corinthians 3:13 his workmanship will be evident, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will prove the quality of each man’s work. Romans 8:28 And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. 1 Peter 4:12-13 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you. / But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory. Psalm 17:3 You have tried my heart; You have visited me in the night. You have tested me and found no evil; I have resolved not to sin with my mouth. 2 Timothy 2:19 Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.” Hebrews 12:10-11 Our fathers disciplined us for a short time as they thought best, but God disciplines us for our good, so that we may share in His holiness. / No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields a harvest of righteousness and peace to those who have been trained by it. Psalm 139:23-24 Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my concerns. / See if there is any offensive way in me; lead me in the way everlasting. 2 Corinthians 4:17 For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison. Treasury of Scripture But he knows the way that I take: when he has tried me, I shall come forth as gold. he knoweth Genesis 18:19 For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and judgment; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him. 2 Kings 20:3 I beseech thee, O LORD, remember now how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight. And Hezekiah wept sore. Psalm 1:6 For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish. the way that I take. Job 1:11,12 But put forth thine hand now, and touch all that he hath, and he will curse thee to thy face… Job 2:5,6 But put forth thine hand now, and touch his bone and his flesh, and he will curse thee to thy face… Deuteronomy 8:2 And thou shalt remember all the way which the LORD thy God led thee these forty years in the wilderness, to humble thee, and to prove thee, to know what was in thine heart, whether thou wouldest keep his commandments, or no. I shall Job 42:5-8 I have heard of thee by the hearing of the ear: but now mine eye seeth thee… Jump to Previous Forth Gold Tested Tried Trieth WayJump to Next Forth Gold Tested Tried Trieth WayJob 23 1. Job longs to appear before God6. in confidence of his mercy 8. God, who is invisible, observes our ways 11. Job's innocence 13. God's decree is immutable Yet He knows the way I have taken; This phrase emphasizes God's omniscience and intimate knowledge of Job's life and actions. In the context of the Book of Job, Job is asserting his integrity and faithfulness despite his suffering. The idea that God knows the path Job has taken is a reassurance of divine oversight and justice. This connects to Psalm 139:3, where David acknowledges God's awareness of his path. Theologically, it underscores the belief that God is aware of the righteous and their struggles, a theme prevalent throughout Scripture. when He has tested me, I will come forth as gold. 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 omniscient and omnipotent Creator, who allows Job to be tested by Satan to demonstrate Job's faithfulness. 3. Satan The adversary who challenges Job's integrity, suggesting that Job is faithful only because of his prosperity and protection from God. 4. The Testing The series of trials and tribulations that Job endures, including the loss of his wealth, children, and health, to test his faith and integrity. 5. The Refining Process A metaphorical event where Job's faith and character are purified and strengthened through his trials, akin to gold being refined by fire. Teaching Points God's OmniscienceGod knows every path we take. His understanding of our journey is complete, and He is aware of every trial we face. Purpose in Trials Trials are not without purpose. They serve as a refining process, purifying our faith and character, much like gold is refined by fire. Faith Under Pressure True faith is revealed and strengthened under pressure. Like Job, we are called to maintain our integrity and trust in God, even when circumstances are dire. Hope in the Outcome The promise of emerging as "gold" provides hope. Our trials are temporary, but the character and faith developed through them have eternal value. Trust in God's Plan Even when we do not understand our circumstances, we can trust that God is in control and has a plan for our ultimate good and His glory.Verse 10. - But he knoweth the way that I take; or, the way that is with me. My inability to find God does not in any way interfere with his perfect knowledge of me. God knows both "the way of the righteous" (Psalm 1:6) "and "the way of the wicked," which" he turns upside down "(Psalm 146:9). He is "about our path, and about our bed, and spieth out all our ways" (Psalm 139:2). When he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold; i.e. as gold from the furnace, I shall come forth purified, when my trial is over (comp. Psalm 12:6; Isaiah 1:25; Jeremiah 6:29, 30; Jeremiah 9:7, etc.). Job seems at last to have woke up to the conception that there is a purifying power in affliction. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Yetכִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction He knows יָ֭דַע (yā·ḏa‘) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3045: To know the way I have taken; דֶּ֣רֶךְ (de·reḵ) Noun - common singular Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action when He has tested me, בְּ֝חָנַ֗נִי (bə·ḥā·na·nî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular Strong's 974: To test, to investigate I will come forth אֵצֵֽא׃ (’ê·ṣê) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim as gold. כַּזָּהָ֥ב (kaz·zā·hāḇ) Preposition-k, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky Links Job 23:10 NIVJob 23:10 NLT Job 23:10 ESV Job 23:10 NASB Job 23:10 KJV Job 23:10 BibleApps.com Job 23:10 Biblia Paralela Job 23:10 Chinese Bible Job 23:10 French Bible Job 23:10 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 23:10 But he knows the way that (Jb) |
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