Job 10:17
Job 10:17 in Multiple Translations
You produce new witnesses against me and multiply Your anger toward me. Hardships assault me in wave after wave.
Thou renewest thy witnesses against me, and increasest thine indignation upon me; changes and war are against me.
Thou renewest thy witnesses against me, And increasest thine indignation upon me: Changes and warfare are with me.
That you would send new witnesses against me, increasing your wrath against me, and letting loose new armies on me.
You repeat your arguments against me, you pour out more and more of your anger against me, you send fresh armies against me.
Thou renuest thy plagues against me, and thou increasest thy wrath against me: changes and armies of sorowes are against me.
Thou renewest Thy witnesses against me, And dost multiply Thine anger with me, Changes and warfare [are] with me.
You renew your witnesses against me, and increase your indignation on me. Changes and warfare are with me.
Thou renewest thy witnesses against me, and increasest thy indignation upon me; changes and war are against me.
Thou renewest thy witnesses against me, and multipliest thy wrath upon me, and pains war against me.
You constantly find more witnesses to testify that I have done what is wrong, and you continually become more angry/perturbed with me. It is as though you are always bringing new troops to attack me.
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Job 10:17 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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תְּחַדֵּ֬שׁ
עֵדֶ֨י/ךָ
נֶגְדִּ֗/י
וְ/תֶ֣רֶב
כַּֽ֭עַשְׂ/ךָ
עִמָּדִ֑/י
חֲלִיפ֖וֹת
וְ/צָבָ֣א
עִמִּֽ/י
תְּחַדֵּ֬שׁ
châdash
H2318
to renew
V-Piel-Imperf-2ms
עֵדֶ֨י/ךָ
ʻêd
H5707
witness
N-mp | Suff
נֶגְדִּ֗/י
neged
H5048
before
Prep | Suff
וְ/תֶ֣רֶב
râbâh
H7235
to multiply
Conj | V-Hiphil-Juss-2ms
כַּֽ֭עַשְׂ/ךָ
kaʻaç
H3708
vexation
N-ms | Suff
עִמָּדִ֑/י
ʻimmâd
H5978
with me
Prep | Suff
חֲלִיפ֖וֹת
chălîyphâh
H2487
change
N-fp
וְ/צָבָ֣א
tsâbâʼ
H6635
army
Conj | N-cs
עִמִּֽ/י
ʻim
H5973
with
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 10:17
תְּחַדֵּ֬שׁ
châdash
H2318
"to renew"
V-Piel-Imperf-2ms
This Hebrew word means to renew or repair something, making it new again. It is used in the Bible to describe rebuilding or restoring something, and can also mean to renew oneself. The KJV translates it as 'renew' or 'repair'.
Definition: 1) to be new, renew, repair 1a) (Piel) 1a1) to renew, make anew 1a2) to repair 1b) (Hithpael) to renew oneself
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: renew, repair. See also: 1 Samuel 11:14; Psalms 51:12; Psalms 103:5.
עֵדֶ֨י/ךָ
ʻêd
H5707
"witness"
N-mp | Suff
This Hebrew word means witness or testimony, describing someone who sees or experiences something. It's used in the Bible to talk about people who testify to what they've seen, like in Deuteronomy when describing legal witnesses.
Definition: 1) witness 1a) witness, testimony, evidence (of things) 1b) witness (of people)
Usage: Occurs in 60 OT verses. KJV: witness. See also: Genesis 31:44; Psalms 27:12; Psalms 35:11.
נֶגְדִּ֗/י
neged
H5048
"before"
Prep | Suff
Before or in front of something, as in Genesis 18:22 where Abraham stands before the Lord. It describes a position of being face to face or in someone's presence.
