Job 11:10
Job 11:10 in Multiple Translations
If He comes along to imprison you, or convenes a court, who can stop Him?
If he cut off, and shut up, or gather together, then who can hinder him?
If he pass through, and shut up, And call unto judgment, then who can hinder him?
If he goes on his way, shutting a man up and putting him to death, who may make him go back from his purpose?
If God comes and imprisons someone, or assembles the court for judgment, who can stop him?
If hee cut off and shut vp, or gather together, who can turne him backe?
If He pass on, and shut up, and assemble, Who then dost reverse it?
If he passes by, or confines, or convenes a court, then who can oppose him?
If he shall cut off, and shut up, or gather together, then who can hinder him?
If he shall overturn all things, or shall press them together, who shall contradict him?
“If God comes to you and puts you in prison and then brings you to a court, ◄who can stop him?/no one can stop him.► [RHQ]
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 11:10
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Job 11:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אִם
יַחֲלֹ֥ף
וְ/יַסְגִּ֑יר
וְ֝/יַקְהִ֗יל
וּ/מִ֣י
יְשִׁיבֶֽ/נּוּ
אִם
ʼim
H518
if
Conj
יַחֲלֹ֥ף
châlaph
H2498
to pass
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
וְ/יַסְגִּ֑יר
çâgar
H5462
to shut
Conj | V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
וְ֝/יַקְהִ֗יל
qâhal
H6950
to gather
Conj | V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
וּ/מִ֣י
mîy
H4310
who?
Conj | Part
יְשִׁיבֶֽ/נּוּ
shûwb
H7725
to return
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 11:10
אִם
ʼim
H518
"if"
Conj
This Hebrew word is used to express conditions or questions, like if or whether. It can also be used to make oaths or express wishes, as in Oh that! It appears in various forms in the KJV, including if, though, and when.
Definition: : if/whether_or/though 1) if 1a) conditional clauses 1a1) of possible situations 1a2) of impossible situations 1b) oath contexts 1b1) no, not 1c) if...if, whether...or, whether...or...or 1d) when, whenever 1e) since 1f) interrogative particle 1g) but rather
Usage: Occurs in 931 OT verses. KJV: (and, can-, doubtless, if, that) (not), [phrase] but, either, [phrase] except, [phrase] more(-over if, than), neither, nevertheless, nor, oh that, or, [phrase] save (only, -ing), seeing, since, sith, [phrase] surely (no more, none, not), though, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] unless, [phrase] verily, when, whereas, whether, while, [phrase] yet. See also: Genesis 4:7; Exodus 22:3; Leviticus 27:27.
יַחֲלֹ֥ף
châlaph
H2498
"to pass"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
This Hebrew verb means to pass or change, like something sliding by quickly. It is used in the Bible to describe things like grass growing, time passing, or people moving on. It can also mean to overstep or transgress.
Definition: 1) to pass on or away, pass through, pass by, go through, grow up, change, to go on from 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to pass on quickly 1a2) to pass away (vanish) 1a3) to come on anew, sprout again (of grass) 1a4) to pass through 1a5) to overstep, transgress 1b) (Piel) to cause to pass, change 1c) (Hiph) 1c1) to change, substitute, alter, change for better, renew 1c2) to show newness (of tree) Aramaic equivalent: cha.laph (חֲלַף "to pass" H2499)
Usage: Occurs in 27 OT verses. KJV: abolish, alter, change, cut off, go on forward, grow up, be over, pass (away, on, through), renew, sprout, strike through. See also: Genesis 31:7; Job 20:24; Psalms 90:5.
וְ/יַסְגִּ֑יר
çâgar
H5462
"to shut"
Conj | V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
To shut means to close something, like a door or a container. In the Bible, this word is used to describe surrendering or giving something up, like in the book of Ezra where the Israelites shut themselves in to pray.
Definition: 1) to shut, close 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to shut 1a2) to close, close up 1a3) closed up, closely joined, shut up 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be shut up 1b2) to be shut or closed 1c) (Piel) to shut up, deliver up 1d) (Pual) to be shut up 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to deliver up 1e2) to shut up, imprison 2) pure gold Aramaic equivalent: se.gar (סְגַר "to shut" H5463)
Usage: Occurs in 87 OT verses. KJV: close up, deliver (up), give over (up), inclose, [idiom] pure, repair, shut (in, self, out, up, up together), stop, [idiom] straitly. See also: Genesis 2:21; 1 Kings 11:27; Psalms 17:10.
