Job 13:8
Job 13:8 in Multiple Translations
Would you show Him partiality or argue in His defense?
Will ye accept his person? will ye contend for God?
Will ye show partiality to him? Will ye contend for God?
Will you have respect for God's person in this cause, and put yourselves forward as his supporters?
Or are you wanting to show God favoritism? Are you going to argue God's case for him?
Will ye accept his person? or will ye contende for God?
His face do ye accept, if for God ye strive?
Will you show partiality to him? Will you contend for God?
Will ye accept his person? will ye contend for God?
Do you accept his person, and do you endeavour to judge for God?
Are you trying to defend him? Are you trying to prove as you would in a court that he is innocent?
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 13:8
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Job 13:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
הֲ/פָנָ֥י/ו
תִּשָּׂא֑וּ/ן
אִם
לָ/אֵ֥ל
תְּרִיבֽוּ/ן
הֲ/פָנָ֥י/ו
pânîym
H6440
face
Part | N-cp | Suff
תִּשָּׂא֑וּ/ן
nâsâʼ
H5375
to lift
V-Qal-Imperf-2mp | Suff
אִם
ʼim
H518
if
Conj
לָ/אֵ֥ל
ʼêl
H410
god
Prep | N-ms
תְּרִיבֽוּ/ן
rîyb
H7378
to contend
V-Qal-Imperf-2mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 13:8
הֲ/פָנָ֥י/ו
pânîym
H6440
"face"
Part | 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.
תִּשָּׂא֑וּ/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.
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.
לָ/אֵ֥ל
ʼêl
H410
"god"
Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, 'el means strength or power, and is often used to refer to God or false gods. It describes something or someone as mighty or powerful, like the Almighty. This concept is central to understanding the Bible's view of God.
Definition: : god 1) god, god-like one, mighty one 1a) mighty men, men of rank, mighty heroes 1b) angels 1c) god, false god, (demons, imaginations) 1d) God, the one true God, Jehovah 2) mighty things in nature 3) strength, power Also means: ": power" (el אֵל H0410L)
Usage: Occurs in 235 OT verses. KJV: God (god), [idiom] goodly, [idiom] great, idol, might(-y one), power, strong. Compare names in '-el.' See also: Genesis 14:18; Job 33:14; Psalms 5:5.
תְּרִיבֽוּ/ן
rîyb
H7378
"to contend"
V-Qal-Imperf-2mp | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to argue or contend with someone, like in a lawsuit or a heated debate. It is used in various forms, such as physically fighting or verbally complaining. This concept appears in books like Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: 1) to strive, contend 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to strive 1a1a) physically 1a1b) with words 1a2) to conduct a case or suit (legal), sue 1a3) to make complaint 1a4) to quarrel 1b) (Hiphil) to contend against
Usage: Occurs in 59 OT verses. KJV: adversary, chide, complain, contend, debate, [idiom] ever, [idiom] lay wait, plead, rebuke, strive, [idiom] thoroughly. See also: Genesis 26:20; Job 40:2; Psalms 35:1.
Study Notes — Job 13:8
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- Job 13:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 13:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 13:8
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 13:8
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 13:8
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 13:8
- Cambridge Bible on Job 13:8
- Barnes' Notes on Job 13:8
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 13:8
- Sermons on Job 13:8
Context — Job Prepares His Case
6Hear now my argument, and listen to the plea of my lips.
7Will you speak wickedly on God’s behalf or speak deceitfully for Him?
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.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Proverbs 24:23 | These also are sayings of the wise: To show partiality in judgment is not good. |
| 2 | Exodus 23:2–3 | You shall not follow the crowd in wrongdoing. When you testify in a lawsuit, do not pervert justice by siding with the crowd. And do not show favoritism to a poor man in his lawsuit. |
| 3 | Malachi 2:9 | “So I in turn have made you despised and humiliated before all the people, because you have not kept My ways, but have shown partiality in matters of the law.” |
| 4 | Leviticus 19:15 | You must not pervert justice; you must not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the rich; you are to judge your neighbor fairly. |
| 5 | Job 34:19 | who is not partial to princes and does not favor rich over poor? For they are all the work of His hands. |
| 6 | Job 32:21 | I will be partial to no one, nor will I flatter any man. |
Job 13:8 Summary
[This verse, Job 13:8, is warning us against trying to defend God in a way that is not honest or truthful. We should not try to make God look good by being dishonest or unfair, as this can be a form of idolatry, as seen in Exodus 20:3-5. Instead, we should trust in God's power and wisdom, as seen in Psalm 138:8, and be willing to listen to and consider different perspectives, as seen in Proverbs 12:1. By doing so, we can show that we truly believe in God's sovereignty and goodness, as seen in Psalm 37:3-7.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to show partiality to God?
Showing partiality to God means to unfairly defend or justify Him in a way that is not honest or truthful, as seen in Job 13:8, and this can be a form of idolatry, as warned against in Exodus 20:3-5 and Deuteronomy 5:7-9.
Is it ever okay to argue in God's defense?
While it is good to defend God's character and truth, as seen in Psalm 138:8, we must be careful not to do so in a way that is dishonest or misleading, as Job 13:8 warns against, and instead trust in God's sovereignty and wisdom, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6.