Definition: subst 1) what is conspicuous, what is in front of adv 2) in front of, straight forward, before, in sight of 3) in front of oneself, straightforward 4) before your face, in your view or purpose with prep 5) what is in front of, corresponding to 6) in front of, before 7) in the sight or presence of 8) parallel to 9) over, for 10) in front, opposite 11) at a distance prep 12) from the front of, away from 13) from before the eyes of, opposite to, at a distance from 14) from before, in front of 15) as far as the front of Aramaic equivalent: ne.ged (נֶ֫גֶד "before" H5049)
Usage: Occurs in 142 OT verses. KJV: about, (over) against, [idiom] aloof, [idiom] far (off), [idiom] from, over, presence, [idiom] other side, sight, [idiom] to view. See also: Genesis 2:18; Job 10:17; Psalms 10:5.
וְ/תֶ֣רֶב
râbâh
H7235
"to multiply"
Conj | V-Hiphil-Juss-2ms
This word means to increase or grow, like a plant shooting up. It is used in the Bible to describe something getting bigger or more abundant. The KJV translates it as abundance or bring up.
Definition: 1) be or become great, be or become many, be or become much, be or become numerous 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to become many, become numerous, multiply (of people, animals, things) 1a2) to be or grow great 1b) (Piel) to make large, enlarge, increase, become many 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to make much, make many, have many 1c1a) to multiply, increase 1c1b) to make much to do, do much in respect of, transgress greatly 1c1c) to increase greatly or exceedingly 1c2) to make great, enlarge, do much Aramaic equivalent: re.vah (רְבָה "to grow great" H7236)
Usage: Occurs in 215 OT verses. KJV: (bring in) abundance ([idiom] -antly), [phrase] archer (by mistake for H7232 (רָבַב)), be in authority, bring up, [idiom] continue, enlarge, excel, exceeding(-ly), be full of, (be, make) great(-er, -ly, [idiom] -ness), grow up, heap, increase, be long, (be, give, have, make, use) many (a time), (any, be, give, give the, have) more (in number), (ask, be, be so, gather, over, take, yield) much (greater, more), (make to) multiply, nourish, plenty(-eous), [idiom] process (of time), sore, store, thoroughly, very. See also: Genesis 1:22; 2 Chronicles 33:6; Psalms 16:4.
כַּֽ֭עַשְׂ/ךָ
kaʻaç
H3708
"vexation"
N-ms | Suff
This noun refers to the feeling of anger or frustration, like in Deuteronomy 32 where it describes God's vexation with the Israelites. It can also mean grief or provocation. It's a strong negative emotion.
Definition: anger, vexation Also means: ka.as (כַּ֫עַשׂ "vexation" H3708B)
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: anger, angry, grief, indignation, provocation, provoking, [idiom] sore, sorrow, spite, wrath. See also: Deuteronomy 32:19; Psalms 10:14; Psalms 6:8.
עִמָּדִ֑/י
ʻimmâd
H5978
"with me"
Prep | Suff
Means 'with me', showing accompaniment, like in Psalm 23:4 where David says God is with him even in difficult times.
Definition: with A grammatical form of im (עִם "with" H5973A) § 1) with
Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: against, by, from, [phrase] me, [phrase] mine, of, [phrase] that I take, unto, upon, with(-in.) See also: Genesis 3:12; 1 Samuel 20:28; Psalms 23:4.
חֲלִיפ֖וֹת
chălîyphâh
H2487
"change"
N-fp
This word refers to a change or replacement, like switching clothes or taking turns, and is used in the Bible to describe things like changing courses in life.
Definition: 1) a change, change (of garments), replacement 1a) change (of raiment) 1b) relays 1c) relief (from death) 1d) changing, varying (course of life)
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: change, course. See also: Genesis 45:22; 2 Kings 5:5; Psalms 55:20.
וְ/צָבָ֣א
tsâbâʼ
H6635
"army"
Conj | N-cs
This Hebrew word means a large group of people or things, often referring to an army or a campaign, and is also used to describe the Lord's hosts. It appears in the Bible as a name for God, emphasizing His power and authority. In the KJV, it's translated as 'host' or 'army'.