וְ֝/יַקְהִ֗יל
qâhal
H6950
"to gather"
Conj | V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
To gather people together, often for a special purpose like worship or war, as seen in Exodus and Numbers.
Definition: 1) to assemble, gather 1a) (Niphal) to assemble 1a1) for religious reasons 1a2) for political reasons 1b) (Hiphil) to summon an assembly 1b1) for war, judgment 1b2) for religious purposes Also means: qa.lah (קָלַהּ "to gather" H7035)
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: assemble (selves) (together), gather (selves) (together). See also: Exodus 32:1; 2 Samuel 20:14; Jeremiah 26:9.
וּ/מִ֣י
mîy
H4310
"who?"
Conj | Part
This word is used to ask questions like who, whose, or whom. It can also be used to express a wish, like would that or whoever. It appears in many forms throughout the Bible, often in phrases like O that or what.
Definition: who?, whose?, whom?, would that, whoever, whosoever
Usage: Occurs in 342 OT verses. KJV: any (man), [idiom] he, [idiom] him, [phrase] O that! what, which, who(-m, -se, -soever), [phrase] would to God. See also: Genesis 3:11; 2 Samuel 15:4; Psalms 4:7.
יְשִׁיבֶֽ/נּוּ
shûwb
H7725
"to return"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms | Suff
This Hebrew word means to return or turn back, and can be used literally or figuratively. It is often used to describe someone returning to God or repenting from sin, as seen in the book of Psalms and the prophets.
Definition: : return 1) to return, turn back 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to turn back, return 1a1a) to turn back 1a1b) to return, come or go back 1a1c) to return unto, go back, come back 1a1d) of dying 1a1e) of human relations (fig) 1a1f) of spiritual relations (fig) 1a1f1) to turn back (from God), apostatise 1a1f2) to turn away (of God) 1a1f3) to turn back (to God), repent 1a1f4) turn back (from evil) 1a1g) of inanimate things 1a1h) in repetition 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to bring back 1b2) to restore, refresh, repair (fig) 1b3) to lead away (enticingly) 1b4) to show turning, apostatise 1c) (Pual) restored (participle) 1d) (Hiphil) to cause to return, bring back 1d1) to bring back, allow to return, put back, draw back, give back, restore, relinquish, give in payment 1d2) to bring back, refresh, restore 1d3) to bring back, report to, answer 1d4) to bring back, make requital, pay (as recompense) 1d5) to turn back or backward, repel, defeat, repulse, hinder, reject, refuse 1d6) to turn away (face), turn toward 1d7) to turn against 1d8) to bring back to mind 1d9) to show a turning away 1d10) to reverse, revoke 1e) (Hophal) to be returned, be restored, be brought back 1f) (Pulal) brought back
Usage: Occurs in 953 OT verses. KJV: ((break, build, circumcise, dig, do anything, do evil, feed, lay down, lie down, lodge, make, rejoice, send, take, weep)) [idiom] again, (cause to) answer ([phrase] again), [idiom] in any case (wise), [idiom] at all, averse, bring (again, back, home again), call (to mind), carry again (back), cease, [idiom] certainly, come again (back), [idiom] consider, [phrase] continually, convert, deliver (again), [phrase] deny, draw back, fetch home again, [idiom] fro, get (oneself) (back) again, [idiom] give (again), go again (back, home), (go) out, hinder, let, (see) more, [idiom] needs, be past, [idiom] pay, pervert, pull in again, put (again, up again), recall, recompense, recover, refresh, relieve, render (again), requite, rescue, restore, retrieve, (cause to, make to) return, reverse, reward, [phrase] say nay, send back, set again, slide back, still, [idiom] surely, take back (off), (cause to, make to) turn (again, self again, away, back, back again, backward, from, off), withdraw. See also: Genesis 3:19; Numbers 8:25; Judges 8:13.
Study Notes — Job 11:10
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 11:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 11:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 11:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 11:10
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 11:10
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 11:10
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 11:10
- Cambridge Bible on Job 11:10
- Barnes' Notes on Job 11:10
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 11:10
- Sermons on Job 11:10
Context — Zophar Rebukes Job
8They are higher than the heavens—what can you do? They are deeper than Sheol—what can you know?
9Their measure is longer than the earth and wider than the sea.
10If He comes along to imprison you, or convenes a court, who can stop Him?
