Job 36:15
New International Version
But those who suffer he delivers in their suffering; he speaks to them in their affliction.

New Living Translation
But by means of their suffering, he rescues those who suffer. For he gets their attention through adversity.

English Standard Version
He delivers the afflicted by their affliction and opens their ear by adversity.

Berean Standard Bible
God rescues the afflicted by their affliction and opens their ears in oppression.

King James Bible
He delivereth the poor in his affliction, and openeth their ears in oppression.

New King James Version
He delivers the poor in their affliction, And opens their ears in oppression.

New American Standard Bible
“He rescues the afflicted in their misery, And opens their ears in time of oppression.

NASB 1995
“He delivers the afflicted in their affliction, And opens their ear in time of oppression.

NASB 1977
“He delivers the afflicted in their affliction, And opens their ear in time of oppression.

Legacy Standard Bible
He delivers the afflicted in their affliction, And opens their ear in time of oppression.

Amplified Bible
“He rescues the afflicted in their affliction, And opens their ears [so that they pay attention to His voice] in times of oppression.

Christian Standard Bible
God rescues the afflicted by their affliction; he instructs them by their torment.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
God rescues the afflicted by their affliction; He instructs them by their torment.

American Standard Version
He delivereth the afflicted by their affliction, And openeth their ear in oppression.

Contemporary English Version
Hard times and trouble are God's way of getting our attention!

English Revised Version
He delivereth the afflicted by his affliction, and openeth their ear in oppression.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He rescues suffering people through their suffering, and he opens their ears through distress.

Good News Translation
But God teaches people through suffering and uses distress to open their eyes.

International Standard Version
He'll deliver the afflicted through their afflictions and open their ears when they are oppressed."

Majority Standard Bible
God rescues the afflicted by their affliction and opens their ears in oppression.

NET Bible
He delivers the afflicted by their afflictions, he reveals himself to them by their suffering.

New Heart English Bible
He delivers the afflicted by their affliction, and opens their ear in oppression.

Webster's Bible Translation
He delivereth the poor in his affliction, and openeth their ears in oppression.

World English Bible
He delivers the afflicted by their affliction, and opens their ear in oppression.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
He draws out the afflicted in his affliction, "" And uncovers their ear in oppression.

Young's Literal Translation
He draweth out the afflicted in his affliction, And uncovereth in oppression their ear.

Smith's Literal Translation
He will deliver the poor one in his affliction, and he will uncover their ear in oppression.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
He shall deliver the poor out of his distress, and shall open his ear in affliction.

Catholic Public Domain Version
He will rescue the poor from his anguish, and he will open his ear during tribulation.

New American Bible
But he saves the afflicted through their affliction, and opens their ears through oppression.

New Revised Standard Version
He delivers the afflicted by their affliction, and opens their ear by adversity.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But the meek shall be delivered through his meekness, and he opens their way in time of oppression.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The afflicted shall escape in his affliction, and he will open their way in oppression
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
He delivereth the afflicted by His affliction, And openeth their ear by tribulation.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Because they afflicted the weak and helpless: and he will vindicate the judgment of the meek.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Elihu Declares God's Justice and Power
14They die in their youth, among the male shrine prostitutes. 15God rescues the afflicted by their affliction and opens their ears in oppression. 16Indeed, He drew you from the jaws of distress to a spacious and broad place, to a table full of richness.…

Cross References
Psalm 119:67
Before I was afflicted, I went astray; but now I keep Your word.

Psalm 119:71
It was good for me to be afflicted, that I might learn Your statutes.

Hebrews 12:5-11
And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not take lightly the discipline of the Lord, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you. / For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son He receives.” / Endure suffering as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father? ...

2 Corinthians 4:17
For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison.

Romans 5:3-5
Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; / perseverance, character; and character, hope. / And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us.

James 1:2-4
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, / because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. / Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

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.

1 Peter 5:10
And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.

Isaiah 48:10
See, I have refined you, but not as silver; I have tested you in the furnace of affliction.

Proverbs 3:11-12
My son, do not reject the discipline of the LORD, and do not loathe His rebuke; / for the LORD disciplines the one He loves, as does a father the son in whom he delights.

Deuteronomy 8:2-3
Remember that these forty years the LORD your God led you all the way in the wilderness, so that He might humble you and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep His commandments. / He humbled you, and in your hunger He gave you manna to eat, which neither you nor your fathers had known, so that you might understand that man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD.

Deuteronomy 8:5
So know in your heart that just as a man disciplines his son, so the LORD your God disciplines you.