Definition: : army 1) that which goes forth, army, war, warfare, host 1a) army, host 1a1) host (of organised army) 1a2) host (of angels) 1a3) of sun, moon, and stars 1a4) of whole creation 1b) war, warfare, service, go out to war 1c) service
Usage: Occurs in 463 OT verses. KJV: appointed time, ([phrase]) army, ([phrase]) battle, company, host, service, soldiers, waiting upon, war(-fare). See also: Genesis 2:1; 1 Samuel 17:55; Psalms 24:10.
עִמִּֽ/י
ʻim
H5973
"with"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as
Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.
Study Notes — Job 10:17
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 10:17 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 10:17
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 10:17
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 10:17
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 10:17
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 10:17
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 10:17
- Cambridge Bible on Job 10:17
- Barnes' Notes on Job 10:17
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 10:17
- Sermons on Job 10:17
Context — Job’s Plea to God
15If I am guilty, woe to me! And even if I am righteous, I cannot lift my head. I am full of shame and aware of my affliction.
16Should I hold my head high, You would hunt me like a lion, and again display Your power against me.
17You produce new witnesses against me and multiply Your anger toward me. Hardships assault me in wave after wave.
18Why then did You bring me from the womb? Oh, that I had died, and no eye had seen me! 19If only I had never come to be, but had been carried from the womb to the grave.Cross References
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| 1 | Ruth 1:21 | I went away full, but the LORD has brought me back empty. Why call me Naomi? After all, the LORD has testified against me, and the Almighty has afflicted me.” |
| 2 | Job 16:8 | You have bound me, and it has become a witness; my frailty rises up and testifies against me. |
| 3 | Job 16:11–16 | God has delivered me to unjust men; He has thrown me to the clutches of the wicked. I was at ease, but He shattered me; He seized me by the neck and crushed me. He has set me up as His target; His archers surround me. He pierces my kidneys without mercy and spills my gall on the ground. He breaks me with wound upon wound; He rushes me like a mighty warrior. I have sewn sackcloth over my skin; I have buried my horn in the dust. My face is red with weeping, and deep shadows ring my eyes; |
| 4 | Job 19:6–11 | then understand that it is God who has wronged me and drawn His net around me. Though I cry out, ‘Violence!’ I get no response; though I call for help, there is no justice. He has blocked my way so I cannot pass; He has veiled my paths with darkness. He has stripped me of my honor and removed the crown from my head. He tears me down on every side until I am gone; He uproots my hope like a tree. His anger burns against me, and He counts me among His enemies. |
| 5 | Zephaniah 1:12 | And at that time I will search Jerusalem with lamps and punish the men settled in complacency, who say to themselves, ‘The LORD will do nothing, either good or bad.’ |
| 6 | Psalms 55:19 | God will hear and humiliate them— the One enthroned for the ages— Selah because they do not change and they have no fear of God. |
| 7 | Jeremiah 48:11 | Moab has been at ease from youth, settled like wine on its dregs; he has not been poured from vessel to vessel or gone into exile. So his flavor has remained the same, and his aroma is unchanged. |
Job 10:17 Summary
In Job 10:17, Job is saying that he feels like God is bringing new troubles into his life and that he's being overwhelmed by them. He's feeling like he's being accused and punished by God, and it's hard for him to understand why. This verse can help us see that even in the midst of struggles, we can bring our feelings and questions to God, just like Job does (as seen in Psalms 42:1-5). We can trust that God is still with us, even when we don't understand what's happening, and that He will ultimately bring us through our struggles to a place of greater faith and trust in Him (Romans 8:28).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Job mean by 'new witnesses against me' in Job 10:17?
Job is expressing his feeling of being overwhelmed by God's accusations, similar to the way God brought witnesses against Adam in Genesis 3:9-13, highlighting humanity's sinfulness and God's righteous judgment.