11Surely He knows the deceit of men. If He sees iniquity, does He not take note? 12But a witless man can no more become wise than the colt of a wild donkey can be born a man!Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Job 9:12–13 | If He takes away, who can stop Him? Who dares to ask Him, ‘What are You doing?’ God does not restrain His anger; the helpers of Rahab cower beneath Him. |
| 2 | Job 12:14 | What He tears down cannot be rebuilt; the man He imprisons cannot be released. |
| 3 | Revelation 3:7 | To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: These are the words of the One who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. What He opens no one can shut, and what He shuts no one can open. |
| 4 | Psalms 31:8 | You have not delivered me to the enemy; You have set my feet in the open. |
| 5 | 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?’” |
| 6 | Job 5:18 | For He wounds, but He also binds; He strikes, but His hands also heal. |
| 7 | Job 9:4 | God is wise in heart and mighty in strength. Who has resisted Him and prospered? |
| 8 | Job 34:29 | But when He remains silent, who can condemn Him? When He hides His face, who can see Him? Yet He watches over both man and nation, |
| 9 | Isaiah 41:27 | I was the first to tell Zion: ‘Look, here they are!’ And I gave to Jerusalem a herald of good news. |
| 10 | Deuteronomy 32:30 | How could one man pursue a thousand, or two put ten thousand to flight, unless their Rock had sold them, unless the LORD had given them up? |
Job 11:10 Summary
[This verse reminds us that God is all-powerful and has the final say in everything, including our lives, as it says in Psalm 103:19, 'The Lord has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all.' It's not saying God wants to hurt us, but that He is in control of all things, and we should respect and trust His judgment, just like in Romans 8:28, where it says God works all things for the good of those who love Him. The question 'who can stop Him' is a reminder of God's sovereignty and our need to trust in His goodness and wisdom, even when we don't understand what's happening, much like in Proverbs 3:5-6, where we're told to trust in the Lord with all our heart.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean when it says God 'comes along to imprison you' in Job 11:10?
This phrase is not saying God causes harm, but rather, it emphasizes God's sovereignty over all things, including judgment, as seen in Psalm 115:3, where it says God does whatever He pleases.
Is Job 11:10 saying we have no power to stop God's judgment?
Yes, the verse highlights God's ultimate authority and power, echoing the sentiment in Isaiah 46:10, where God declares His sovereignty over all plans and actions.
How does this verse relate to our understanding of God's character?
It shows God as a just and all-knowing judge, who sees all iniquity, as mentioned in Job 11:11, and will not be swayed by human attempts to hide or deceive, much like in Jeremiah 23:24, where God says He fills heaven and earth.
What does the phrase 'who can stop Him' imply about our relationship with God?
It implies a call to humility and recognition of God's limitless power, encouraging us to approach Him with reverence, as taught in Proverbs 9:10, where the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.
Reflection Questions
- How does recognizing God's sovereignty over all aspects of life, including judgment, affect my daily decisions and faith?
- In what ways can I demonstrate reverence and humility in my relationship with God, given His power and authority?
- How does understanding God's role as a just judge influence my perspective on trials and challenges in life?
- What are some areas in my life where I might be trying to 'stop' or resist God's will, and how can I surrender these to Him?
Gill's Exposition on Job 11:10
If he cut off,.... The horns, power, dominion, and authority of the wicked; or the spirits of princes, or kingdoms and states, whole nations, as he did the seven nations of Canaan; or families, as
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 11:10
If he cut off, and shut up, or gather together, then who can hinder him? If he cut off , [ yachªlop (H2498)] - rather, as in Job 9:11, pass as a storm-namely, rush upon in anger.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 11:10
If he cut off, to wit, a person or a family. Shut up in a prison, or in the hands of an enemy. This shutting up is opposed to the opening of the prison doors, and to that enlargement which God is elsewhere said to give to men. Gather together; either, 1. In a way of judgment, as a like word is used, , Gather not my soul with sinners. Or rather, 2. In a way of mercy, as this word is generally used in Scripture; this being every where promised by God to his people as an eminent mercy, that he would gather them together. So this is opposed to the former actions, and the sense of the place is, whether it pleaseth God to scatter a family, or to gather them together from their dispersions. Who can hinder him from doing what he pleaseth and designeth with his own creatures? who can restrain him, either by giving law to him, or by force and power? or, who can contradict or answer him, or object against him, or retort or return upon him, i.e. charge him with injustice in such proceedings? which sense may seem to agree best both with the scope of the place and state of the question between him and Job; which was not whether any man could resist God’ s power, but whether he could question his justice; and with the following verse.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 11:10
Job 11:10 If he cut off, and shut up, or gather together, then who can hinder him?Ver. 10. If he cut off, and shut up] Heb. If he change, viz. his course or way of proceedings toward men, either to shut them up close prisoners, or otherwise to put them to such straits that (Job-like) they know not what to do, or which way to turn themselves. Or gather together] viz. His witnesses, say some, against an offender; his armies and military forces, saith the Chaldee paraphrast, to ruin his enemies; his outcasts, say some interpreters, according to that, Psalms 147:2, "The Lord doth build up Jerusalem: he gathereth together the outcasts of Israel." If he do any or all of these to show his sovereignty, as well he may, Then who can hinder him?] Heb. Turn him away, or put a stop to him? If God should do and undo, confound all things, turn the world upside down, who shall contradict him or question him? May he not do with his own as he pleaseth? And might not Zophar have spared thus to have spoken to Job, since Job had said the same to him in effect before? Atqui non erat necesse haec a Zophar dici, quum de his iam et eadem dixisset Iob (Merc.).