Psalm 94:12
Blessed is the man You discipline, O LORD, and teach from Your law,

Psalm 119:75
I know, O LORD, that Your judgments are righteous, and that in faithfulness You have afflicted me.

Lamentations 3:31-33
For the Lord will not cast us off forever. / Even if He causes grief, He will show compassion according to His abundant loving devotion. / For He does not willingly afflict or grieve the sons of men.


Treasury of Scripture

He delivers the poor in his affliction, and opens their ears in oppression.

delivereth

Job 36:6
He preserveth not the life of the wicked: but giveth right to the poor.

poor.

Job 36:10
He openeth also their ear to discipline, and commandeth that they return from iniquity.

2 Chronicles 12:8
Nevertheless they shall be his servants; that they may know my service, and the service of the kingdoms of the countries.

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Job 36
1. Elihu shows how God is just in his ways
16. How Job's sins hinder God's blessings
24. God's works are to be magnified














God rescues
The phrase "God rescues" underscores the divine intervention and deliverance that is central to the character of God throughout the Bible. The Hebrew root for "rescues" is "נצל" (natsal), which conveys the idea of snatching away or delivering from danger. This reflects God's active role in the lives of His people, emphasizing His sovereignty and compassion. Historically, this aligns with numerous biblical accounts where God intervenes to save His people, such as the Exodus from Egypt. It reassures believers of God's unwavering commitment to their well-being.

the afflicted
"The afflicted" refers to those who are suffering or in distress. The Hebrew word "עָנִי" (ani) is often used to describe individuals who are humble, poor, or oppressed. This term is significant in the biblical narrative, as God consistently shows a special concern for the afflicted, highlighting His justice and mercy. The afflicted are often seen as those who are more open to God's presence and guidance, as their suffering leads them to seek divine help.

by their affliction
The phrase "by their affliction" suggests that suffering itself can be a tool used by God for a greater purpose. The Hebrew preposition "ב" (b) can mean "by" or "through," indicating that affliction is not merely a punishment but a means of transformation and growth. This concept is echoed in the New Testament, where trials are seen as opportunities for developing perseverance and character (James 1:2-4). It challenges believers to view their hardships as part of God's refining process.

and opens their ears
"Opens their ears" is a metaphor for gaining understanding or receiving revelation. The Hebrew verb "פָּתַח" (pathach) means to open, and in this context, it implies making someone receptive to God's voice. This phrase suggests that through suffering, individuals become more attuned to God's guidance and wisdom. It reflects the biblical theme that God communicates with His people, often using difficult circumstances to draw them closer to Him and to deepen their spiritual insight.

in oppression
The term "in oppression" refers to the state of being under harsh or unjust treatment. The Hebrew word "לַחַץ" (lachats) conveys pressure or distress. This context highlights the reality of suffering in a fallen world and the ways in which God uses even oppressive situations to fulfill His purposes. Throughout Scripture, God is portrayed as a defender of the oppressed, and this phrase reassures believers that He is present and active even in their darkest moments. It encourages a trust in God's ultimate justice and deliverance.

(15) He delivereth the poor in his affliction.--The point of Elihu's discourse is rather that He delivereth the afflicted by his affliction; He makes use of the very affliction to deliver him by it as a means, "and openeth their ears by oppression."

Verse 15. - He delivereth the poor in his affliction; rather, he delivereth the afflicted by his affliction (see the Revised Version). Elihu recurs to what he had said in ver. 10 with respect to the discipline of affliction. The bulk of the afflictions sent by God are, according to him, intended to act medicinally. If the afflicted man receives them aright, they are the very means of his deliverance (comp. Psalm 119:67, 71; Hebrews 12:11). And openeth their ears in oppression; rather, by suffering. Their sufferings lead them to God, cause them to pay more attention to his Word, lead them to open their ears to his inward voice.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
God rescues
יְחַלֵּ֣ץ (yə·ḥal·lêṣ)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 2502: To pull off, to strip, to depart, to deliver, equip, present, strengthen

the afflicted
עָנִ֣י (‘ā·nî)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 6041: Poor, afflicted, humble

by their affliction
בְעָנְי֑וֹ (ḇə·‘ā·nə·yōw)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6040: Affliction, poverty

and opens
וְיִ֖גֶל (wə·yi·ḡel)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1540: To denude, to exile, to reveal

their ears
אָזְנָֽם׃ (’ā·zə·nām)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 241: Broadness, the ear

in oppression.
בַּלַּ֣חַץ (bal·la·ḥaṣ)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3906: Oppression, distress


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