Job 13:24
Job 13:24 in Multiple Translations
Why do You hide Your face and consider me as Your enemy?
Wherefore hidest thou thy face, and holdest me for thine enemy?
Wherefore hidest thou thy face, And holdest me for thine enemy?
Why is your face veiled from me, as if I was numbered among your haters?
Why are you unfriendly towards me? Why do you treat me as your enemy?
Wherefore hidest thou thy face, and takest me for thine enemie?
Why dost Thou hide Thy face? And reckonest me for an enemy to Thee?
Why do you hide your face, and consider me your enemy?
Why hidest thou thy face, and holdest me for thy enemy?
Why hidest thou thy face, and thinkest me thy enemy?
Why ◄do you refuse to be friendly with/have you abandoned► me [IDM]? Why do you ◄act toward me as though I am/consider me to be► your enemy?
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 13:24
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Job 13:24 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לָֽ/מָּה
פָנֶ֥י/ךָ
תַסְתִּ֑יר
וְ/תַחְשְׁבֵ֖/נִי
לְ/אוֹיֵ֣ב
לָֽ/ךְ
לָֽ/מָּה
mâh
H4100
what?
Prep | Part
פָנֶ֥י/ךָ
pânîym
H6440
face
N-cp | Suff
תַסְתִּ֑יר
çâthar
H5641
to hide
V-Hiphil-Imperf-2ms
וְ/תַחְשְׁבֵ֖/נִי
châshab
H2803
to devise
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-2ms | Suff
לְ/אוֹיֵ֣ב
ʼôyêb
H341
enemy
Prep | V-Qal
לָֽ/ךְ
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 13:24
לָֽ/מָּה
mâh
H4100
"what?"
Prep | Part
This Hebrew word means what or how, often used to ask questions or express surprise, like in Genesis when God asks Adam what he has done. It can also mean why or when, and is used in various ways throughout the Old Testament. It appears in many KJV translations, including how or what.
Definition: interr pron 1) what, how, of what kind 1a) (interrogative) 1a1) what? 1a2) of what kind 1a3) what? (rhetorical) 1a4) whatsoever, whatever, what 1b) (adverb) 1b1) how, how now 1b2) why 1b3) how! (exclamation) 1c) (with prep) 1c1) wherein?, whereby?, wherewith?, by what means? 1c2) because of what? 1c3) the like of what? 1c3a) how much?, how many?, how often? 1c3b) for how long? 1c4) for what reason?, why?, to what purpose? 1c5) until when?, how long?, upon what?, wherefore? indef pron 2) anything, aught, what may
Usage: Occurs in 655 OT verses. KJV: how (long, oft, (-soever)), (no-) thing, what (end, good, purpose, thing), whereby(-fore, -in, -to, -with), (for) why. See also: Genesis 2:19; Numbers 21:5; 1 Samuel 19:5.
פָנֶ֥י/ךָ
pânîym
H6440
"face"
N-cp | Suff
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.
תַסְתִּ֑יר
çâthar
H5641
"to hide"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-2ms
This word means to hide or conceal something, like covering it up. It can also mean to keep something secret or hidden from others, as in Psalm 27:5.
Definition: 1) to hide, conceal 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to hide oneself 1a2) to be hidden, be concealed 1b) (Piel) to hide carefully 1c) (Pual) to be hidden carefully, be concealed 1d) (Hiphil) to conceal, hide 1e) (Hithpael) to hide oneself carefully Aramaic equivalent: se.tar (סְתַר "to hide" H5642A)
Usage: Occurs in 80 OT verses. KJV: be absent, keep close, conceal, hide (self), (keep) secret, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 4:14; Psalms 55:13; Psalms 10:11.
וְ/תַחְשְׁבֵ֖/נִי
châshab
H2803
"to devise"
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-2ms | Suff
To devise means to think or plan something, often in a clever way. In the Bible, it can mean to plot or contrive, as seen in the story of David and Goliath.
Definition: : count/regard_as 1) to think, plan, esteem, calculate, invent, make a judgment, imagine, count 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to think, account 1a2) to plan, devise, mean 1a3) to charge, impute, reckon 1a4) to esteem, value, regard 1a5) to invent 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be accounted, be thought, be esteemed 1b2) to be computed, be reckoned 1b3) to be imputed 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to think upon, consider, be mindful of 1c2) to think to do, devise, plan 1c3) to count, reckon 1d) (Hithpael) to be considered
Usage: Occurs in 122 OT verses. KJV: (make) account (of), conceive, consider, count, cunning (man, work, workman), devise, esteem, find out, forecast, hold, imagine, impute, invent, be like, mean, purpose, reckon(-ing be made), regard, think. See also: Genesis 15:6; Psalms 35:4; Psalms 10:2.