How can I balance being a faithful defender of God with being honest and truthful?
We can balance being a faithful defender of God with being honest and truthful by trusting in God's power and wisdom, as seen in Isaiah 55:8-11, and by being willing to listen to and consider different perspectives, as seen in Proverbs 12:1 and Job 42:3-6.
What is the main point of Job 13:8?
The main point of Job 13:8 is to warn against showing partiality or unfairly defending God, and instead to trust in His sovereignty and wisdom, as seen in Psalm 37:3-7 and Jeremiah 29:11.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I might be showing partiality to God in my own life, and how can I repent of this?
- How can I balance my desire to defend God with the need to be honest and truthful, even when it is difficult or unpopular?
- What does it mean to 'argue in God's defense' in a way that is pleasing to Him, and how can I do this in my own life?
- How can I trust in God's sovereignty and wisdom, even when I don't understand what is happening, as seen in Job 13:8 and Psalm 23:4?
Gill's Exposition on Job 13:8
Will ye accept his person?.... Accepting persons ought not to be done in judgment by earthly judges; which is done when they give a cause to one through favour and affection to his person, because
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 13:8
Will ye accept his person? will ye contend for God? Accept his person - God's; i:e., be partial for Him, as when a judge favours one party in a trial, because of personal considerations.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 13:8
Will ye accept his person? not judging according to the right of the cause, but the quality of the person, as corrupt judges do. Will ye contend, i.e. wrangle and quarrel with me, and cavil at my speeches, and pervert my meaning? For God, i.e. that you may gratify him, or defend his rights.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 13:8
Job 13:8 Will ye accept his person? will ye contend for God?Ver. 8. Will ye accept his person?] While you think to gratify him, and to ingratiate with him by oppressing me? Can you find no other way of justifying God’ s proceedings than by condemning me for wicked, because by him so afflicted? The truth is, these friends of Job, out of a perverse zeal of advancing God’ s righteousness, unrighteously suspected poor Job of wickedness, and so rejected his person to accept God’ s. See the like done Isaiah 66:5 Jeremiah 50:7 John 16:2. O sancta simplicitas! said John Huss, when, at the stake, he observed a plain country fellow busier than the rest in fetching faggots to burn the heretics. Will ye contend for God?] Why not? Good blood will not belie itself; the love of God constraineth his people to stand to him and to stickle for him; Non amat, qui non zelat, saith a Father. But then it must be a zeal according to knowledge; for else it will appear to be but base and reprobate metal, such as though it seemeth to be all for God, yet it never received the image and impress of God’ s Holy Spirit, and therefore is not current in heaven. But that I believe and know (said that fiery friar, Brusierd, in a conference with Bilney) that God and all his saints, whom thou hast so greatly dishonoured, will take revenge everlastingly on thee, I would surely with these nails of mine be thy death (Acts and Mon. 914).
Another friar, preaching at Antwerp, wished that Luther were there, that he might bite out his throat with his teeth, and with the same teeth receive the Eucharist by Luther so dishonoured (Erasm. Epist. lib. 16).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 13:8
Verse 8. Will ye accept his person?] Do you think to act by him as you would by a mortal; and, by telling lies in his favour, attempt to conciliate his esteem?
Cambridge Bible on Job 13:8
8. The same charge put more explicitly. To accept the person of one is to be partial on his side, cf. Job 13:10. contend for God] i. e. will ye play the advocate for God? The charge made against his friends by Job is that they had no knowledge of his guilt, and merely took part for God against him out of servility to God. This servility was nothing but a superficial religiousness, allied to superstition, which did not form its conception of God from the broad facts of the universe.
Barnes' Notes on Job 13:8
Will ye accept his person? - That is, will you be partial to him?
Whedon's Commentary on Job 13:8
8. Accept his person — Literally, face: that is, be partial for God. They gave a distorted view of the divine administration.
Sermons on Job 13:8
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Fatherly Exhortation Part 2 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith emphasizes the importance of listening to and respecting our parents. He encourages his listeners to value truth, wisdom, instruction, and unders |
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Church and State by J.H. Newman | J.H. Newman preaches about the Union of Church and State, highlighting the concerns about attempts to disunite them, which could lead to unjust confiscation of Church property and |
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What Is Constitutional? by Robert P. Jr Dugan | Robert P. Jr Dugan discusses the importance of understanding the Constitution, particularly in relation to religious freedom and the separation of church and state. He highlights t |
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Who Not to Follow by E.A. Adeboye | E.A. Adeboye emphasizes the importance of carefully choosing our associations to enter the promised rest of God, warning against following the counsel of the ungodly and sinful way |
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Bible Survey - Daniel by Peter Hammond | Peter Hammond preaches on the life of Daniel, a wise and righteous prophet who remained faithful to God despite being exiled to Babylon. Daniel's integrity and courage in the face |
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Homily 37 on the Acts of the Apostles by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches on the journey of Paul and his companions through various cities, emphasizing Paul's dedication to sharing the Gospel with both Jews and Gentiles. Despite |
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How to Treat Doubtful Things by John Hames | John Hames emphasizes the importance of avoiding doubtful practices and conduct, as they can lead to sin and separation from God. He warns against engaging in activities or going t |