Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Why do you complain to him that he responds to no one’s words? New Living Translation So why are you bringing a charge against him? Why say he does not respond to people’s complaints? English Standard Version Why do you contend against him, saying, ‘He will answer none of man’s words’? Berean Standard Bible Why do you complain to Him that He answers nothing a man asks? King James Bible Why dost thou strive against him? for he giveth not account of any of his matters. New King James Version Why do you contend with Him? For He does not give an accounting of any of His words. New American Standard Bible “Why do you complain to Him That He does not give an account of all His doings? NASB 1995 “Why do you complain against Him That He does not give an account of all His doings? NASB 1977 “Why do you complain against Him, That He does not give an account of all His doings? Legacy Standard Bible “Why do you contend against Him? For He does not give an answer for all His doings. Amplified Bible “Why do you complain against Him? That He does not answer [you with] all His doings. Christian Standard Bible Why do you take him to court for not answering anything a person asks? Holman Christian Standard Bible Why do you take Him to court for not answering anything a person asks? American Standard Version Why dost thou strive against him, For that he giveth not account of any of his matters? Contemporary English Version So why do you challenge God to answer you? English Revised Version Why dost thou strive against him? for he giveth not account of any of his matters. GOD'S WORD® Translation Why do you quarrel with him since he doesn't answer any questions? Good News Translation Why do you accuse God of never answering our complaints? International Standard Version Why are you arguing with him? He doesn't have to give explanations for what he does to you! NET Bible Why do you contend against him, that he does not answer all a person's words? New Heart English Bible Why do you strive against him, because he doesn't give account of any of his matters? Webster's Bible Translation Why dost thou strive against him? for he giveth not account of any of his matters. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleWhy do you complain to Him that He answers nothing a man asks? World English Bible Why do you strive against him, because he doesn’t give account of any of his matters? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionWhy have you striven against Him, "" When [for] all His matters He does not answer? Young's Literal Translation Wherefore against Him hast thou striven, When for all His matters He answereth not? Smith's Literal Translation Wherefore didst thou contend against him? for he will not answer all his words. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleDost thou strive against him, because he hath not answered thee to all words? Catholic Public Domain Version Do you contend against him because he has not responded to all of your words? New American Bible Why, then, do you make complaint against him that he gives no reply to their words? New Revised Standard Version Why do you contend against him, saying, ‘He will answer none of my words’? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWhy do you strive with him, seeing that he does not give an account of any of his matters? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Why have you sued with him, and in all his statements he has not answered? OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Why hast thou striven against Him? Seeing that He will not answer any of his words. Brenton Septuagint Translation But thou sayest, Why has he not heard every word of my cause? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Elihu Rebukes Job…12Behold, you are not right in this matter. I will answer you, for God is greater than man. 13Why do you complain to Him that He answers nothing a man asks? 14For God speaks in one way and in another, yet no one notices.… Cross References Isaiah 45:9 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’? Romans 9:20 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?” Isaiah 55:8-9 “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,” declares the LORD. / “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts. Jeremiah 18:6 “O house of Israel, declares the LORD, can I not treat you as this potter treats his clay? Just like clay in the potter’s hand, so are you in My hand, O house of Israel. Daniel 4:35 All the peoples of the earth are counted as nothing, and He does as He pleases with the army of heaven and the peoples of the earth. There is no one who can restrain His hand or say to Him, ‘What have You done?’” Ecclesiastes 8:4 For the king’s word is supreme, and who can say to him, “What are you doing?” Isaiah 29:16 You have turned things upside down, as if the potter were regarded as clay. Shall what is formed say to him who formed it, “He did not make me”? Can the pottery say of the potter, “He has no understanding”? Romans 11:34 “Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been His counselor?” 1 Corinthians 2:16 “For who has known the mind of the Lord, so as to instruct Him?” But we have the mind of Christ. Isaiah 40:13-14 Who has directed the Spirit of the LORD, or informed Him as His counselor? / Whom did He consult to enlighten Him, and who taught Him the paths of justice? Who imparted knowledge to Him and showed Him the way of understanding? Psalm 115:3 Our God is in heaven; He does as He pleases. Psalm 135:6 The LORD does all that pleases Him in the heavens and on the earth, in the seas and in all their depths. Proverbs 19:21 Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail. Lamentations 3:37-38 Who has spoken and it came to pass, unless the Lord has ordained it? / Do not both adversity and good come from the mouth of the Most High? Matthew 20:15 Do I not have the right to do as I please with what is mine? Or are you envious because I am generous?’ Treasury of Scripture Why do you strive against him? for he gives not account of any of his matters. strive Job 9:14 How much less shall I answer him, and choose out my words to reason with him? Job 15:25,26 For he stretcheth out his hand against God, and strengtheneth himself against the Almighty… Isaiah 45:9 Woe unto him that striveth with his Maker! Let the potsherd strive with the potsherds of the earth. Shall the clay say to him that fashioneth it, What makest thou? or thy work, He hath no hands? giveth not account. Job 40:2 Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct him? he that reproveth God, let him answer it. Deuteronomy 29:29 The secret things belong unto the LORD our God: but those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our children for ever, that we may do all the words of this law. Psalm 62:11 God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God. Jump to Previous Account Answers Cause Complain Contend Doings Forward Gives Matters Strive Striven Will WordsJump to Next Account Answers Cause Complain Contend Doings Forward Gives Matters Strive Striven Will WordsJob 33 1. Elihu offers himself instead of God to reason with Job8. He excuses God from giving man an account of his ways, by his greatness 14. God calls man to repentance by visions, by afflictions, and by his ministry 31. He incites Job to attention Why do you complain to Him This phrase addresses the human tendency to question or challenge God's actions or perceived inaction. In the context of the Book of Job, Job has been lamenting his suffering and questioning God's justice. This reflects a broader biblical theme where humans often struggle to understand God's ways (Isaiah 55:8-9). The cultural context of the Ancient Near East often involved questioning deities, but the Hebrew tradition emphasized trust in God's wisdom and sovereignty. that He answers nothing a man asks? Persons / Places / Events 1. ElihuA young man who speaks to Job and his friends, offering a different perspective on Job's suffering. He is the speaker in this verse. 2. Job A righteous man who undergoes severe trials and questions God's justice and silence. 3. God The Almighty, whom Job and his friends are discussing, particularly His response (or perceived lack thereof) to human suffering. 4. The Friends of Job Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who have been debating with Job about the reasons for his suffering. 5. The Dialogue The ongoing conversation between Job, his friends, and Elihu, which addresses themes of suffering, divine justice, and human understanding. Teaching Points Understanding God's SilenceGod's silence does not equate to His absence. He may be working in ways we cannot see or understand. The Role of Patience in Faith Patience is crucial when waiting for God's response. Trusting in His timing is a demonstration of faith. The Importance of Humility Recognizing our limited understanding compared to God's infinite wisdom should lead us to approach Him with humility. Seeking God's Wisdom Actively seek God's wisdom through prayer and scripture, trusting that He will provide insight in His time. The Value of Community in Suffering Engage with a community of believers for support and perspective during times of questioning and suffering. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Job 33Who is Elihu in the Bible? Why does God appear silent or absent? In Job 13:3, how can Job claim he wants to reason directly with God if Exodus 33:20 states no one can see God and live? How can Bildad confidently claim (Job 8:2-4) that Job's children must have sinned to deserve death, when other passages suggest righteous people can suffer unjustly?(13) Why dost thou strive against him?--Job had not striven against God, he had only expressed his longing to come into judgment with Him (Job 23:3, &c.). Job was striving with and against the darkness that was round about His throne, not with the justice of God, which he entirely trusted. Some render the last clause of the verse, "For none can answer any of His words," but the Authorised Version seems preferable.Verse 13. - Why dost thou strive against him? Why dost thou insist on taking the attitude of one who contends with God, who would fain enter into a controversy with him, and force him to plead in his own defence? It is not alone his omnipotence that makes such conduct folly, but his remoteness, his inaccessibility. He cannot be forced to make answer; it is not his wont to do so; he giveth not account of any of his matters. It is presumptuous to suppose that God will condescend to reveal himself from heaven and make answer to thy overbold challenges. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Whyמַ֭דּוּעַ (mad·dū·a‘) Interrogative Strong's 4069: Why? for what reason? do you contend רִיב֑וֹתָ (rî·ḇō·w·ṯā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 7378: To toss, grapple, to wrangle, controversy, to defend with Him אֵלָ֣יו (’ê·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to that כִּ֥י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction He answers יַעֲנֶֽה׃ (ya·‘ă·neh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6030: To answer, respond nothing לֹ֣א־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no a man asks? דְּ֝בָרָ֗יו (də·ḇā·rāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause Links Job 33:13 NIVJob 33:13 NLT Job 33:13 ESV Job 33:13 NASB Job 33:13 KJV Job 33:13 BibleApps.com Job 33:13 Biblia Paralela Job 33:13 Chinese Bible Job 33:13 French Bible Job 33:13 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 33:13 Why do you strive against him because (Jb) |
    |