Is Job saying that God is being unfair to him?
Job is not necessarily saying that God is unfair, but rather that he feels overwhelmed by his circumstances, much like the Psalmist in Psalms 38:4, who cries out to God in his distress.
What does 'Hardships assault me in wave after wave' mean in this context?
This phrase means that Job is experiencing a relentless series of troubles, one after another, without any relief, much like the Apostle Paul's description of his own sufferings in 2 Corinthians 1:8-10.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the book of Job?
This verse is part of Job's lament and complaint to God, which is a central theme throughout the book of Job, as seen in Job 3:1-26 and Job 6:1-30, where Job expresses his pain and frustration to God.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I feel like I'm being 'assaulted by hardships' in my own life, and how can I bring those struggles to God in prayer?
- How does Job's expression of feeling overwhelmed by God's accusations resonate with my own experiences of feeling guilty or ashamed?
- In what ways can I identify with Job's feeling of being 'hunted' by God, as mentioned in Job 10:16, and how can I respond to that feeling in a way that honors God?
- What does this verse teach me about God's character, and how can I trust Him even when I don't understand my circumstances?
Gill's Exposition on Job 10:17
Thou renewest thy witnesses against me,.... Not the devils, as some, nor Job's friends, as others; but rather afflictions, which were daily renewed, and frequently repeated, new troubles coming
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 10:17
Thou renewest thy witnesses against me, and increasest thine indignation upon me; changes and war are against me. Thou renewest thy witnesses against me.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 10:17
Thy witnesses, i.e. thy judgments, which are the witnesses and evidences, both of my sins, and of thy wrath. Thy indignation, i.e. my miseries, the effects of thine anger. These words are added to explain what he meant by renewing witnesses. Changes and war; or, changes and an army; which may be a figure called hendiadis, for the changes of an army, i.e. many miseries succeeding one another, like companies of the soldiers of an army in battle; or changes may note the various kinds, and an army the great numbers, of his afflictions.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 10:17
Job 10:17 Thou renewest thy witnesses against me, and increasest thine indignation upon me; changes and war [are] against me.Ver. 17. Thou renewest thy witnesses against me] These fresh witnesses were devils, say some; Job’ s friends, say others; his dolorous sufferings rather, saith Austin; those open witnesses of some secret wickedness in Job, as the world would esteem them. See Job 16:8 Rth 1:21. Thus the Jews censured our Saviour, Isaiah 53:3-4; the barbarians Paul, Acts 28:4; and those in the Gospel them that perished by the fall of the tower of Siloam. And how many precious men as well as Job have been cast upon this evidence for traitors and rebels against the highest majesty? Junius thinks that when Job uttered the words of this text he felt some new pains growing upon him and increasing. Thou increasest thine indignation upon me] Or within me, as Job 6:4, and this was it that put a sting into his sufferings; God’ s heavy displeasure seemed to be kindled against him. Be not thou a terror unto me, O Lord, said Jeremiah, and then I shall do well enough with the rest. Changes and war (or armies) are upon me, or against me] Variety of troubles come trooping aud treading, as it were, on the heels of one another: fluctus fluctum trudit, there is a continual succession of my sorrows, fresh forces sent against me, &c. We see, then, that Job complained not without cause, though he kept not always within compass, as appeareth by that which followeth.
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 10:17
(17) Thou renewest thy witnesses against me.—Some understand this of the sores on Job’s person, which his friends regarded as witnesses—proofs of his guilt; but it seems more probable that the figure is forensic: “Thou still bringest fresh witnesses against me, and multipliest thine anger against me, so that relays of them, even a host, are against me; for they come upon me host after host—these witnesses of Thine anger, the ministers of Thy vengeance.” The sublimity of this indictment against God is only equalled by the sense of terrific awe with which one reads it. The language is Job’s, and so far has the sanction of Holy Writ; but we may surely learn therefrom the condescension as well as the loving-kindness of the Most High.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 10:17
Verse 17. Thou renewest thy witnesses] In this speech of Job he is ever referring to trials in courts of judicature, and almost all his terms are forensic. Thou bringest witnesses in continual succession to confound and convict me. Changes and war] I am as if attacked by successive troops; one company being wearied, another succeeds to the attack, so that I am harassed by continual warfare.
