Job 13:10
Job 13:10 in Multiple Translations
Surely He would rebuke you if you secretly showed partiality.
He will surely reprove you, if ye do secretly accept persons.
He will surely reprove you, If ye do secretly show partiality.
He will certainly put you right, if you have respect for persons in secret.
No, he will definitely rebuke you if you secretly show him favoritism!
He will surely reprooue you, if ye doe secretly accept any person.
He doth surely reprove you, if in secret ye accept faces.
He will surely reprove you if you secretly show partiality.
He will surely reprove you, if ye do secretly accept persons.
He shall reprove you, because in secret you accept his person.
If you secretly say/do things to cause God to act favorably toward you, he will surely rebuke you.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 13:10
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Job 13:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הוֹכֵ֣חַ
יוֹכִ֣יחַ
אֶתְ/כֶ֑ם
אִם
בַּ֝/סֵּ֗תֶר
פָּנִ֥ים
תִּשָּׂאֽוּ/ן
הוֹכֵ֣חַ
yâkach
H3198
to rebuke
V-Hiphil-Ptc
יוֹכִ֣יחַ
yâkach
H3198
to rebuke
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
אֶתְ/כֶ֑ם
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
אִם
ʼim
H518
if
Conj
בַּ֝/סֵּ֗תֶר
çêther
H5643
secrecy
Prep | N-ms
פָּנִ֥ים
pânîym
H6440
face
N-cp
תִּשָּׂאֽוּ/ן
nâsâʼ
H5375
to lift
V-Qal-Imperf-2mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 13:10
הוֹכֵ֣חַ
yâkach
H3198
"to rebuke"
V-Hiphil-Ptc
This Hebrew word means to rebuke or correct, and is used in the Bible to describe arguing, judging, or convincing someone of their wrongdoings. It is seen in the KJV translation as rebuke or reprove. The word is used in various forms, including to describe God's correction of his people.
Definition: 1) to prove, decide, judge, rebuke, reprove, correct, be right 1a) (Hiphil) 1a1) to decide, judge 1a2) to adjudge, appoint 1a3) to show to be right, prove 1a4) to convince, convict 1a5) to reprove, chide 1a6) to correct, rebuke 1b) (Hophal) to be chastened 1c) (Niphal) to reason, reason together 1d) (Hithp) to argue
Usage: Occurs in 55 OT verses. KJV: appoint, argue, chasten, convince, correct(-ion), daysman, dispute, judge, maintain, plead, reason (together), rebuke, reprove(-r), surely, in any wise. See also: Genesis 20:16; Psalms 38:2; Psalms 6:2.
יוֹכִ֣יחַ
yâkach
H3198
"to rebuke"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to rebuke or correct, and is used in the Bible to describe arguing, judging, or convincing someone of their wrongdoings. It is seen in the KJV translation as rebuke or reprove. The word is used in various forms, including to describe God's correction of his people.
Definition: 1) to prove, decide, judge, rebuke, reprove, correct, be right 1a) (Hiphil) 1a1) to decide, judge 1a2) to adjudge, appoint 1a3) to show to be right, prove 1a4) to convince, convict 1a5) to reprove, chide 1a6) to correct, rebuke 1b) (Hophal) to be chastened 1c) (Niphal) to reason, reason together 1d) (Hithp) to argue
Usage: Occurs in 55 OT verses. KJV: appoint, argue, chasten, convince, correct(-ion), daysman, dispute, judge, maintain, plead, reason (together), rebuke, reprove(-r), surely, in any wise. See also: Genesis 20:16; Psalms 38:2; Psalms 6:2.
אֶתְ/כֶ֑ם
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
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.
בַּ֝/סֵּ֗תֶר
çêther
H5643
"secrecy"
Prep | N-ms
This word refers to a shelter or covering, like a place to hide. It can also mean protection, as in Psalm 18:11 where God is a shelter from danger.
Definition: 1) covering, shelter, hiding place, secrecy 1a) covering, cover 1b) hiding place, shelter, secret place 1c) secrecy 1c1) secrecy (of tongue being slanderous)
Usage: Occurs in 36 OT verses. KJV: backbiting, covering, covert, [idiom] disguise(-th), hiding place, privily, protection, secret(-ly, place). See also: Deuteronomy 13:7; Psalms 61:5; Psalms 18:12.
