Job 6:23

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Job 6:23 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

deliver me from the hand of the enemy; redeem me from the grasp of the ruthless’?

King James Version KJV

Or, Deliver me from the enemy’s hand? or, Redeem me from the hand of the mighty?

American Standard Version ASV

Or, Deliver me from the adversary’s hand? Or, Redeem me from the hand of the oppressors?

Bible in Basic English BBE

Or, Get me out of the power of my hater? or, Give money so that I may be free from the power of the cruel ones?

Free Bible Version FBV

Have I asked you to rescue me from an enemy? Have I told you to save me from my oppressors?

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And deliuer me from the enemies hande, or ransome me out of the hand of tyrants?

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And, Deliver me from the hand of an adversary? And, From the hand of terrible ones ransom me?

World English Bible WEB

or, ‘Deliver me from the adversary’s hand’? or, ‘Redeem me from the hand of the oppressors’?

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Or, Deliver me from the enemy's hand? or, Redeem me from the hand of the mighty?

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

Or deliver me from the hand of the enemy, and rescue me out of the hand of the mighty?

Translation for Translators T4T

Have I asked any of you to rescue me from my enemies [RHQ]? Have I asked you to save me from those who ◄oppressed me/treated me badly► [RHQ]? No!”

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Job 6:23 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וּ/מַלְּט֥וּ/נִי מִ/יַּד צָ֑ר וּ/מִ/יַּ֖ד עָרִיצִ֣ים תִּפְדּֽוּ/נִי

וּ/מַלְּט֥וּ/נִי mâlaṭ H4422 to escape Conj | V-Piel-Impv-2mp | Suff

מִ/יַּד yâd H3027 hand Prep | N-cs

צָ֑ר tsar H6862 narrow N-ms

וּ/מִ/יַּ֖ד yâd H3027 hand Conj | Prep | N-cs

עָרִיצִ֣ים ʻârîyts H6184 ruthless Adj

תִּפְדּֽוּ/נִי pâdâh H6299 to ransom V-Qal-Imperf-2mp | Suff

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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 6:23

וּ/מַלְּט֥וּ/נִי mâlaṭ H4422 "to escape" Conj | V-Piel-Impv-2mp | Suff

This verb means to escape or be delivered, like slipping away to safety. It is used in the Bible to describe people being saved from danger, like in the book of Psalms. The KJV translates it as deliver or escape.

Definition: 1) to slip away, escape, deliver, save, be delivered 1a)(Niphal) 1a1) to slip away 1a2) to escape 1a3) to be delivered 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to lay, let slip out (of eggs) 1b2) to let escape 1b3) to deliver, save (life) 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to give birth to 1c2) to deliver 1d) (Hithpael) 1d1) to slip forth, slip out, escape 1d2) to escape

Usage: Occurs in 85 OT verses. KJV: deliver (self), escape, lay, leap out, let alone, let go, preserve, save, [idiom] speedily, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 19:17; Psalms 41:2; Psalms 22:6.

מִ/יַּד yâd H3027 "hand" Prep | N-cs

In the Bible, 'yad' refers to an open hand, symbolizing power or direction. It can also mean strength or a part of something, like a side or a share. The word is used in many contexts, including anatomy and everyday life.

Definition: : hand/arm[anatomy] 1) hand 1a) hand (of man) 1b) strength, power (fig.) 1c) side (of land), part, portion (metaph.) (fig.) 1d) (various special, technical senses) 1d1) sign, monument 1d2) part, fractional part, share 1d3) time, repetition 1d4) axle-trees, axle 1d5) stays, support (for laver) 1d6) tenons (in tabernacle) 1d7) a phallus, a hand (meaning unsure) 1d8) wrists

Usage: Occurs in 1446 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves. See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 7:19; Leviticus 14:22.

צָ֑ר tsar H6862 "narrow" N-ms

This word means hard or narrow, often referring to trouble or a tight spot, like an adversary or affliction. It can also mean a small stone or pebble, such as flint, and is used in various biblical contexts to describe challenges.

Definition: narrow, tight

Usage: Occurs in 107 OT verses. KJV: adversary, afflicted(-tion), anguish, close, distress, enemy, flint, foe, narrow, small, sorrow, strait, tribulation, trouble. See also: Genesis 14:20; Psalms 89:24; Psalms 3:2.

וּ/מִ/יַּ֖ד yâd H3027 "hand" Conj | Prep | N-cs

עָרִיצִ֣ים ʻârîyts H6184 "ruthless" Adj

This word describes someone or something that inspires fear or awe, often due to great power or strength. It can be translated as mighty, oppressor, or ruthless in different contexts.

Definition: awe-inspiring, terror-striking, awesome, terrifying, ruthless, mighty

Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: mighty, oppressor, in great power, strong, terrible, violent. See also: Job 6:23; Isaiah 25:5; Psalms 37:35.

תִּפְדּֽוּ/נִי pâdâh H6299 "to ransom" V-Qal-Imperf-2mp | Suff

To pay a price to set someone free, like a ransom to rescue a person. It's used in the Bible to describe God redeeming his people.

Definition: 1) to ransom, redeem, rescue, deliver 1a) (Qal) to ransom 1b) (Niphal) to be ransomed 1c) (Hiphil) to allow one to be ransomed 1d) (Hophal) redeemed

Usage: Occurs in 48 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, deliver, [idiom] by any means, ransom, (that are to be, let be) redeem(-ed), rescue, [idiom] surely. See also: Exodus 13:13; Job 33:28; Psalms 25:22.

