Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Did not he who made me in the womb make them? Did not the same one form us both within our mothers? New Living Translation For God created both me and my servants. He created us both in the womb. English Standard Version Did not he who made me in the womb make him? And did not one fashion us in the womb? Berean Standard Bible Did not He who made me in the womb also make them? Did not the same One form us in the womb? King James Bible Did not he that made me in the womb make him? and did not one fashion us in the womb? New King James Version Did not He who made me in the womb make them? Did not the same One fashion us in the womb? New American Standard Bible “Did He who made me in the womb not make him, And the same one create us in the womb? NASB 1995 “Did not He who made me in the womb make him, And the same one fashion us in the womb? NASB 1977 “Did not He who made me in the womb make him, And the same one fashion us in the womb? Legacy Standard Bible Did not He who made me in the womb make him, And the same one fashion us in the womb? Amplified Bible “Did not He who made me in the womb make my servant, And did not the same One fashion us both in the womb? Christian Standard Bible Did not the one who made me in the womb also make them? Did not the same God form us both in the womb? Holman Christian Standard Bible Did not the One who made me in the womb also make them? Did not the same God form us both in the womb? American Standard Version Did not he that made me in the womb make him? And did not one fashion us in the womb? Contemporary English Version After all, God is the one who gave life to each of us before we were born. English Revised Version Did not he that made me in the womb make him? and did not one fashion us in the womb? GOD'S WORD® Translation Didn't he who made me in my mother's belly make them? Didn't the same God form us in the womb? Good News Translation The same God who created me created my servants also. International Standard Version The one who made me in the womb made them, too, didn't he? Didn't the same one prepare each of us in the womb?" Majority Standard Bible Did not He who made me in the womb also make them? Did not the same One form us in the womb? NET Bible Did not the one who made me in the womb make them? Did not the same one form us in the womb? New Heart English Bible Did not he who made me in the womb make him? Did not the same one fashion us in the womb? Webster's Bible Translation Did not he that made me in the womb make him? and did not one fashion us in the womb? World English Bible Didn’t he who made me in the womb make him? Didn’t one fashion us in the womb? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionDid He that made me in the womb not make him? Indeed, One prepares us in the womb. Young's Literal Translation Did not He that made me in the womb make him? Yea, prepare us in the womb doth One. Smith's Literal Translation Did not he making me in the womb, make him? And he will prepare us in one belly. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleDid not he that made me in the womb make him also: and did not one and the same form me in the womb? Catholic Public Domain Version Is not he who created me in the womb, also he who labored to make him? And did not one and the same form me in the womb? New American Bible Did not he who made me in the belly make him? Did not the same One fashion us in the womb? New Revised Standard Version Did not he who made me in the womb make them? And did not one fashion us in the womb? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa Bible(For, behold, he who made me in the womb made him, and he created us in the same womb); Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Behold, in the womb The One who made me made him, and in one womb he formed us OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Did not He that made me in the womb make him? And did not One fashion us in the womb? Brenton Septuagint Translation Were not they too formed as I also was formed in the womb? yea, we were formed in the same womb. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job's Final Appeal…14what will I do when God rises to judge? How will I answer when called to account? 15Did not He who made me in the womb also make them? Did not the same One form us in the womb? 16If I have denied the desires of the poor or allowed the widow’s eyes to fail,… Cross References Genesis 1:27 So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. Psalm 139:13-16 For You formed my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother’s womb. / I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Marvelous are Your works, and I know this very well. / My frame was not hidden from You when I was made in secret, when I was woven together in the depths of the earth. ... Proverbs 22:2 The rich and the poor have this in common: The LORD is Maker of them all. Malachi 2:10 Do we not all have one Father? Did not one God create us? Why then do we break faith with one another so as to profane the covenant of our fathers? Acts 17:26 From one man He made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and He determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their lands. Isaiah 45:9-12 Woe to him who quarrels with his Maker—one clay pot among many. Does the clay ask the potter, ‘What are you making?’ Does your work say, ‘He has no hands’? / Woe to him who says to his father, ‘What have you begotten?’ or to his mother, ‘What have you brought forth?’” / Thus says the LORD, the Holy One of Israel, and its Maker: “Concerning things to come, do you question Me about My sons, or instruct Me in the work of My hands? ... Ecclesiastes 11:5 As you do not know the path of the wind, or how the bones are formed in a mother’s womb, so you cannot understand the work of God, the Maker of all things. Jeremiah 1:5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” 1 Corinthians 12:12-13 The body is a unit, though it is composed of many parts. And although its parts are many, they all form one body. So it is with Christ. / For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free, and we were all given one Spirit to drink. Galatians 3:28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. Romans 9:20-21 But who are you, O man, to talk back to God? Shall what is formed say to Him who formed it, “Why did You make me like this?” / Does not the potter have the right to make from the same lump of clay one vessel for special occasions and another for common use? 1 Corinthians 8:6 yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we exist. And there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we exist. Ephesians 4:6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. Colossians 1:16 For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him. James 2:1-4 My brothers, as you hold out your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, do not show favoritism. / Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in shabby clothes also comes in. / If you lavish attention on the man in fine clothes and say, “Here is a seat of honor,” but say to the poor man, “You must stand” or “Sit at my feet,” ... Treasury of Scripture Did not he that made me in the womb make him? and did not one fashion us in the womb? Did not he Job 34:19 How much less to him that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? for they all are the work of his hands. Nehemiah 5:5 Yet now our flesh is as the flesh of our brethren, our children as their children: and, lo, we bring into bondage our sons and our daughters to be servants, and some of our daughters are brought unto bondage already: neither is it in our power to redeem them; for other men have our lands and vineyards. Proverbs 14:31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor. Job 10:8-12 Thine hands have made me and fashioned me together round about; yet thou dost destroy me… Psalm 139:14-16 I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well… Jump to Previous Bodies Fashion Form Life Mothers Prepare Within WombJump to Next Bodies Fashion Form Life Mothers Prepare Within WombJob 31 1. Job makes a solemn protestation of his integrity in several dutiesDid not He who made me in the womb also make them? This phrase emphasizes the belief in God's sovereignty and creative power, highlighting that all humans are created by God. The reference to being made in the womb underscores the sanctity of life from conception, a theme consistent throughout Scripture (Psalm 139:13-16). This reflects the biblical view that all people, regardless of status or background, are equal in their creation. The cultural context of the time often involved social hierarchies, but Job's statement challenges these by asserting a common divine origin. This idea is echoed in the New Testament, where Paul speaks of God creating all nations from one man (Acts 17:26). Did not the same One form us in the womb? 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 patience and faithfulness amidst suffering. 2. God The Creator, who Job acknowledges as the one who forms all human beings in the womb, emphasizing His sovereignty and creative power. 3. The Womb A metaphorical place representing the beginning of life, where God forms each individual, highlighting the sanctity and equality of all human life. Teaching Points The Sanctity of LifeEvery human being is crafted by God, which bestows inherent value and dignity upon each person, regardless of their status or background. Equality Before God Job’s rhetorical question underscores the equality of all people before God, challenging us to treat others with respect and fairness. God’s Sovereignty in Creation Recognizing God as the Creator should lead us to trust in His purposes and plans for our lives, even when we face trials. Humility and Compassion Understanding that we are all formed by the same Creator should foster humility and compassion towards others, especially those who are marginalized or oppressed. Accountability in Relationships Job’s reflection calls us to examine how we treat others, ensuring our actions align with the understanding that we are all made by God.(15) Did not he that made me in the womb make him?--He here meets the charges of Eliphaz (Job 22:6-7; Job 22:9). Hebrew Did notהֲֽ֝לֹא־ (hălō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no He who made me עֹשֵׂ֣נִי (‘ō·śê·nî) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 6213: To do, make in the womb בַ֭בֶּטֶן (ḇab·be·ṭen) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 990: The belly, the womb, the bosom, body of anything also make them? עָשָׂ֑הוּ (‘ā·śā·hū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make Did not the same One אֶחָֽד׃ (’e·ḥāḏ) Number - masculine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first form us וַ֝יְכֻנֶ֗נּוּ (way·ḵu·nen·nū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | first person common plural Strong's 3559: To be erect in the womb? בָּרֶ֥חֶם (bā·re·ḥem) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7358: The womb Links Job 31:15 NIVJob 31:15 NLT Job 31:15 ESV Job 31:15 NASB Job 31:15 KJV Job 31:15 BibleApps.com Job 31:15 Biblia Paralela Job 31:15 Chinese Bible Job 31:15 French Bible Job 31:15 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 31:15 Didn't he who made me (Jb) |
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