לְ/אוֹיֵ֣ב
ʼôyêb
H341
"enemy"
Prep | V-Qal
This Hebrew word means enemy or adversary, referring to someone who hates or opposes another person or nation. It is used to describe personal or national enemies in the Bible.
Definition: 1) (Qal) enemy 1a) personal 1b) national
Usage: Occurs in 275 OT verses. KJV: enemy, foe. See also: Genesis 22:17; 2 Samuel 22:1; Psalms 3:8.
לָֽ/ךְ
""
Prep | Suff
Study Notes — Job 13:24
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 13:24 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 13:24
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 13:24
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 13:24
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 13:24
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 13:24
- Cambridge Bible on Job 13:24
- Barnes' Notes on Job 13:24
- Sermons on Job 13:24
Context — Job Prepares His Case
22Then call me, and I will answer, or let me speak, and You can reply.
23How many are my iniquities and sins? Reveal to me my transgression and sin.
24Why do You hide Your face and consider me as Your enemy?
25Would You frighten a windblown leaf? Would You chase after dry chaff? 26For You record bitter accusations against me and bequeath to me the iniquities of my youth.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Job 19:11 | His anger burns against me, and He counts me among His enemies. |
| 2 | Psalms 13:1 | How long, O LORD? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me? |
| 3 | Lamentations 2:5 | The Lord is like an enemy; He has swallowed up Israel. He has swallowed up all her palaces and destroyed her strongholds. He has multiplied mourning and lamentation for the Daughter of Judah. |
| 4 | Psalms 44:24 | Why do You hide Your face and forget our affliction and oppression? |
| 5 | Psalms 88:14 | Why, O LORD, do You reject me? Why do You hide Your face from me? |
| 6 | Deuteronomy 32:20 | He said: “I will hide My face from them; I will see what will be their end. For they are a perverse generation— children of unfaithfulness. |
| 7 | Isaiah 8:17 | I will wait for the LORD, who is hiding His face from the house of Jacob. I will put my trust in Him. |
| 8 | Job 33:10 | Yet God finds occasions against me; He counts me as His enemy. |
| 9 | 2 Thessalonians 3:15 | Yet do not regard him as an enemy, but warn him as a brother. |
| 10 | Job 10:2 | I will say to God: Do not condemn me! Let me know why You prosecute me. |
Job 13:24 Summary
In this verse, Job is asking God why He is hiding His face and treating him like an enemy. Job feels like God is far away and not paying attention to him, which is a feeling that many of us can relate to. Job is not trying to accuse God of being unfair, but rather to understand why He is allowing him to suffer, as we see in Job 10:7 and Psalm 13:1-2. We can learn from Job's example by being honest with God about our feelings and questions, and by trusting in His love and sovereignty, even when we don't understand what He is doing, as seen in Romans 8:28 and Psalm 23:4.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Job questioning God's actions in this verse?
Job is questioning God's actions because he feels that God is hiding His face and treating him as an enemy, which is a common feeling for those who are suffering and seeking answers from God, as seen in Psalm 13:1-2 and Lamentations 3:8.
What does it mean for God to 'hide His face'?
When God 'hides His face', it means that He is withdrawing His presence and favor, as seen in Deuteronomy 31:17 and Psalm 104:29, which can be a result of sin or a test of faith.
Is Job accusing God of being unjust?
Job is not accusing God of being unjust, but rather seeking to understand why God is allowing him to suffer, as he believes that he has not sinned against God, as stated in Job 10:7 and Job 27:3-6.
How can we relate to Job's feelings in this verse?
We can relate to Job's feelings by recognizing that we all go through times of suffering and questioning, and it's okay to express our emotions to God, as seen in Psalm 42:1-2 and Romans 8:18-25, and to trust in His sovereignty and love for us.
Reflection Questions
- What are some times in my life when I felt like God was hiding His face from me, and how did I respond?
- How can I, like Job, be honest with God about my feelings and questions, without accusing Him of being unjust?
- In what ways can I trust in God's sovereignty and love for me, even when I don't understand what He is doing?