Study Notes — Job 6:23

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Context
Cross References
Job 6:23 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Job 6:23
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 6:23
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 6:23
Trapp's Commentary on Job 6:23
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 6:23
Cambridge Bible on Job 6:23
Barnes' Notes on Job 6:23
Whedon's Commentary on Job 6:23
Sermons on Job 6:23

Context — Job Replies: My Complaint Is Just

21For now you are of no help; you see terror, and you are afraid. 22Have I ever said, ‘Give me something; offer me a bribe from your wealth;

23deliver me from the hand of the enemy; redeem me from the grasp of the ruthless’?

24Teach me, and I will be silent. Help me understand how I have erred. 25How painful are honest words! But what does your argument prove?

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Psalms 49:15	But God will redeem my life from Sheol, for He will surely take me to Himself. Selah
2	Psalms 49:7–8	No man can possibly redeem his brother or pay his ransom to God. For the redemption of his soul is costly, and never can payment suffice,
3	Psalms 107:2	Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy
4	Job 5:20	In famine He will redeem you from death, and in battle from the stroke of the sword.
5	Jeremiah 15:21	I will deliver you from the hand of the wicked and redeem you from the grasp of the ruthless.”
6	Nehemiah 5:8	and said, “We have done our best to buy back our Jewish brothers who were sold to foreigners, but now you are selling your own brothers, that they may be sold back to us!” But they remained silent, for they could find nothing to say.
7	Leviticus 25:48	he retains the right of redemption after he has sold himself. One of his brothers may redeem him:

Job 6:23 Summary

[In this verse, Job is asking God to save him from the people and things that are hurting him, which is something we can all relate to when we're going through tough times, as David did in Psalms 138:7. Job is trusting that God is powerful enough to rescue him and make things right. We can trust God in the same way, knowing that He loves us and wants what's best for us, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11. When we're facing difficulties, we can cry out to God like Job did, and trust that He will deliver us, just like He promises in Psalm 34:17-20.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Job asking God to deliver him from in this verse?

Job is asking God to deliver him from the hand of the enemy and redeem him from the grasp of the ruthless, indicating his desire to be freed from the oppression and suffering he is experiencing, as seen in Job 6:23 and also in Psalms 31:15 where David also cries out to God for deliverance.

Is Job being selfish by asking for deliverance?

No, Job is not being selfish, he is expressing his deep trust in God's power to rescue him, as seen in Job 6:23, and this is a common theme throughout the Bible, such as in Psalms 107:20 where it says 'He sent His word and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions'

What does the phrase 'grasp of the ruthless' mean in this context?

The phrase 'grasp of the ruthless' refers to the oppressive and cruel treatment Job is receiving, possibly from his so-called friends or from Satan himself, as seen in Job 1:6-12 and Job 2:1-7, where Satan is allowed to afflict Job.

How can I apply this verse to my own life when facing difficulties?

When facing difficulties, you can apply this verse by crying out to God for deliverance, just like Job, and trusting in His power and goodness, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11 and Romans 8:28, where God promises to work all things for the good of those who love Him.

Reflection Questions

What are some areas in my life where I feel like I'm being held captive by the 'enemy' or 'ruthless' circumstances, and how can I trust God to deliver me?
In what ways can I, like Job, express my trust in God's power to rescue me, even when I don't understand my circumstances?
How can I balance my desire for deliverance from suffering with the understanding that God may be using these difficulties to refine and strengthen my faith, as seen in James 1:2-4?
What does it mean for me to 'redeem' something or someone, and how does this relate to God's redemption of me through Jesus Christ, as seen in Galatians 3:13 and Titus 2:14?

Gill's Exposition on Job 6:23

Or, deliver me from the enemies' hand?.... Or, "out of the hand of straitness" (c); out of tribulation and difficulties with which he was pressed on every side: or redeem me from the hand of the mighty?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 6:23

Or, Deliver me from the enemy's hand? or, Redeem me from the hand of the mighty? The mighty - the oppressor, or creditor in whose power the debtor was (Umbreit).

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 6:23

Deliver me by power and the force of your arms, as Abraham delivered Lot. Redeem me by price, or ransom.

Trapp's Commentary on Job 6:23

Job 6:23 Or, Deliver me from the enemy’ s hand? or, Redeem me from the hand of the mighty? Ver. 23. Or, Deliver me from the enemy’ s hand? &c.] Rescue me, ransom me from those that have robbed and wronged me; fetch back my lost goods by price or force. The word rendered mighty signifieth also formidable, terrible, breach makers. The word is opened by St Paul, Philippians 1:28; where he useth a metaphor from horses snorting (πτυρομενοι) and starting when frighted.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 6:23

Verse 23. Or, Deliver me] Did I send to you to come and avenge me of the destroyers of my property, or to rescue my substance out of the hands of my enemies?

Cambridge Bible on Job 6:23

23. hand of the mighty] that is, the powerful robber, who held his captives to ransom.

Barnes' Notes on Job 6:23

Or, Deliver me out of the enemy’s hand? - At no time have I called on you to rescue me from a foe. Or, Redeem me? - That is, rescue me from the hand of robbers.

Whedon's Commentary on Job 6:23

23. Or, Deliver me — He had not asked for alms to relieve his distress, nor for money for purposes of bribery, nor for help to pay his ransom from an enemy, nor that his friends should interpose against the mighty.

Sermons on Job 6:23

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