But Zophar’ s design was to prove hereby that he who is by God brought into straits is a wicked liver. He therefore in the two following verses glanceth at him as vain, wicked, brutish, and not unlike to a wild ass’ s colt, such as God would surely tame and tutor to better things by afflictions, and so bring him to hand.
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 11:10
(10) If he cut off.—It is the same word as “a spirit passed before me” (Job 4:15); and as Job himself used (Job 9:11): “he passeth on, but I perceive him not.” “If, then,” says Zophar, “God acteth thus, or if He delivers up a man into the hands of his enemies, or if He calls together a multitude against him—alluding apparently to Job 9:11-12; Job 10:17, where the word rendered changes is a derivative of the word here rendered “cut off”—then who can turn Him back from His intent?” adopting Job’s own question at Job 9:12 : “Who can hinder Him?” Some understand the three terms forensically: “if He arrest, and imprison, and hold assize; “but it is probable that Job’s own statements are alluded to.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 11:10
Verse 10. If he cut off] As he is unlimited and almighty, he cannot be controlled. He will do whatsoever he pleases; and he is pleased with nothing but what is right. Who then will dare to find fault? Perhaps Zophar may refer to Job's former state, his losses and afflictions. If he cut off, as he has done, thy children; if he shut up, as he has done, thyself by this sore disease; or gather together hostile bands to invade thy territories and carry away thy property; who can hinder him? He is sovereign, and has a right to dispose of his own property as he pleases.
Cambridge Bible on Job 11:10
10. This omniscience in its operation among sinful men. If he cut off] if he pass by. Zophar uses Job’s own word and illustration, ch. Job 9:11 (passeth on). and shut up] i. e. arrest, and put in ward. or gather together] i. e. call an assembly for judgment, which took place in full concourse of the people; cf. the graphic picture Proverbs 5:3 seq., esp. Job 11:14. who can hinder him] Or, turn him back, again Job’s own words, ch. Job 9:12.
Barnes' Notes on Job 11:10
If he cut off - Margin, “Make a change.” But neither of these phrases properly expresses the sense of the original.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 11:10
10. If he cut off, etc. — If he pass by, and arrest and call to judgment, who will restrain Him? (Dillmann, Umbreit, Delitzsch.) Cut off — Pass by.
Sermons on Job 11:10
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(Dominican Republic) God Closes and Opens Doors by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher, who is a 75-year-old father and has been preaching for 50 years, speaks from his heart. He references Revelation chapter 3, verses 7-11, where the Hol |
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Always Giving Thanks (Tamil) by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of having a spirit of thankfulness and praise, even in the face of challenges and false accusations. It highlights how God can use difficult s |
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Little Strength Christian by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the concerns of those who question the intensity and radicalness of one's relationship with God. He emphasizes the importance of not just goin |
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An Open Door (Part 6) by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal story of a minister who spent 40 years preaching rules and regulations before truly preaching about Jesus. The speaker emphasizes the |
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Fear Not, Neither Be Dismayed by Carter Conlon | This sermon is a powerful message of encouragement and empowerment for those feeling weak and battling fear and dismay. It emphasizes the need to surrender our own strength, plans, |
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The Last Man Standing by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for individuals to seek fulfillment beyond religion and mediocre religious practices. He encourages listeners to come to Jesus and |
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Revelation Overview Pt. 2 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the book of Revelation, specifically Revelation chapter 2. The key to understanding the book is found in Revelation 1:19, where it is instruc |