Cambridge Bible on Job 10:17
17. thou renewest] wouldst renew. Similarly, and increase. All the verbs in these verses (Job 10:14-17) are to be translated from the point of view of God’s intention cherished beforehand with regard to Job. This intention has, of course, been carried out, and has been fulfilled in Job’s present condition, and this condition supplies the colours in which the intention is painted. God’s “witnesses” are His plagues and afflictions, as the margin explains, which testified to Job’s guilt, cf. ch. Job 16:8. changes and war are against me] Or, changes and a host with me. The words are either an exclamation, in which the preceding statements of Job 10:17 are summed up; or are in apposition to “indignation,” being a description of how this indignation shews itself. The expression “changes and a host” means most naturally, an ever-changing, or, renewed host, the figure being that of an attacking army which makes continually fresh and renewed assaults. This army is composed of his afflictions sent against him by God, ch. Job 6:4, Job 16:14, Job 19:12.
Others regard the “changes” as the successive new attacks, and the “host” as the abiding old army of afflictions,—which seems artificial and puerile. The word “change” occurs ch. Job 14:14 in the sense of release, and the word “host” in the general meaning of warfare, ch. Job 7:1, Job 14:14. If these meanings were adopted here the sense would be: releases and warfare with me, i. e. brief intervals and then terrible conflict. Job, however, usually represents his afflictions as without intermission.
Barnes' Notes on Job 10:17
Thou renewest thy witnesses against me - Margin, “that is, plagues.” The Hebrew is, “thy witnesses” - עדיך ‛ēdeykā. So the Vulgate. The Septuagint is, “renewing against me my examination,” τὴνἐξέτασίνμου tēn ecetasin mou.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 10:17
17. Thy witnesses — The verbal form of the word in the Arabic also signifies attack, which may have led to the marginal reading, “plagues.” Job here means “afflictions,” “sorrows,” tokens of divine displeasure.
Sermons on Job 10:17
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Letters: Mr. William Dickson Edinburgh (5) by Andrew Bonar | Andrew Bonar shares a heartfelt message of comfort and encouragement, reflecting on the afflictions faced by Naomi in Ruth 1:21, emphasizing that God, the 'All-sufficient One,' pro |
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A Divine Cordial by Thomas Watson | Thomas Watson preaches about the transformative power of God's love and mercy in the lives of believers, highlighting how afflictions, when sanctified, draw them closer to God, tea |
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The Lost Sheep Restored by J.C. Philpot | Greek Word Studies delves into the meaning of 'kenos,' which signifies emptiness, futility, and lack of effectiveness, whether in material, intellectual, moral, or spiritual aspect |
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Confiding Trust and Patient Submission by J.C. Philpot | J.C. Philpot preaches about the journey of a believer through afflictions, temptations, and darkness, highlighting the need for patient submission to God's righteous dealings. The |
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Bible Survey - Zephaniah by Peter Hammond | Peter Hammond preaches on the prophet Zephaniah, who delivered prophecies during the reign of King Josiah, calling for repentance and seeking righteousness and humility. Zephaniah' |
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The Message of Zephaniah by G. Campbell Morgan | G. Campbell Morgan emphasizes the significance of 'the day of the Lord' as revealed in Zephaniah, highlighting God's direct and supernatural judgment upon sin, particularly luxury |
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Practical Atheism, in Denying the Agency of Divine Providence, Exposed by Samuel Davies | Samuel Davies preaches about the prevalence of practical atheism in denying the agency of divine providence, exposing the consequences of settling on one's own understanding and ne |