פָּנִ֥ים
pânîym
H6440
"face"
N-cp
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
תִּשָּׂאֽוּ/ן
nâsâʼ
H5375
"to lift"
V-Qal-Imperf-2mp | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to lift or raise something, and it's used in many ways, like lifting a burden or raising someone's status. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah, often talking about God lifting people up. It's about supporting or carrying something or someone.
Definition: : raise/take_up 1) to lift, bear up, carry, take 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lift, lift up 1a2) to bear, carry, support, sustain, endure 1a3) to take, take away, carry off, forgive 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be lifted up, be exalted 1b2) to lift oneself up, rise up 1b3) to be borne, be carried 1b4) to be taken away, be carried off, be swept away 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to lift up, exalt, support, aid, assist 1c2) to desire, long (fig.) 1c3) to carry, bear continuously 1c4) to take, take away 1d) (Hithpael) to lift oneself up, exalt oneself 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to cause one to bear (iniquity) 1e2) to cause to bring, have brought
Usage: Occurs in 609 OT verses. KJV: accept, advance, arise, (able to, (armor), suffer to) bear(-er, up), bring (forth), burn, carry (away), cast, contain, desire, ease, exact, exalt (self), extol, fetch, forgive, furnish, further, give, go on, help, high, hold up, honorable ([phrase] man), lade, lay, lift (self) up, lofty, marry, magnify, [idiom] needs, obtain, pardon, raise (up), receive, regard, respect, set (up), spare, stir up, [phrase] swear, take (away, up), [idiom] utterly, wear, yield. See also: Genesis 4:13; Numbers 4:2; 1 Samuel 14:3.
Study Notes — Job 13:10
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- Context
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- Job 13:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 13:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 13:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 13:10
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 13:10
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 13:10
- Cambridge Bible on Job 13:10
- Barnes' Notes on Job 13:10
- Sermons on Job 13:10
Context — Job Prepares His Case
8Would you show Him partiality or argue in His defense?
9Would it be well when He examined you? Could you deceive Him as you would deceive a man?
10Surely He would rebuke you if you secretly showed partiality.
11Would His majesty not terrify you? Would the dread of Him not fall upon you? 12Your maxims are proverbs of ashes; your defenses are defenses of clay.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | James 2:9 | But if you show favoritism, you sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors. |
| 2 | Psalms 82:2 | “How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked? Selah |
| 3 | Psalms 50:21–22 | You have done these things, and I kept silent; you thought I was just like you. But now I rebuke you and accuse you to your face. Now consider this, you who forget God, lest I tear you to pieces, with no one to rescue you: |
| 4 | Job 42:7–8 | After the LORD had spoken these words to Job, He said to Eliphaz the Temanite, “My wrath is kindled against you and your two friends. For you have not spoken about Me accurately, as My servant Job has. So now, take seven bulls and seven rams, go to My servant Job, and sacrifice a burnt offering for yourselves. Then My servant Job will pray for you, for I will accept his prayer and not deal with you according to your folly. For you have not spoken accurately about Me, as My servant Job has.” |
Job 13:10 Summary
This verse, Job 13:10, reminds us that God is a just and fair God who does not show partiality, and He expects the same from us. When we show partiality, it means we are unfairly favoring one person or group over another, which is not pleasing to God. As we seek to follow God's example, we can look to verses like Matthew 22:39, which teaches us to love our neighbors as ourselves, and strive to treat others with kindness and respect, regardless of their background or status. By doing so, we can reflect God's character and avoid His rebuke.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'show partiality' in Job 13:10?
To show partiality means to unfairly favor one person or group over another, which is contrary to God's nature as seen in Romans 2:11, where it says 'For God does not show favoritism.'
Why would God rebuke someone for showing partiality?
God would rebuke someone for showing partiality because it goes against His character of justice and fairness, as stated in Deuteronomy 10:17, which says 'For the Lord your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great God, mighty and awesome, who shows no partiality and accepts no bribes.'
Is it possible to show partiality without realizing it?
Yes, it is possible to show partiality without realizing it, which is why it's essential to regularly examine our hearts and actions in light of Scripture, as encouraged in Psalm 139:23-24, where David asks God to search him and know his heart.
How can we avoid showing partiality in our daily lives?
We can avoid showing partiality by treating others with kindness, respect, and fairness, regardless of their background or status, as taught in Galatians 3:28, which says 'There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.'
Reflection Questions
- In what ways might I be showing partiality in my relationships or interactions with others, and how can I change this?
- What are some areas in my life where I may be unknowingly showing favoritism, and how can I bring these areas under God's scrutiny?