- What are some ways that I can seek to understand God's perspective on my suffering, and to find comfort in His presence?
- How can I, like Job, hold on to my faith and integrity, even in the midst of suffering and uncertainty?
Gill's Exposition on Job 13:24
Wherefore hidest thou thy face,.... Not from his cry, because of his sore and grievous afflictions, as Bar Tzemach; nor from helping and saving him from his troubles, as Sephorno; nor from looking on
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 13:24
Wherefore hidest thou thy face, and holdest me for thine enemy? Hidest ... face - a figure from the gloomy impression caused by the sudden clouding over of the sun. Enemy.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 13:24
Hidest thou thy face, i.e. withdrawest thy favour and help which thou didst use to afford me; as this phrase is commonly used, as 102:2, &c. Holdest me for thine enemy, i.e. dealest as sharply with me as if I were thy professed enemy.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 13:24
Job 13:24 Wherefore hidest thou thy face, and holdest me for thine enemy?Ver. 24. Wherefore hidest thou thy face] Who wast wont to shine upon me, Job 29:2-3. He that hideth his face showeth that he neither pitieth nor purposeth to relieve. God seemed to look upon Job no otherwise than as under Satan’ s cloak, said that martyr. But he hideth his love sometimes out of increasement of love, as Joseph did to his brethren; and is never so near us as when, with Mary Magdalene, we are so bleared with tears for his absence, that we cannot see him, though at hand. A child of light may walk in darkness, Isaiah 50:10, which, when he doth, he must resolve, as Isaiah 8:17, I will wait upon the Lord, who hideth his face from the house of Jacob, and I will look tbr him: he must also in that dark condition cast anchor, as they did in the shipwreck, Acts 27:29-30, and pray still for day, waiting till the day star arise in their hearts, and all clear up. And holdest me for thine enemy?] Which if God should have doue indeed, it would have been wide with Job, and far worse than ever yet it had been; for if a man find his enemy, will he let him go well away? 1 Samuel 24:19. I think not, unless it be for a greater mischief at another time. But Job was out when he judged himself hated of God, because afflicted, since he scourgeth every son whom he receiveth, Hebrews 12:5. See my Love tokens, pp. 23, 54.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 13:24
Verse 24. Wherefore hidest thou thy face] Why is it that I no longer enjoy thy approbation? Holdest me for thine enemy?] Treatest me as if I were the vilest of sinners?
Cambridge Bible on Job 13:24
24. Wherefore hidest thou thy face] This does not mean, Wherefore dost thou refuse to answer me now? the reference is to God’s severity in afflicting him, as is shewn by the words “holdest me for thine enemy,” cf. ch. Job 19:5, Job 35:2 seq.
Barnes' Notes on Job 13:24
Wherefore hidest thou thy face - To hide the face, or to turn it away, is expressive of disapprobation. We turn away the face when we are offended with anyone. See the notes at Isaiah 1:15.
Sermons on Job 13:24
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God's Truth About Responsibility by Russell Kelfer | In this sermon, the preacher addresses the controversial topic of responsibility and who is to blame for our problems. He discusses the common belief that Satan is responsible for |
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The Question by Warren Wiersbe | Warren Wiersbe delves into Psalms 10:1-13, exploring the profound question of 'Why?' that David raises three times in this psalm. He contrasts the atheist, rationalist, and legalis |
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Introducing Lament in Psalm 13 by Michael Flowers | Michael Flowers introduces the concept of lament as expressed in Psalm 13, emphasizing its significance in the Psalter as a heartfelt response to grief and sorrow. He explains that |
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The Final Victory - Matter Matters by Michael Flowers | In this sermon, Paul emphasizes that victory is a gift from God and not something that can be achieved through our own efforts. He highlights the importance of recognizing the grac |
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How Long Can You Wait? by Warren Wiersbe | Warren Wiersbe emphasizes the danger of impatience with God, using examples of everyday frustrations to illustrate the impatience we often feel. He delves into Psalm 13:1-6, where |
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Psalm 13 by Andrew Bonar | Andrew Bonar reflects on Psalm 13, expressing David's deep anguish and longing for God's presence during times of despair. He emphasizes the feelings of abandonment and sorrow that |
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Rev. 6:10. How Long? by Horatius Bonar | Horatius Bonar explores the profound question 'How long?' as expressed in Revelation 6:10, emphasizing its significance in human experience and divine communication. He categorizes |