- How does the fear of God, as mentioned in the surrounding verses, help me to avoid showing partiality and instead walk in humility and fairness?
- What are some practical ways I can demonstrate fairness and justice in my daily life, and how can I seek God's guidance in this area?
Gill's Exposition on Job 13:10
He will surely reprove you,.... Or "in reproving he will reprove you" (r); he will certainly do it, it may be depended upon, and be expected; he will never suffer sin to go unreproved and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 13:10
He will surely reprove you, if ye do secretly accept persons. If ye do, though secretly, act partially.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 13:10
i.e. Punish you; as this word is oft used, as hath been once and again observed. Secretly; though it be concealed in your own breasts, and no eye see it; yea, though it be so close that your own minds and consciences, through ignorance, or inadvertency, or slothfulness, do not perceive it; yet He, who is greater than your consciences, sees and knows it.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 13:10
Job 13:10 He will surely reprove you, if ye do secretly accept persons.Ver. 10. He will surely reprove you] That is all the thank you are like to have from God; your work in pleading for him so stoutly, though it be materially good, yet it will never prove so formally and eventually, because you so confidently determine things you do not understand, but only by a light conjecture. You do secretly, that is, cunningly and deceitfully, accept persons, that is, God’ s own person, while ye wrong me for his sake, and under a pretence of doing him right, condemn me for a wicked hypocrite, whom till thus afflicted, you ever counted honest and upright. This the righteous judge, who loveth judgment, and hateth robbery for a burnt offering, Isaiah 61:8, will at no hand endure. No, but he will certainly reprove you, arguendo arguet, he will surely and severely blame and punish you. Carry it never so cleanly, cover it so closely, God, who seeth in secret, will reprove you openly; that is, he will chide you, smite you, curse you for it (if repentance interpose not to take up the matter), he will so set it on, as no creature shall be able to take it off. Men reprove offenders sometimes slightly and overtly, deest ignis, as Latimer said, whereby they do more harm than good; for their reproofs are rather soothings than reprovings, Personatae reprehensione sfrigent (Junius). Such was that of Eli to his sons, 1 Samuel 2:23. Such also was that of Jehoshaphat to wicked Ahab, "Let not the king say so," 1 Kings 22:8. But when God took those same men to do, he handled them after another manner: he gives it them both by words and blows, till both their ears tingled, till their hearts ached, and quaked within them; so fearful a thing it is to fall into the punishing hands of the living God.
Let all those look to it, especially that are in place of judicature, Psalms 82:1-3. Let them hear causes without prejudicate impiety, judiciously examine them without sinister obliquity, and sincerely judge them without unjust partiality, remembering that Acceptatio personarum est iudiciorum pestis, partiality is the pest of justice.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 13:10
Verse 10. He will surely reprove you] You may expect, not only his disapprobation, but his hot displeasure.
Cambridge Bible on Job 13:10
10. God’s rectitude and impartiality are such that He will punish partiality shewn even for Himself—a statement which, when taken along with the imputations which Job has cast on God, shews a singular condition of his mind.
Barnes' Notes on Job 13:10
He will surely reprove you, if ye do secretly accept persons - If you show partiality, you will incur his disapprobation.
Sermons on Job 13:10
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(Proverbs) ch.28:19 - 29:17 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of discipline in our daily lives, even in our interactions with others. He highlights Proverbs 28:20, which warns against the |
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The Bible on Sin by Ray Brubaker | In this sermon, Ray Brubaker discusses the concept of sin and its consequences. He highlights that sin is the fundamental cause of divisions in society and the woes of the world. B |
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The Court of Boston, to Make That Law of Banishment &C. by Isaac Penington | Isaac Penington preaches about the Quakers' beliefs and practices being unjustly condemned by the authorities in New England, highlighting their obedience to God over earthly honor |
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Holl-09 Israel in the Cosmic Drama by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a prophetic perspective that considers eternity and its impact on the present. He calls out the church in Holland to |
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David's Prayer for Relief by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith shares the story of how God transformed the lives of 10 men, including Greg Laurie, Raul Rees, Mike McIntosh, John Corson, and Skip Heitzig, who |
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False Conclusions by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the patience of God and how it relates to the presence of evil in the world. He references Ecclesiastes 8:11, where Solomon declares that bec |
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Anarchy in Worship or Recent Innovation Contrasted W/ Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (1875) by James Begg | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the objection to symbolism in worship. He refers to Deuteronomy 4, where it is stated that God spoke to the people without any similitude or |